Comparison

IPTV M3U vs M3U URL Viewer

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

M3U URL Viewer

Easily play IPTV streams by pasting an M3U URL. This app prioritizes speed and simplicity, offering a clutter-free experience to get you watching quickly. It's designed for users who want a straightforward, reliable way to access their favorite channels.

Highlights
  • Paste M3U URL
  • Load channels
  • Select and play streams
  • No clutter
  • Simple setup
  • Reliable playback
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M3U URL Viewer is a no-frills, straightforward way to play IPTV streams from your M3U URL. Built for people who just want to paste a URL and watch, this app focuses on speed and simplicity: • Add your M3U URL • Load channels • Pick a stream and play No clutter. No complicated setup. No unnecessary extras. Just a clean, reliable M3U player designed to get you from URL to playback as quickly as possible. If you want a lightweight, simple M3U URL player that stays out of your way, M3U URL Viewer is exactly that.

Screenshots

IPTV M3U4 screens
M3U URL Viewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: M3U URL Viewer at 5.0 against IPTV M3U's 4.4. M3U URL Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown). IPTV M3U's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. IPTV M3U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and M3U URL Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M3U URL Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV M3U has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV M3U versus M3U URL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV M3UM3U URL Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperImam JinaniDaniel Drago

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
1 purchases

M3U URL Viewer

One-time1
  • Unlimited Playback$4.99

Questions

Is IPTV M3U free?
IPTV M3U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M3U URL Viewer free?
M3U URL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV M3U or M3U URL Viewer?
M3U URL Viewer is rated higher. IPTV M3U averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while M3U URL Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPTV M3U or M3U URL Viewer have ads?
IPTV M3U shows ads; M3U URL Viewer does not.

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