iPlay vs Channelize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iPlay
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Transform your streaming experience with iPlay-List, the ultimate video player designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Import your own playlists and enjoy your favorite content with ease. * Key Features: Extensive Format Support: Compatible with M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes API, and more. Intuitive Interface: Easily navigate between your channels, movies, and TV shows. iCloud Sync: Find your settings and playlists across all your Apple devices. AirPlay Compatibility: Stream your content directly to your TV. Important: iPlay-List is a video player and does not provide any media content. Users must import their own playlists or content. The app does not promote or facilitate access to copyrighted content without permission. The user is solely responsible for the use of the application and the content they choose to add. Please ensure you have the necessary rights to access the content you upload to the application. Premium Subscriptions Available: Premium Weekly: $0.99/week (auto-renewable) Premium Monthly: $2.99/month (auto-renewable) Premium Yearly: $19.99/year (auto-renewable) All plans include unlimited playlist creation and usage. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iplay-lists/privacy-policy
Channelize
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Your Personalized TV Experience - Fully Customizable This app lets you create your own personalized television lineup by adding your own streaming links (such as m3u8 or other media sources you have the rights to use). Car Multimedia Support Your channels, right on your car's display. Favorites sit at the top, your categories follow the same order as on your phone. Change channels without taking your hands off the wheel, or tap the star to add one to your favorites. Add the widget to your Car Multimedia Dashboard to start your last channel with a single tap. Home Screen Widget Your favorite channel is always one tap away. The widget shows the last channel you listened to along with its artwork and favorite number, so you can play or pause it without opening the app. Add it to your Car Multimedia Dashboard for the same quick access in the car. Complete Channel Control Customize your channel list freely. Rename, reorder, and organize it the way you like. Each channel entry includes three editable fields: stream link, optional website link, and optional program guide link (provided by the user). Flexible Playback Options Watch your added channels in full screen, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), or audio-only mode. Lock screen playback and Car Multimedia support make it accessible anywhere. Custom Notifications Set repeating alerts to be reminded when your favorite programs are on air. Quick Access to Favorite Channels Add channels to your favorites, arrange them in any order, and open them with a single tap. Your favorites are waiting on the home screen widget, the Lock Screen and in Car Multimedia, so you can switch between channels without ever unlocking your phone. Sleep Timer Set a custom timer to stop playback automatically. Built-in Media Browser The integrated browser allows you to open web-based players or media sources that you have permission to view. Important Notice This app does not provide or promote any preloaded third-party content. Users are solely responsible for adding and accessing content that they are legally allowed to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Channelize at none against iPlay's 3. Channelize also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). iPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. iPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Channelize asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPlay ships an update every 3 months, Channelize every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | iPlay | Channelize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months โ better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ngo Truc Mai | Mehmet Bayram |
In-app purchases
iPlay
- Premium weekly$0.997 Days
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium yearly$19.991 Year
Channelize
No in-app purchases









