# IPTV Player vs M3U Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player at 88% against M3U Player's 0%. IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of M3U Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-player-pro/id6741110617/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TUGCE BASTUG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805663373) | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-player-pro/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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548)

This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Xtream Codes API integration, Channel organization by groups, Favorite channel saving, Built-in video player, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Sixmonths Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is M3U Player free?

M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or M3U Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while M3U Player averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player or M3U Player have ads?

Both IPTV Player and M3U Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or M3U Player?

IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 22, 2026 and M3U Player on October 25, 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.*