Comparison

AnyTV vs YES IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

AnyTV

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
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AnyTV is the smart player for everything you already watch IPTV and M3U playlists, Xtream Codes, Plex, Jellyfin, and even SMB & DLNA network shares all in one beautifully organized app. Bring your own playlist or server and AnyTV turns it into a polished library with movie posters, cast, episodes, and a full live TV guide. Download to watch offline. Start on your iPhone, finish on your Apple TV your favorites and watch progress follow you. WHY ANYTV • One app for M3U, Xtream, Plex, Jellyfin & network shares (SMB/DLNA) • Gorgeous Movies & TV Series pages with artwork, cast & episode guides (TMDB) • Full live TV with EPG, catch-up & favorites • Offline downloads watch without a connection • Synced across iPhone, iPad & Apple TV pick up where you left off • Multiple profiles + parental controls for the whole household • Clean, fast, no-ads interface GET STARTED Add your M3U URL, Xtream login, or connect Plex / Jellyfin / a network share. That's it. NOTE: AnyTV is a media player. It does not provide any channels, movies, or content. You bring your own playlist, subscription, or media server. DOWNLOADS & OFFLINE VIEWING • Download movies and episodes in your preferred quality • Bulk download entire seasons with one tap • Season Pass: Auto-download new episodes as they're added • Smart queue with priority management • Network-aware (WiFi-only or cellular options) • Battery-conscious downloading • Live Activities showing real-time progress, speed, and ETA • Resume interrupted downloads automatically • Download protection prevents accidental deletion • Export to Files app for backup • Storage monitoring and management --- LIVE CHANNELS • Seamless channel browsing with full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • See what's playing now and what's coming next • Channel favorites and custom sorting --- MOVIES & TV SHOWS • Rich metadata powered by TMDb • Stunning posters and artwork • Detailed cast & crew information • Episode previews with descriptions • Trending and popular content discovery • Smart recommendations based on watch history • Track series progress automatically • Resume where you left off on any device --- POWERFUL PLAYER • Multiple player engines (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer) • Mini player for multitasking • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support • Background audio playback • Full subtitle support with customisation • 10-second skip forward/backward • Variable playback speed • Chromecast & AirPlay streaming • Audio track selection • Gesture controls --- PROFILE MANAGEMENT • User profiles • iCloud sync across all devices • Individual watch history per profile • Separate favorites and watchlists • Resume playback from any device • Profile-specific preferences --- SMART CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Multiple playlist support (M3U, M3U8, Xtream API) • Advanced search across all content • Category filtering and management • Hide unwanted categories • Favorites • Recently watched with smart sorting • Continue watching section --- PERSONALISATION • Premium app icon collection • Dark and light mode support • Customisable home screen • Tailored viewing experience --- PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY • Smart cache management for smooth playback • Automatic database optimisation • Background maintenance tasks • Efficient image and metadata caching • Optimised for battery life • Low data usage options --- REQUIREMENTS • Valid iCloud account for profile sync and cloud features • Your own legal IPTV playlist or media files --- VERY IMPORTANT AnyTV is a media player application. It does not provide, host, or distribute any content, playlists, or streams. You must provide your own legal content: --- DISCLAIMERS • This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb • VLCKit player is maintained by the VLC developers. AnyTV is not endorsed or certified by VLC • Screenshots are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict actual content

About

YES IPTV Player

This app lets you watch movies, series, and live streams from your own IPTV playlists. It supports offline viewing, category management, and provides a Netflix-style interface without ads. Enjoy advanced features like catchup TV, TMDB integration, and personalized homepages.

Highlights
  • Offline viewing
  • Unlimited playlist support (Xtream/M3U)
  • Category personalization & parental lock
  • TMDB integration for content info
  • Catchup TV support
  • Favorites & watch history
Features
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YES IPTV Player elevates your IPTV experience with powerful features, a modern and user-friendly interface. Easily watch movies, series, and live streams with unlimited playlist support for Xtream API and M3U. Download your content and enjoy it offline without an internet connection. YES IPTV PLAYER DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY CONTENT. You can get the best experience by adding your own content. YES IPTV Player is designed as an alternative to popular IPTV apps such as IPTVX, Opus, Chillio, UHF, TiviMate, Tivimax, Snappier, IPTV+ and Smarters. It offers a Netflix-style, clean user experience without ads, watermarks, or complex navigation. The app focuses only on the user’s playlist and never shows unavailable content. It provides one of the most feature-rich free experiences while keeping premium features more affordable. KEY FEATURES - YES IPTV is now on Apple TV! - Download & Offline Watching Download content and watch without an internet connection. - Unlimited Playlist Support Add and manage unlimited playlists in Xtream API and M3U formats. - Category Personalization & Parental Lock Sort, hide, or lock categories with a password. Shape your viewing experience. - Fast Channel Switching in Live TV Switch channels from the player without stopping the stream. - Catchup TV Support Watch previously aired content if supported by your IPTV provider. - PiP Support Keep watching your content while navigating between apps (only with KSPlayer). - TMDB Integration Rich experience with detailed info on movies and series, including season and episode support. - Advanced Search Quickly search among movies, series, and live TV content. - Homepage Features Stay up to date with dynamic sections like Continue Watching, Newly Added, Recommended, and Recently Watched Channels. - Favorites & Watch History Save your favorite content and track your viewing history. - Trakt Integration Sync your watch history with your Trakt account. - Auto Episode/Season Switching Automatically jump to the next episode or season while watching series (if available). - EPG Support & Program Reminders View live broadcast schedules from your IPTV provider or custom EPG URL and set reminders for upcoming programs. - Best-in-Class VoiceOver Support Improved accessibility with full VoiceOver integration for visually impaired users. - Spotlight Search Support Quickly find and access movies, series, live TV, and favorite content from your device’s search screen. - Playback, Subtitle & Audio Controls Adjust subtitles, audio tracks, sync, playback speed, aspect ratio, default preferences. - OpenSubtitles Integration Search and download online subtitles for your content. - Auto Playlist Refresh Playlists are refreshed automatically when the app launches or at intervals you choose (between Off and every 7 days). - Family Sharing Support Share your subscription with your family using Apple Family Sharing. - iCloud Sync Sync favorites, watch history, and settings across all your devices. - Background Playback Continue watching even when the screen is off or when using other apps. - Theme Options Choose from light, dark, or system default theme. NOTICES - YES IPTV Player has no affiliation with any third-party content provider. - YES IPTV Player does not provide any content. You must supply your own playlist to use the app. We do not support the unauthorized use of copyrighted content. - YES IPTV Player uses the VLCKit player, maintained by the VLC developers. - YES IPTV Player uses the TMDb API to provide information about your content, but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. - The screenshots shown on this page are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real video content. YES IPTV Player and its developer do not provide or take responsibility for any digital content. You must supply your own digital media and have an active iCloud account to use this app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AnyTV4 screens
YES IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YES IPTV Player at 4.4 against AnyTV's 4.0. YES IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and ratings volume (59 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and YES IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YES IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YES IPTV Player has 59 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AnyTV's written reviews are positive against 83% of YES IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyTV ships an update every 11 days, YES IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AnyTV versus YES IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyTVYES IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.4 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings659 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS1817 — better
Further details — not scored
Size451 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelslabYunus Emre SEYHAN

Customer experience

AnyTV

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

YES IPTV Player

All ratings53 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AnyTV

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-time2
  • Limited lifetime offer$89.99
  • Limited lifetime offer$99.99
3 purchases

YES IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is AnyTV free?
AnyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YES IPTV Player free?
YES IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AnyTV or YES IPTV Player?
YES IPTV Player is rated higher. AnyTV averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while YES IPTV Player averages 4.4 from 59 ratings.
Do AnyTV or YES IPTV Player have ads?
Neither AnyTV nor YES IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyTV or YES IPTV Player?
AnyTV ships an update every 11 days, and YES IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, AnyTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and YES IPTV Player on October 28, 2026.

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