Comparison

IPTV Player vs PulseIPTV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

This app allows you to watch your own IPTV playlists on your iPhone or iPad. It supports M3U playlists, offers an electronic program guide, and allows for catch-up TV and time-shifting. Your data is stored locally or via iCloud, ensuring privacy.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Catch-up and time-shift viewing
  • Favorites and watch history
  • Multiple playlist management
  • iCloud sync for playlists
Features
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Meet the updated BOTTAK IPTV! A convenient IPTV/OTT player for iPhone and iPad, built for people who want to watch their own playlists quickly, easily, and without unnecessary third-party services. The app works directly with your playlists: no built-in channels, no intrusive recommendations, and no storage of your data on the app’s servers. BOTTAK IPTV helps you bring all your TV content together in one place and watch it the way that works best for you: live, with catch-up/archive support, TV guide, favorites, and watch history. • No App Servers Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and settings are stored on your device or in your personal iCloud account. BOTTAK IPTV does not require registration and does not create its own media library. • M3U Playlist Support Add a link to your M3U playlist and start watching. The app supports popular IPTV/OTT use cases and works with playlists from various providers. • Multiple Playlists in One App Add multiple playlists, switch between them, rename them, activate the one you need, or remove outdated ones. • Electronic Program Guide (EPG) View up-to-date TV schedules directly in the app. EPG data is downloaded and stored locally, and if an EPG link is missing from a playlist, you can add it manually. • Catch-Up and Time-Shift Viewing If your provider supports archive/catch-up playback, you can watch previously aired programs, rewind live TV, jump to previous or next shows, and start the current program from the beginning. • Favorites and Watch History Add your favorite channels to Favorites and quickly return to recently watched channels through viewing history. • Convenient Channel Navigation Browse channels by category, switch between channels easily, hide unnecessary groups, and organize your channel list the way you prefer. • Program Reminders Don’t want to miss an important broadcast? Set reminders for upcoming programs and receive local notifications before they start. • Flexible Player Settings Customize seek intervals, archive type, playback engine, and additional playback options, including deinterlacing support for compatible streams. • iCloud Sync Optionally store and restore your playlists through iCloud to quickly transfer your data to another device. • Optimized for iPhone and iPad BOTTAK IPTV is designed for comfortable viewing on different screen sizes and works equally well for quickly launching a channel or for everyday use. IMPORTANT: BOTTAK IPTV does not provide any built-in or preloaded playlists. To watch content, you must use your own playlist provided by your IPTV provider or from publicly available sources on the internet. All illustrations and logos belong to their respective copyright owners.

About

PulseIPTV

Features
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Pulse IPTV is a media player for the M3U playlists and Xtream-compatible accounts you choose to connect. Add a playlist by URL or import an M3U file, then browse live TV, movies and series from your source. LIVE TV • Browse channels by category, search and save favourites • See current and upcoming programmes when your source provides guide data • Open streams in the built-in player, with AirPlay and Picture in Picture on supported devices MOVIES & SERIES • Browse provider catalogues by category and sort order • Search across the catalogue on your device • Browse seasons and episodes when your source provides them YOUR PLAYLISTS • Add and switch between multiple playlists or accounts • Import an M3U file or connect with an Xtream-compatible account Pulse IPTV does not host, include or sell streams or subscriptions. Availability, guide data, artwork and playback depend on the source you add, your network and supported stream formats. Use only content you are authorized to access.

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
PulseIPTV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPTV Player at 15.0 against PulseIPTV's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IPTV Player versus PulseIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerPulseIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii PiankevichHarsh Alkutkar

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

PulseIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PulseIPTV free?
PulseIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Player or PulseIPTV have ads?
Neither IPTV Player nor PulseIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or PulseIPTV?
IPTV Player ships an update every 3 days, and PulseIPTV every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and PulseIPTV on October 30, 2026.

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