# AnyTV vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 5.0 against AnyTV's 3.8. IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnyTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

AnyTV ships an update every 2 weeks, IPTV Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnyTV | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytv-iptv-smart-player/id6450650101/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 343 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pixelslab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609877594) | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) |

## What reviewers say

### AnyTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytv-iptv-smart-player/id6450650101)

Stream live TV channels and download movies/episodes for offline viewing. Offers multiple profiles with iCloud sync, a mini-player for multitasking, and advanced download management. Supports various playlist formats and player engines for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Offline downloads with smart queue, Live Activities and widgets for download tracking, Multiple profiles with iCloud sync, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mini player, Support for M3U, M3U8, and Xtream API playlists, Multiple player engine options (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer), Seamless channel browsing with EPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Annually | $59.99 | per year |
| Limited lifetime offer | $89.99 | one-time |
| Limited lifetime offer | $99.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists or Xtream Codes servers. Enjoy thousands of channels in HD across your Apple devices with features like picture-in-picture and watch history. Unlock an ad-free, high-quality experience with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Live Channels, Movies & Series, Multiple Playlist Organization, VLC-Powered Playback Engine, Watch History & Favorites, Picture-in-Picture Mode, Face ID / Touch ID Protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Use | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnyTV free?

AnyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Player free?

IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AnyTV or IPTV Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. AnyTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AnyTV or IPTV Player have ads?

Neither AnyTV nor IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AnyTV or IPTV Player?

AnyTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPTV Player every 5 days. Most recently, AnyTV was updated on September 10, 2026 and IPTV Player on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*