Comparison

iPTV Player + vs UP Player

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

Head to head
About

iPTV Player +

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
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iPTV Player + — M3U and Xtream Codes playlist player for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. iPTV Player + is a professional media player that lets you add your own M3U link or Xtream Codes account and watch your live streams, movies and series in one clean interface. The app provides no channels, no movies and no series of its own — it only plays the playlist you supply. ▶ MULTI-DEVICE AND SYNC • iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV • iCloud sync: your accounts, favorites and watch progress follow you across devices • Apple TV pairing: set up your TV from your phone with a short code • Account sync with Android devices ▶ AI FEATURES • Natural-language search: type "a space movie full of action" and find matches in your own catalog • Recommendation Robot: personal picks based on your mood and genre • AI chat assistant that answers your questions and helps you decide what to watch ▶ MAKE IT YOURS • Multiple accounts and multiple playlists • Classic and modern home layouts, plus theme options • Multi-language interface • Community chat with moderated rooms • Privacy-friendly category filters for family use ▶ POWERFUL PLAYER • Hardware-accelerated decoding for smooth HD, Full HD and 4K playback • Dual playback engines: if a stream won't open, it switches to the backup engine automatically • HLS (m3u8), TS, MP4 and MKV support • Audio and subtitle track selection, subtitle size, color and sync offset • Playback speed, aspect ratio (zoom / fit / stretch), delay and buffer controls • Picture in Picture, AirPlay and background audio • Set your preferred audio and subtitle language once — it is chosen automatically on every stream ▶ LIVE TV EXPERIENCE • EPG program guide: now playing, up next and a live progress bar • Split screen: watch two channels side by side (different accounts supported) • Channel history, favorites and instant channel search • Hide categories you don't want to see in your list • Today's matches with favorite-team notifications ▶ MOVIES AND SERIES • Automatic posters, backdrops, synopsis, cast and trailers • Resume where you left off and automatic next episode • My List, favorites and full watch history • Reels-style vertical trailer feed for discovering something new ▶ DOWNLOAD AND WATCH OFFLINE • Background downloads with Live Activity progress on your Lock Screen • Offline catalog and downloaded titles when you have no connection ▶ FAST AND RELIABLE • Your catalog is cached on device, so the app opens in seconds • Automatic and scheduled list refresh with partial updates • Automatic reconnect on dropped streams, with clear error messages • Smooth scrolling and instant search even in lists with thousands of channels TYPICAL USES • Paste your M3U link and get your channels listed and sorted into categories instantly • Sign in with your Xtream Codes username and password and see your movie and series library with full artwork • Start an episode on your iPhone and finish it on Apple TV, right where you left off WHY iPTV Player + Most playlist players are either too basic or too complicated. iPTV Player + combines the power of VLC and MPV based engines with a clean, native Apple interface: channels that open fast, subtitles that actually work, a real EPG, and seamless handoff between your devices. A one-time Premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks every advanced feature — no subscription required. IMPORTANT This app is a player. It does not provide any content, channels, servers, subscriptions or playlists, and it is not affiliated with any streaming provider. You need your own legal M3U link or Xtream Codes account to use it. It is the user's responsibility to hold the rights to watch the content they play. Terms of Use: https://hknakin.com/terms-of-use.html

About

UP Player

Features
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UP Player, kendi medya kaynaklarınızı ekleyerek canlı TV, film ve dizi izlemenizi sağlayan güçlü bir medya oynatıcıdır. Xtream API ve M3U playlist desteği ile mevcut medya aboneliklerinizi tek uygulamada birleştirin. Çoklu profil, kategori yönetimi ve Premium abonelik ile eksiksiz bir izleme deneyimi sunar. Kullanım Koşulları: https://aydar30.github.io/up-player-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

iPTV Player +4 screens
UP Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iPTV Player + at 16.6 against UP Player's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Player + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and UP Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, UP Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iPTV Player + versus UP Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPTV Player +UP Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakan AkinJihat Aydar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iPTV Player +

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Membership$29.99
1 purchases

UP Player

Subscriptions1
  • UP Premium$1.991 Year

Questions

Is iPTV Player + free?
iPTV Player + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UP Player free?
UP Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPTV Player + or UP Player have ads?
Neither iPTV Player + nor UP Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPTV Player + or UP Player?
iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, and UP Player every 5 days. Most recently, iPTV Player + was updated on September 18, 2026 and UP Player on September 8, 2026.

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