Comparison

Playlist M3U IPTV vs EPGPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Playlist M3U IPTV

Stream IPTV channels, video series, and catch-up TV directly on your iOS devices using M3U playlists. Access content from your provider or free online sources for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support
  • HTTP/HTTPS protocol compatibility
  • Seamless TV streaming
  • Stream recording
  • Multiple subscription options
Features
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Playlist M3U IPTV is the perfect solution for streaming IPTV, video series, and catch-up TV directly on your iOS devices. Enjoy watching M3U playlists from your Internet Service Provider or access free live TV channels from various sources on the web. Key Features: - Supports M3U playlists - Compatible with multiple network protocols: HTTP, HTTPS - Easy and seamless TV streaming experience - EPG program guide - Record streams and replay them anytime, free of charge - Watch reminders: touch and hold any channel to be reminded once, every day, or only on the days you pick. Tap the notification, and the channel opens straight away - Incognito viewing: watch without adding anything to Recently watched - All your scheduled notifications in one place, easy to review and remove - Two playback engines: Apple Native Player and Custom Player, switch anytime to get the best compatibility for your stream - Favorites and Recently watched for one-tap access to the channels you use most - Cast to your TV with Chromecast - Sleep timer and daily watch reminders - Protect a playlist with Face ID - Light and dark appearance - Available in English, Vietnamese, German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese Subscription: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account once the purchase is confirmed. - Your IPTV subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings. - If a free trial is offered, any unused portion subscribe. Subscription options: Weekly Price: $ 3.99 Month Price: $ 6.99 Yearly Price: $ 25.99 Lifetime: $ 32.99 Privacy: https://privacypolycy.blogspot.com/2024/10/privacy-policy-this-page-informs-you-of.html Terms: https://privacypolycy.blogspot.com/2024/10/terms-of-service-last-updated-09-jan.html EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: doanhavuongit@gmail.com

About

EPGPlayer

This unofficial client connects to your EPGStation server to stream live TV and recorded programs. It supports various formats, subtitles, PiP mode, and offline downloads. Manage schedules, set notifications, and authenticate securely.

Highlights
  • Live TV and recorded program playback
  • Supports TS and encoded formats
  • ARIB STD-B24 subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Offline program downloads
  • Program schedule management and notifications
  • Secure server authentication
Features
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This is an unofficial native app for EPGStation. You must have your own EPGStation server to use this app. Key features: - Playback - Recorded program playback - Livestream TV playback - Supports both encoded and original "TS" (無変換) formats - Supports "ARIB STD-B24" subtitles through "libaribcaption" - Supports PiP (Picture in Picture) mode - Supports playback on external displays (e.g. AirPlay) - Downloads - Download recorded programs for offline playback - Download continues while the app is in background - Program schedules - Show program schedules for all channels - Show currently playing program for a live channel - Set notifications for programs - Add programs to calendar - Schedule and manage program recordings - Server authentication - SSO-based authentication (Cloudflare Zero Trust) - HTTP basic authentication - Custom HTTP Authorization header Licenses for videos used in the screenshots: Wing It!, Sprite Fright, Coffee Run, Glass Half: (CC) Blender Foundation | studio.blender.org Spring: © Blender Foundation | cloud.blender.org/spring Agent 327: Operation Barbershop is released under CC-BY-ND license.

Screenshots

Playlist M3U IPTV4 screens
EPGPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EPGPlayer at 5.0 against Playlist M3U IPTV's 4.2. EPGPlayer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Playlist M3U IPTV's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Playlist M3U IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. EPGPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EPGPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playlist M3U IPTV has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playlist M3U IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, EPGPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Playlist M3U IPTV versus EPGPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaylist M3U IPTVEPGPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoan Ha Vuong宜 谢

Customer experience

Playlist M3U IPTV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

EPGPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Playlist M3U IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Playlist M3U IPTV$3.997 Days
  • Playlist M3U IPTV3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Playlist M3U IPTV7 Days trial$25.991 Year
One-time1
  • Playlist M3U IPTV$32.99
None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playlist M3U IPTV free?
Playlist M3U IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Playlist M3U IPTV or EPGPlayer?
EPGPlayer is rated higher. Playlist M3U IPTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EPGPlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Playlist M3U IPTV or EPGPlayer have ads?
Neither Playlist M3U IPTV nor EPGPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playlist M3U IPTV or EPGPlayer?
Playlist M3U IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and EPGPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, Playlist M3U IPTV was updated on October 16, 2026 and EPGPlayer on October 24, 2026.

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