IPTV App vs The IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV App
Organize and watch your IPTV playlists on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Import M3U playlists and EPG sources, manage channels, search your library, and enjoy a clean playback experience with features like background playback and multi-screen viewing.
- Import M3U playlists
- Organize channels by playlist and category
- Search across library
- Save favorites
- Built-in program guide (EPG)
- Background playback
- Multi-screen viewing
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IPTV App helps you bring your IPTV playlists together in a clean library built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Import M3U playlists and optional EPG sources, organize channels by playlist and category, search across your library, save favorites, and jump back into recently played channels in seconds. Use the built-in program guide to see what is on now and what is coming next, open detailed program information, and choose a default EPG source when you want consistent schedules across playlists. Playback stays out of the way with autoplay controls, background playback support, a compact mini player, and multi-screen viewing when you want to keep several channels visible at once. Whether you are browsing live TV or managing multiple playlists, IPTV App keeps your library fast, simple, and focused on watching.
The IPTV Player
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Turn your device into a powerful streaming hub with The IPTV. Whether you have an IPTV subscription from your provider or use playlists available online, it lets you bring everything together in one place. No complicated setup, no extra hardware, just add your details and start watching. Stream your favorite content effortlessly with The IPTV. It supports M3U playlists, as well as Xtream Codes, providing you with the freedom to stream content from a variety of sources. Enjoy live TV, on-demand shows, and movies with smooth playback and excellent video quality directly on your iOS device. Main Features: - Clean and simple interface for effortless navigation - Support for different playlist formats, including M3U and Xtream Codes - Smooth playback with stable, reliable streaming - Supports multiple audio tracks and subtitles. - Quick & easy setup, just add your M3U URL or account and enjoy. The IPTV is built for IPTV fans who want a flexible and dependable way to watch their content anywhere. Just add your sources, sit back, and stream. Setup Guide: - Install the The IPTV app on your iOS device - Add your M3U URLs, M3U8 files, or Xtream Codes - Choose your preferred channel or a movie and start watching. Note: This app does not provide any TV channels or media content. Users must supply their own. We don’t sell or host any channels, movies, or subscriptions. Instead, the IPTV gives you a reliable, easy-to-use platform so you can enjoy the playlists you already have. Privacy Policy: https://allison-rae-apps.web.app/the-iptv-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://allison-rae-apps.web.app/the-iptv-terms_of_use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The IPTV Player at Free against IPTV App's $2.99. The IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). IPTV App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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
The IPTV Player is free to download; IPTV App costs $2.99 up front. The IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. IPTV App asks for nothing beyond the download.
IPTV App ships an update every 4 months, The IPTV Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV App | The IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mariana Duarte Silva | Allison Rae |
In-app purchases
IPTV App
No in-app purchases
The IPTV Player
- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year









