# IPTV Player vs Live TV

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | Live TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tv-iptv-player/id6751218845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [Abhijith Jishankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756043876) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

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

Easily watch your IPTV playlists, including live channels, movies, and series, on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Organize your content with automatic categories and search your entire library instantly. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with reliable playback and personalized features like favorites and watch history.

**Highlights:** Add M3U playlists or Xtream API login, Automatic content categorization, Universal search across library, Favorites and watch history, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV), Reliable libVLC playback

**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 |


### Live TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tv-iptv-player/id6751218845)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


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