Comparison

IPtv Cable vs GidaTV

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

Head to head
About

IPtv Cable

Features
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IPtv Cable is a free app specifically designed for Thai cable TV users, allowing them to watch cable TV programs through smart handheld devices. It offers HD TV broadcast services to cable TV subscribers, covering content such as fashion, news, sports, movies, and children's programs. The IPtv Cable interface is simple and supports multiple devices, making it convenient for cable TV users to watch TV programs anytime, anywhere. Please download IPtv Cable now to experience it.

About

GidaTV

This IPTV player allows you to import M3U or Xtream Codes playlists to watch live TV, VOD, and series. It offers a built-in EPG, iCloud sync for favorites and history, and a modern, responsive interface optimized for various Apple devices.

Highlights
  • M3U/Xtream playlist import
  • Built-in EPG TV guide
  • iCloud sync for favorites and history
  • Optimized native interfaces for Apple devices
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • Spotlight and Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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GidaTV is the native IPTV player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add your M3U/M3U8 or Xtream Codes playlist, browse with a full EPG TV guide, and pick up where you left off on any device — playlists, favorites, and history sync automatically through iCloud. Try everything with your own playlist during the 7-day free trial. One subscription unlocks every feature on every device — no ads, no nag screens, no paying extra for EPG or multiple playlists. GidaTV is a player only: it includes no channels, media, or content subscriptions. A playlist from your IPTV provider is required. WHY GIDATV - Playlists that stay put — synced through iCloud, recoverable for 30 days if deleted, never re-enter your portal details - A TV guide that's actually right — automatic EPG detection with XMLTV support and correct program times across timezones and DST - Catch-up TV — jump back to the start of a program already in progress, where your provider supports timeshift - Fast everywhere — hardware-accelerated HLS playback with HEVC and AV1, plus channel zapping with preloading for instant switching - Truly native on every platform — Liquid Glass interface on Apple TV, three-column browsing on iPad, menu bar and keyboard shortcuts on Mac, Picture-in-Picture on Mac and iPad ALL FEATURES - Multi-playlist management with M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes import - Live channels, movies, and series with season and episode browsing - Automatic EPG detection with XMLTV support, timezone and DST handling - Full-text search across channels, movies, and series, with sorting by title or year - iCloud sync for playlists, favorites, history, and hidden content - Catch-up / timeshift playback for supported providers - Category-based organization with smart category favorites - Recently viewed history across all playlists - Channel zapping with asset preloading for instant switching - Hardware-accelerated HLS playback with HEVC/AV1 support - Picture-in-Picture on Mac and iPad - Spotlight search and Siri Shortcuts integration - Deep link support for easy playlist sharing - Keyboard shortcuts and menu bar controls on Mac - Recently Deleted recovery for playlists (30 days) - Background EPG and playlist refresh GidaTV requires a subscription. Start with a 7-day free trial, then continue with an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account settings. Privacy policy: https://gida-tv.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPtv Cable3 screens
GidaTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPtv Cable at none against GidaTV's 2. IPtv Cable also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). GidaTV's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. GidaTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPtv Cable asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPtv Cable ships an update every 9 months, GidaTV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPtv Cable versus GidaTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPtv CableGidaTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSANOOK CABLE TV LIMITEDGIL FARIA

In-app purchases

None

IPtv Cable

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GidaTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is IPtv Cable free?
IPtv Cable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GidaTV free?
GidaTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPtv Cable or GidaTV have ads?
Neither IPtv Cable nor GidaTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPtv Cable or GidaTV?
IPtv Cable ships an update every 9 months, and GidaTV fortnightly. Most recently, IPtv Cable was updated on November 8, 2026 and GidaTV on October 30, 2026.

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