Comparison

IPTV Player vs Live TV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

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
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Meet Nova — the easiest way to watch your IPTV playlist. Add it once and all your live channels, movies, and series are ready on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. No clutter, no learning curve: just your content, beautifully organized. GET STARTED IN 3 STEPS 1. Paste your M3U playlist link, or sign in with Xtream 2. Nova sorts everything into live TV, movies, and series for you 3. Tap and watch — setup takes less than a minute EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - Live channels, movies, and series from your playlist, neatly arranged - Automatic categories so you find what you want fast - Search across your entire library in an instant - New arrivals collected for you, so there is always something fresh SMOOTH ON EVERY SCREEN - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV - AirPlay to the big screen whenever you like - Reliable libVLC-based playback that reconnects automatically if a stream drops YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY - Favorites — pin the channels and groups you love - Watch history with resume, so you jump back in where you stopped - Multiple playlists — keep different setups side by side - Face ID / Touch ID on iPhone and iPad to keep your library private FORMATS & SOURCES - M3U, M3U8, and M3U Plus playlists - Xtream API login - Large playlists welcome — 20,000+ channels stay fast and responsive PREMIUM Unlock the best of Nova: - Unlimited watch time, every day — the free version includes a limited amount of viewing per day LANGUAGES & DEVICES - Available in 8 languages: English, Turkish, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean - iPhone & iPad (iOS 16+) and Apple TV (tvOS 16+) Download Nova today — add your playlist and start watching in under a minute. COMPATIBLE WITH - M3U / M3U8 / M3U Plus / Xtream API - AirPlay / libVLC engine This app does not provide any content. You need your own IPTV subscription or M3U playlist URL.

About

Live TV

This app allows you to stream your favorite video-on-demand content and live TV channels. It supports M3U playlists, EPG integration, and offers modern player controls for a seamless viewing experience. Organize your content with favorites and categories.

Highlights
  • VOD & Live TV Streaming
  • M3U/M3U8 Playlist Support
  • EPG Integration
  • Favorites & Categories
  • Multi-Playlist Support
  • Modern Player Controls
  • Picture-in-Picture & AirPlay
Features
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VOD Streaming Player – Watch What You Love, Anytime VOD Streaming Player is the ultimate app for enjoying your favorite video-on-demand content in one place. Whether you’re watching movies, TV shows, or live streams, our player is designed for speed, simplicity, and a seamless viewing experience. With support for M3U/M3U8 playlists, EPG integration, and multi-device compatibility, VOD Streaming Player transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful entertainment hub. ◉ Key Features ‣ VOD & Live TV Streaming Play video-on-demand and live channels with smooth playback and minimal buffering. ‣ Playlist Support (M3U/M3U8) Add and manage playlists easily from file or URL. ‣ EPG Integration View an electronic program guide to see what’s playing now and next. ‣ Favorites & Categories Organize channels and content into categories and mark favorites for quick access. ‣ Multi-Playlist Support Import multiple playlists without losing track of your channels. ‣ Modern Player Controls Fast-forward, rewind, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and AirPlay support. ‣ User-Friendly Interface Clean and intuitive design built for easy navigation. ‣ Private & Secure VOD Streaming Player does not host or provide any content. Your playlists stay private. ‣ Disclaimer VOD Streaming Player does not provide or include any media content. Users must supply their own content or playlists. The app does not support or promote illegal streaming. Get unlimited access to all premium features of VOD streaming Pro by Subscribe Monthly VOD streaming Pro at $1.99 and Yearly VOD streaming Pro at $9.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/anandnaidu-pp • Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/anandnaidu-tou Start Streaming Smarter Download VOD Streaming Player today and take your entertainment everywhere.

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
Live TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player at none against Live TV's shown. IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Live TV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Live TV sells 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV Player against 5.0 for Live TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, Live TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Player versus Live TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerLive TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNihat BasmacıAbhijith Jishankar

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly | 1-Week Free Trial |3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly | 1-Week Free Trial |3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Use$39.99
  • Unlimited$49.99
2 purchases

Live TV

Subscriptions2
  • Montly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live TV free?
Live TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or Live TV?
IPTV Player and Live TV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do IPTV Player or Live TV have ads?
Live TV shows ads; IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or Live TV?
IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, and Live TV every 3 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 4, 2026 and Live TV on October 30, 2026.

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