# Flix vs IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV at 100% against Flix's 0%. IPTV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). Flix's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and IPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Flix's written reviews are positive against 100% of IPTV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flix | IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flix-iptv-smarters-player/id6736383503/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-iptv-smart-player/id6743338098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Arif Jamil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228086115) | [MT Tunnel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853765503) |

## What reviewers say

### Flix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flix-iptv-smarters-player/id6736383503)

Stream live TV channels and load M3U playlists on your iPhone. Enjoy global content with customizable playlists and a smooth, intuitive player. Securely manage your subscription through Apple ID.

**Highlights:** Live TV and M3U playlist support, Global channel access, Customizable playlists, Intuitive built-in player, Secure subscription management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Flix IPTV - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $77.99 | per year |
| Flix IPTV - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-iptv-smart-player/id6743338098)

This app is a powerful IPTV player that allows you to stream live TV channels and video-on-demand content. It supports M3U playlists, an electronic program guide, and allows you to organize your favorite channels for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Live TV and VOD streaming, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Favorites and categories, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), Multiple playlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StreamPlay Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| StreamPlay Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flix free?

Flix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV free?

IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flix or IPTV?

IPTV is rated higher. Flix averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Flix or IPTV have ads?

IPTV shows ads; Flix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flix or IPTV?

Flix ships an update monthly, and IPTV monthly. Most recently, Flix was updated on November 5, 2026 and IPTV on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*