Comparison

EPGPlayer vs Wivo IPTV Player

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

Head to head
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.

About

Wivo IPTV Player

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Wivo is a fast, elegant player for your own IPTV playlists and streams. Add your M3U/M3U8 link or your Xtream Codes login, and Wivo organizes everything into a clean, easy-to-use interface: live channels, movies and series, all in one place. Wivo is a player only. It does not include or provide any channels, media or subscriptions, and is not affiliated with any content provider. You need your own playlist or credentials from your provider. FEATURES • Import M3U / M3U8 playlists and connect via Xtream Codes • Live TV, Movies (VOD) and Series in a single app • Recording — record live streams instantly, or schedule recordings in advance • Favorites and Watch Later • Continue Watching — resume right where you left off • Multiple playlists and multiple profiles • Fast search and category browsing • Multi-device sync — your playlists, favorites and progress everywhere • Clean, modern interface with dark mode • Multi-language: English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic (with RTL) IMPORTANT Wivo does not supply any media, channels or subscriptions. You are solely responsible for the content you load and must hold the rights to access it. Wivo simply plays the playlists you provide. WIVO PREMIUM The optional subscription unlocks advanced features. Wivo remains usable without it. • Premium Monthly or Premium Yearly, at the price shown in the app • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://wivoiptvplayer.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://wivoiptvplayer.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

EPGPlayer4 screens
Wivo IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPGPlayer at none against Wivo IPTV Player's 2. Wivo IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Wivo IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EPGPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EPGPlayer against 5.0 for Wivo IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Wivo IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EPGPlayer versus Wivo IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPGPlayerWivo IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宜 谢Maxime SADDEM

In-app purchases

None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wivo IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wivo IPTV Player free?
Wivo IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EPGPlayer or Wivo IPTV Player?
EPGPlayer and Wivo IPTV Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do EPGPlayer or Wivo IPTV Player have ads?
Neither EPGPlayer nor Wivo IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPGPlayer or Wivo IPTV Player?
EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Wivo IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, EPGPlayer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Wivo IPTV Player on November 6, 2026.

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