Comparison

IPTV App vs iXPlay

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Import M3U playlists
  • Organize channels by playlist and category
  • Search across library
  • Save favorites
  • Built-in program guide (EPG)
  • Background playback
  • Multi-screen viewing
Features
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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.

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

IPTV App4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iXPlay at Free against IPTV App's $2.99. iXPlay also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). IPTV App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iXPlay is free to download; IPTV App costs $2.99 up front. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. IPTV App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV App ships an update every 4 months, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV App versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV AppiXPlay
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariana Duarte SilvaALX LTD

In-app purchases

None

IPTV App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is IPTV App free?
IPTV App costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV App or iXPlay have ads?
Neither IPTV App nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV App or iXPlay?
IPTV App ships an update every 4 months, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV App was updated on October 7, 2026 and iXPlay on October 11, 2026.

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