Comparison

IPTV M3U vs Pickaseat

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

Head to head
About

IPTV M3U

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your existing IPTV provider. Easily add playlists via M3U links, Xtream Codes, or files. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with a TV guide, search, and playback controls.

Highlights
  • Live TV, movies, and series streaming
  • TV guide (EPG) integration
  • Playlist import (M3U, Xtream Codes)
  • Categories, search, and favorites
  • Continue watching and history
  • Picture-in-picture and zoom controls
Features
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IPTV M3U is a fast, simple player for the IPTV playlist you already get from your provider. Add it once and watch live TV, movies and series on your phone and tablet. HOW TO ADD YOUR PLAYLIST • Paste your M3U / M3U8 playlist link • Or sign in with Xtream Codes (server, username and password) • Or import a .m3u file from your device • Or play a single stream link FEATURES • Live TV, movies and series with seasons and episodes • TV guide (EPG): see what's on now and next • Categories, search and favorites • Continue watching and viewing history • Swipe to change channel, pinch to zoom, picture-in-picture • Seek bar and 10-second skip for movies and series • Works with streams that need a custom User-Agent or Referer • Available in 16 languages IMPORTANT IPTV M3U does not provide any channels or media content. You need a playlist or subscription from an IPTV provider. Only add playlists and streams that you own or are authorized to watch.

About

Pickaseat

Features
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PickaSeat is Europe’s new-generation multilingual ticketing app! Discover, select and book your tickets for cinema, concerts, theatre and hundreds of events in just seconds. * Wide range of events * Easy & secure payments * Choose your own seat * Instant digital tickets * Multiple language support (English, Turkish & more) Wherever you are in the world, entertainment is just one tap away. Download PickaSeat now and never miss an event!

Screenshots

IPTV M3U4 screens
Pickaseat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pickaseat at none against IPTV M3U's 3. Pickaseat also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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

Both are free to download. IPTV M3U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pickaseat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV M3U ships an update every 4 days, Pickaseat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV M3U versus Pickaseat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV M3UPickaseat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImam JinaniPickaseat

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV M3U

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV Premium$2.991 Month
  • IPTV Premium Year$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99
None

Pickaseat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV M3U free?
IPTV M3U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickaseat free?
Pickaseat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV M3U or Pickaseat have ads?
IPTV M3U shows ads; Pickaseat does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV M3U or Pickaseat?
IPTV M3U ships an update every 4 days, and Pickaseat every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV M3U was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pickaseat on November 8, 2026.

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