Comparison

BZ IPTV vs NanoPlayer

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

Head to head
About

BZ IPTV

Features
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BZ IPTV is a tvOS player for your personal IPTV playlists. Import M3U/M3U8 lists or Xtream Codes credentials, browse live channels, movies, and series, and check the EPG with current programming.\n\nHighlights:\n- M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes support\n- Live, Movies, and Series sections with categories\n- EPG guide and quick access to recent channels\n- Global search across channels, movies, and series\n- Quality grouping (SD/HD/FHD/4K)\n- Configurable cache and multiple playlists\n\nNote: BZ IPTV does not provide content or playlists. You need a valid provider subscription or URL.

About

NanoPlayer

Features
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NanoPlayer is a lightweight stream URL player. It plays network stream URLs you provide — it does NOT supply, host, or distribute any channels, streams, or media content. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP You must bring your own legally obtained stream URL (e.g. an HLS stream your organization or service has authorized you to access). Paste the URL into the app to start playing. FEATURES • TV Remote-style 1–9 preset grid — tap a number key to instantly switch to your preset stream • Channel list with alphabetical index, name search • Import streams: single URL or batch via M3U file • Favorite channels for quick access • Subtitle / CC track detection (when the stream includes embedded tracks) • Sleep timer — auto-stop after a set duration • Full-screen playback with auto-rotate to landscape • Full-screen gestures: slide right half to adjust volume, left half to adjust brightness • Auto-resume last played stream on launch • Auto-skip on stream error • Dead-link detection and cleanup for custom entries • Light / Dark / System appearance theme • Game controllers: play/pause, switch channels, and cycle presets with an MFi, Xbox, or PlayStation controller. • Quick Links (URL schemes): open a preset, play/pause, or switch channels from Safari, a Home Screen icon, or another app — e.g. `nanoplayer://play?preset=1`. • Apple Shortcuts: automate NanoPlayer — start a channel preset when you connect to your car, get home, and more. PRO (one-time purchase) Unlock all limits and advanced features: • Preset grid: 3 slots → 9 slots • Favorites: up to 5 → unlimited • Custom imports: up to 5 → unlimited IMPORTANT NOTICE NanoPlayer does not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content, channel lists, or media resources. You are solely responsible for ensuring the stream URLs you import are legally obtained and that you have the right to access them.

Screenshots

BZ IPTV4 screens
NanoPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BZ IPTV at none against NanoPlayer's 1. NanoPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. NanoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BZ IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BZ IPTV ships an update every 4 months, NanoPlayer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BZ IPTV versus NanoPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBZ IPTVNanoPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBazinga Systems恒俭 č‘£

In-app purchases

None

BZ IPTV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NanoPlayer

One-time1
  • NanoPlayer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is BZ IPTV free?
BZ IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NanoPlayer free?
NanoPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BZ IPTV or NanoPlayer have ads?
Neither BZ IPTV nor NanoPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BZ IPTV or NanoPlayer?
BZ IPTV ships an update every 4 months, and NanoPlayer every 3 days. Most recently, BZ IPTV was updated on October 28, 2026 and NanoPlayer on October 28, 2026.

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