# iPlay vs Pure

The clearest difference is ads: Pure at none against iPlay's shown. Pure also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iPlay ships an update every 3 months, Pure every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPlay | Pure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-m3u-4k-iptv-player/id6746409727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ngo Truc Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790448397) | [Halil Ibrahim Oztekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623260835) |

## What reviewers say

### iPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-lists/id6740537493)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Pure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-m3u-4k-iptv-player/id6746409727)

This app is a comprehensive 4K IPTV player for Apple devices, offering seamless streaming of channels, movies, and sports. It supports M3U playlists and provides an optimized interface for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** 4K Ultra HD IPTV streaming, Full M3U IPTV player support, EPG (Electronic Program Guide), Multi-device sync, Optimized for Apple TV with Siri Remote, Favorites, search, and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PureIPTV For One Week | $4.99 | per month |
| PureIPTV for Three Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| PureIPTV for Annually | $17.99 | per year |
| PureIPTV for One Year Family | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPlay free?

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

### Is Pure free?

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

### Do iPlay or Pure have ads?

iPlay shows ads; Pure does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPlay or Pure?

iPlay ships an update every 3 months, and Pure every 2 weeks. Most recently, iPlay was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pure on October 25, 2026.

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