Comparison

Tv vs XPTV

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

Head to head
About

Tv

This app is an innovative IP-TV and video player that integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem. It offers advanced features like hardware acceleration, 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision support, and extensive content filtering. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with online and offline viewing options.

Highlights
  • Apple Ecosystem Integration
  • Hardware Acceleration
  • 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision Support
  • Content Filtering
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Online & Offline Viewing
  • Favorites Feature
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Dont think about what to watch. TV Box understands you, finds what you are looking for, and gets it ready for you. Discover content in seconds with AI powered search, translate subtitles instantly, and take full control of your viewing experience. Watch live TV, movies, and series in one powerful app with a built in player, recording, downloads, and CarPlay and AirPlay support. Stop searching for what to watch. TV Box finds it for you. Just press play. All your content in one powerful and intelligent app. TV Box is a powerful IPTV and media player designed for modern users. Add your own playlists, manage your content, and take full control of your viewing experience with advanced features. IPTV and Streaming Features M3U and Xtream support Quick playlist add with copy and paste Automatic playlist updates Multiple playlist management Live TV, radio, movies, and series support Filter by genre, country, and category EPG TV guide with reminders Live stream recording AI and Smart Features Natural language search Smart content recommendations AI powered content summaries Content filtering and control Real time subtitle translation Player and Performance 4K HDR HDR10 HDR10 Plus Dolby Vision support Hardware accelerated smooth playback All popular video and audio formats Text image and closed caption subtitle support Adaptive bitrate streaming Media and Advanced Features Video download and offline viewing Picture in Picture AirPlay streaming Local media playback Stream from network devices Background playback for radio and music Ambient mode fireplace effect Personalization and Sync Continue watching Recently watched New content Genre based recommendations Multiple favorite lists iCloud sync across devices Security and Control Face ID protection Password security Hide adult content Parental controls iOS Features Siri voice control Apple Intelligence integration CarPlay support Optimized for iPhone and iPad Important TV Box does not provide or host any content. Users must add their own media playlists. With TV Box, do not just watch. Experience it.

About

XPTV

This application allows users to subscribe to m3u links for access to a wide variety of TV channels. It supports numerous streaming formats and advanced display technologies like 4K and HDR.

Highlights
  • IPTV client
  • M3U link subscription
  • Supports m3u8, hls, mp4, mov
  • IPV6 support
  • 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision support
Features
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XPTV is a clean, easy-to-use media player for your own playlists and streams. Features: • Add M3U playlist links • Play HLS, M3U8, MP4, MOV and other common streaming formats • IPv6 support • 4K and HDR playback, including HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision on compatible devices • A simple interface designed for home viewing XPTV does not provide or host channels or media. You are responsible for adding content that you are authorized to access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: bbc6bae9@gmail.com

Screenshots

Tv4 screens
XPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XPTV at Free against Tv's $5.99. XPTV also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Tv's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads and iOS requirement 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

XPTV is free to download; Tv costs $5.99 up front. XPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tv ships an update every 3 months, XPTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tv versus XPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTvXPTV
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet KiremitciBeijing Huwen Software Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Tv

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative87.9%

XPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tv

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Channels don't open or load
  • App crashes or closes
  • App resets after updates
  • Streams don't match names
Show 5 more
  • Favorite channels not displayed correctly
  • Connection errors
  • Server busy
  • Security key incorrect
  • Loading screen stuck

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Playboy channels
  • Add Portuguese channels
  • Add more English channels
  • Add Hungarian language channels
  • Add adult channels
Show 5 more
  • Add TV8 channel
  • Add Azerbaijan channels
  • Add all Turkish and Azeri channels
  • Make application work on Chromecast
  • Add dark mode option

XPTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tv

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

XPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • Yearly1 Month trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Tv free?
Tv costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XPTV free?
XPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tv or XPTV have ads?
Neither Tv nor XPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tv or XPTV?
Tv ships an update every 3 months, and XPTV every 4 days. Most recently, Tv was updated on November 6, 2026 and XPTV on November 4, 2026.

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