# iPTV Player + vs M3U Player Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M3U Player Pro at none against iPTV Player +'s 3. iPTV Player +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPTV Player + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M3U Player Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iPTV Player + against 4.5 for M3U Player Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of iPTV Player +'s written reviews are positive against 88% of M3U Player Pro's.

iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, M3U Player Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPTV Player + | M3U Player Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-plus/id6738142386/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-pro-iptv-player/id6741110617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 107 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakan Akin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765413257) | [TUGCE BASTUG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805663373) |

## What reviewers say

### iPTV Player +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-plus/id6738142386)

Manage your M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts in one place, synchronized across devices. Enjoy seamless playback with features like Picture-in-Picture and background audio. Organize content with smart categorization and rich metadata.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Cross-device synchronization, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background playback, Smart content organization, Offline viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### M3U Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-pro-iptv-player/id6741110617)

Stream live TV, movies, and series using your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlists. This modern and fast player offers broad compatibility, easy playlist management, and privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes playlists, Modern and clean user interface, Playlist management and auto-update, App Lock for privacy protection, Multilingual support, Resume playback instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPTV Player + free?

iPTV Player + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is M3U Player Pro free?

M3U Player Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPTV Player + or M3U Player Pro?

M3U Player Pro is rated higher. iPTV Player + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while M3U Player Pro averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do iPTV Player + or M3U Player Pro have ads?

M3U Player Pro shows ads; iPTV Player + does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPTV Player + or M3U Player Pro?

iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, and M3U Player Pro every 4 days. Most recently, iPTV Player + was updated on September 18, 2026 and M3U Player Pro on September 21, 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.*