Comparison

AnyTV IPTV Player vs Phone Protector

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

Head to head
About

AnyTV IPTV Player

This app acts as a media player for your existing playlists and servers, organizing your content with rich metadata. Enjoy live TV with a guide, download content for offline viewing, and manage multiple user profiles with parental controls. It syncs progress across devices and offers advanced playback features.

Highlights
  • Plays M3U, Xtream, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, SMB, DLNA
  • Live TV guide with EPG and catch-up
  • Movie and series metadata from TMDb
  • Offline downloads for films and episodes
  • Multi-profile support with parental controls
  • Cross-device sync for progress and favorites
  • Advanced playback options (PiP, AirPlay, 4K HDR)
Features
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AnyTV plays the playlists and servers you already have: M3U and M3U8 playlists, Xtream Codes logins, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and SMB or DLNA network shares. AnyTV brings no channels, films or shows of its own. You bring the source, AnyTV turns it into a library with posters, cast, episode guides and a real TV guide. ONE APP FOR EVERY SOURCE Add an M3U link, sign in with Xtream Codes, or connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or a network share. Several sources live side by side, and search covers all of them. LIVE TV WITH A REAL GUIDE A full programme guide (EPG) with now and next, catch up where your provider offers it, favorites, channel numbers, and Channels and Timeline views inside the player. Channel and programme names stay in view as you scroll. MOVIES AND SERIES THAT LOOK THE PART Artwork, cast and episode guides from TMDb. Versions grouped by source with 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision and language badges. Continue watching, Up Next, skip intro and credits. DOWNLOADS Download films and episodes for the plane. Whole seasons in one tap, a queue with priorities, Wi-Fi only if you like, and progress in a Live Activity. ONE HOUSEHOLD, MANY PROFILES Profiles with their own favorites, history and parental controls. A PIN per profile. Hold a profile to make it open at launch. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF, ON EVERY SCREEN Watch progress, favorites and playlists sync between iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Start on the phone, finish on the big screen. A PLAYER THAT KEEPS UP Multiview for several channels at once, multiple engines for stubborn streams, picture in picture, AirPlay, background audio, subtitle styling and timing, audio track selection, playback speed, 4K and HDR. NO ADS AnyTV never shows ads. Every install starts with a free week of everything. After that, Pro unlocks playback, sync, downloads and extra profiles. 36 LANGUAGES The whole app and the store page in 36 languages, with dark and light looks and seasonal themes. GETTING STARTED 1. Open AnyTV and choose Add source. 2. Paste your M3U link, enter your Xtream login, or sign in to Plex, Jellyfin or Emby. 3. Watch. That is all. IMPORTANT AnyTV is a media player. It does not provide, host or sell any channels, playlists, films or shows, and it is not affiliated with any content provider. You must bring your own legal playlist, subscription or media server. Any paid plan unlocks app features only. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. VLCKit is maintained by the VideoLAN project; AnyTV is not endorsed by VideoLAN. Screenshots use placeholder artwork and do not depict any provider's content.

About

Phone Protector

Features
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Phone Protector is your ultimate mobile defense system designed to safeguard your data, detect threats, and ensure privacy at all times. With real-time monitoring, encrypted storage, and seamless permission control, it's the all-in-one tool for managing mobile safety with ease. Key Features: Call Log Monitoring Review and manage incoming and outgoing calls. Flag spam, track call timestamps, and identify potential risks directly from your call log. Permission Control Dashboard Instantly view which apps have access to location, camera, microphone, and more. Revoke or allow permissions with a tap to maintain full privacy control. Threat Detection & Reporting Get notified of suspicious activity like network pings or risky files. Each threat report includes severity level, resolution status, and scan date. Encrypted Vault Entries Securely store passwords, private notes, and sensitive data in an encrypted vault. Organize entries by type and protect them with offline access. Real-Time Threat Scan Tracker View detailed scan history and monitor threat resolution progress. Toggle options like auto-resolve and future activity monitoring for deeper control. Phone Protector works offline and delivers powerful privacy management in a clean, intuitive interface. Stay ahead of mobile threats with one tap.

Screenshots

AnyTV IPTV Player4 screens
Phone Protector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phone Protector at none against AnyTV IPTV Player's 5. Phone Protector also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18). AnyTV IPTV Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. AnyTV IPTV Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phone Protector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyTV IPTV Player ships an update weekly, Phone Protector every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AnyTV IPTV Player versus Phone Protector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyTV IPTV PlayerPhone Protector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1815 — better
Further details — not scored
Size664 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelslabAjaykumar P Bhindi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AnyTV IPTV Player

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
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  • Family Annually$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limited lifetime offer$199.99
None

Phone Protector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyTV IPTV Player free?
AnyTV IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Protector free?
Phone Protector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyTV IPTV Player or Phone Protector have ads?
Phone Protector shows ads; AnyTV IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, AnyTV IPTV Player or Phone Protector?
AnyTV IPTV Player ships an update weekly, and Phone Protector every 2 days. Most recently, AnyTV IPTV Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Phone Protector on October 30, 2026.

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