Comparison

Combust Media vs FoxIPTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Combust Media

Features
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Combust Media brings everything you listen to and watch into one beautifully simple app — on your iPhone, iPad and in the car. PODCASTS Search millions of shows, subscribe to your favourites and pick up every episode exactly where you left off. Line up what's next with an Up Next queue, and keep listening in the background or from the lock screen. RADIO Thousands of stations with live now-playing info, background audio and lock-screen controls — plus hands-free listening in the car with CarPlay. LIVE TV & YOUR PLAYLISTS Import your own M3U / M3U8 / PLS playlists by URL or file, sort them into folders and favourites, and watch live channels in a fast, easy grid. A built-in TV guide shows what's on now and next. HEARTH - YOUR MEDIA, FROM HOME Stream the movies, series and music on your own computer straight to your phone - private, on your home network, with posters and descriptions that make your files feel like a streaming service. CUSTOM MODES Unlock extra libraries with a code — movies, series and audio served by independent developers. CAST & AIRPLAY Send anything to the big screen with AirPlay or Chromecast, and keep using your phone while it plays. SLEEP TIMER Drift off to anything — set a timer and playback gently fades out and lets your screen sleep. LINK YOUR TV Signing in on the TV app? Just scan a QR code with your phone — no typing passwords with a remote.

About

FoxIPTV

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series by importing your own IPTV playlists. Enjoy smooth playback with subtitle support, a TV guide, and smart features like picture-in-picture and Chromecast. Offline downloads and cross-device syncing are available with a premium upgrade.

Highlights
  • Import M3U, Xtream Codes, Stalker Portal playlists
  • VLC engine for smooth playback
  • Offline downloads for movies and episodes
  • Integrated TV Guide (EPG)
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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FoxIPTV plays your own IPTV subscription on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Add your provider's M3U playlist, Xtream Codes login or Stalker Portal, and watch live TV, movies and series in one app. FoxIPTV is a player only. It does not include or sell any channels, movies, series or IPTV subscriptions. WATCH YOUR WAY - Live TV, movies and series, with a TV guide (EPG) when your provider supplies guide data - Live channels start fast on Apple's native player, with an automatic fallback for streams it cannot play - Subtitles and multiple audio tracks - Picture-in-Picture, AirPlay and Chromecast - Resume where you left off FIND WHAT YOU WANT - Search across all your playlists at once - Save your favorite channels, movies and series - Stalker portals: generate a valid MAC address in the app and copy it for your provider SYNC WITH ICLOUD Your playlists, favorites and watch history stay in sync with iCloud. The free version syncs one playlist between iPhone and iPad; Premium syncs them all, Apple TV included. PREMIUM One Premium purchase - monthly, yearly or lifetime - works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV: - The Apple TV app - Unlimited playlists (the free version includes one) - Sync all your playlists on every device - No ads - Offline downloads on iPhone and iPad - pause and resume, even after reopening the app 15 LANGUAGES English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu. Only stream or download content you are authorized to access. Terms of Use: https://foxiptv.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://foxiptv.app/privacy

Screenshots

Combust Media4 screens
FoxIPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Combust Media at none against FoxIPTV's 3. Combust Media also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). FoxIPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FoxIPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Combust Media asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combust Media ships an update every 3 weeks, FoxIPTV every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Combust Media versus FoxIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombust MediaFoxIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBlack Flame Digital LTDJustFox Labs B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Combust Media

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FoxIPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$22.99

Questions

Is Combust Media free?
Combust Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FoxIPTV free?
FoxIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Combust Media or FoxIPTV have ads?
Neither Combust Media nor FoxIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Combust Media or FoxIPTV?
Combust Media ships an update every 3 weeks, and FoxIPTV every 5 days. Most recently, Combust Media was updated on October 30, 2026 and FoxIPTV on October 30, 2026.

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