Comparison

IPTV vs Shortmox

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

Head to head
About

IPTV

This app is a powerful IPTV player that allows you to stream live TV channels and video-on-demand content. It supports M3U playlists, an electronic program guide, and allows you to organize your favorite channels for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support
  • Live TV and VOD streaming
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Favorites and categories
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
  • Multiple playlist management
Features
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StreamPlay – Ultimate IPTV Smart Player StreamPlay is your all-in-one IPTV player designed for a seamless and powerful live TV streaming experience. Whether you're watching live channels, video-on-demand, or catching up on your favorite shows, StreamPlay brings your entertainment to life—anytime, anywhere. ◆ Key Features: - Easy M3U Playlist Support Import your M3U/M3U8 playlists quickly and securely. StreamPlay supports both remote URLs and local file uploads. - Live TV & VOD Streaming Watch live television channels and video on demand in high quality. Enjoy sports, news, movies, and more. - Modern & Intuitive Interface Clean, user-friendly design optimized for smooth navigation across your channels and categories. - EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Integrated support for EPG so you never miss a show. View what's currently on and what's coming up next. - Favorites & Categories Create your own channel groups and mark your favorite content for easy access. - Multiple Playlist Support Add and manage multiple playlists without clutter or confusion. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Keep watching while multitasking—StreamPlay supports PiP on supported devices. - Secure & Private Your data stays yours. StreamPlay does not host or stream any media content. You control your playlists. Disclaimer: StreamPlay does not provide or include any media or content. Users must provide their own playlists or content sources. The app does not support or endorse the streaming of copyrighted content without permission. Get unlimited access to all premium Stream Player Subscribe Monthly Stream Player pro at $1.99 and Yearly Stream Player Pro at $9.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/akshay-vavadiya-pp • Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/akshayvavadiya-tos Start Streaming Today Download StreamPlay and unlock the full power of IPTV streaming. All your content, beautifully organized in one app

About

Shortmox

Features
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Discover short films through thoughtful editorial curation. Shortmox is a film-information and discovery guide built around hand-picked shorts, independent voices, festival discoveries, and rising directors. Browse focused collections, search the catalog, read film details, learn about creators, and save titles to your personal shelf. What you can do: • Explore editorial short-film selections • Search by title, creator, description, or category • Read concise film and creator information • Save films to your personal shelf • Share film pages with friends • Open the official publisher page when you choose to watch Shortmox does not host, download, retransmit, or play third-party video inside the app. Watch links clearly identify the destination and open outside Shortmox in the publisher’s app or your device browser. The catalog is curated by people—not an infinite-scroll entertainment feed.

Screenshots

IPTV4 screens
Shortmox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortmox at none against IPTV's 2. Shortmox also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). IPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. IPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shortmox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV ships an update monthly, Shortmox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV versus Shortmox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVShortmox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB51 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMT TunnelSUPER KIM KIMYA VE TEKSTIL SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • StreamPlay Monthly$1.991 Month
  • StreamPlay Yearly$9.991 Year
None

Shortmox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV free?
IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shortmox free?
Shortmox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV or Shortmox have ads?
Both IPTV and Shortmox show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV or Shortmox?
IPTV ships an update monthly, and Shortmox every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPTV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shortmox on October 25, 2026.

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