Comparison

ZipZap OTT vs Zaplix IPTV

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

Head to head
About

ZipZap OTT

Stream your favorite TV shows and channels over the internet on various devices. Enjoy modern TV features like EPG guides, catch-up, time shift, and recording.

Highlights
  • Internet TV streaming
  • EPG guides
  • Catch-up TV
  • Time shift functionality
  • Recording capabilities
  • Multi-device support
Features
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ZipZap TV is a new generation television that is available via the Internet. Watch your favorite TV shows whenever and wherever you want. Enjoy the most popular channels on your TV, and many other devices. Take advantage of all modern functions such as epg guides, catch-up, startup, time shift, recording and more. ZipZap TV is changing the way people watch TV. We are without obligation. Try it now!

About

Zaplix IPTV

Features
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Zaplix is an IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. The app does not include, host or sell any channels, movies or series. You add your own playlist. WHAT YOU NEED Zaplix works with your existing subscription or with your own media: - An Xtream Codes account (server address, username, password) - An M3U / M3U8 playlist link or file - Your own video files on your PC (through the Zaplix media server) FEATURES - Live TV and electronic program guide: XMLTV support, now and next information, catch-up if your provider offers it - Movies and series: posters, season and episode lists, resume where you left off - Favourites and watch history - Parental PIN: guards locked categories and revealing your saved keys and passwords - Subtitles and audio: subtitle style, size, preferred languages, OpenSubtitles support - Movie and series posters, plots and details through TMDB - Dark, neon themed interface with theme and icon options PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited playlists (Premium) - the free version includes one - No ads (Premium) - Local network media server (Premium) - watch the videos stored on your PC from your iPhone or iPad, without uploading them to the cloud - Content sync across devices (Premium) - favourites, watch progress and category preferences - Category management (Premium) - hide or lock categories, or keep them out of Recently watched Premium is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription. It is linked to your account and works on all of your devices. ONE ACCOUNT, ALL DEVICES Signing in is optional and the player works without it. Your settings follow you between devices for free. Content sync and Premium itself are tied to an account. IMPORTANT Zaplix is only a player. No content, playlist or subscription is provided with the app. You are responsible for the sources you add and for having the right to access them.

Screenshots

ZipZap OTT4 screens
Zaplix IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZipZap OTT at none against Zaplix IPTV's 1. ZipZap OTT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Zaplix IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZipZap OTT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipZap OTT ships an update every 7 months, Zaplix IPTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ZipZap OTT versus Zaplix IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipZap OTTZaplix IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB73 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperZipZap dooHALIL OZER KURT

In-app purchases

None

ZipZap OTT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Zaplix IPTV

One-time1
  • Zaplix Premium$9.99

Questions

Is ZipZap OTT free?
ZipZap OTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zaplix IPTV free?
Zaplix IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZipZap OTT or Zaplix IPTV have ads?
Zaplix IPTV shows ads; ZipZap OTT does not.
Which is updated more often, ZipZap OTT or Zaplix IPTV?
ZipZap OTT ships an update every 7 months, and Zaplix IPTV every 6 days. Most recently, ZipZap OTT was updated on November 14, 2026 and Zaplix IPTV on November 10, 2026.

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