Comparison

MX Player vs YES IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

MX Player

Stream live TV, movies, and sports with this M3U player. It offers fast loading, 4K support, and detailed content information. Enjoy a smooth viewing experience with customizable favorites and subtitle options.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast M3U playlist loading
  • 4K and Full HD streaming
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Rich movie and series information
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple languages and subtitles
  • Advanced parental controls
Features
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Looking for a high-performance M3U player to effortlessly stream your favorite channels? Introducing MX IPTV Player – a robust and versatile M3U streaming solution designed for iOS, tvOS and macOS. With a sleek, intuitive interface and state-of-the-art streaming technology, MX IPTV Player ensures smooth and uninterrupted playback of live TV, movies, sports, and more. Plus, it supports all screen resolutions, including 4K, guaranteeing a top-tier viewing experience. Key Features of MX IPTV Player: - Lightning-Fast Streaming – Load M3U playlists in seconds, with zero buffering. - Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Interface – Navigate content and channels effortlessly. - 4K & Full HD Ready – Fully optimized for iOS, tvOS, macOS. - Rich Movie & Series Information – Access release dates, cast, trailers, and ratings at a glance. - Favorites List – Quickly access your favorite channels, movies, and series with one tap. - Multiple Languages & Subtitles – Enjoy content in your preferred language and subtitle options. - Advanced Parental Controls – Restrict content access for a safer viewing environment. How to Get Started with MX IPTV Player: - Get an M3U playlist or URL from your content provider (We do not provide content). - Upload your playlist in app. - Activate your account via in-app purchase and start streaming immediately. Take advantage of our 7-day free trial, with full access to all features. After the trial, simply purchase an activation license to continue using the app via in-app purchase.

About

YES IPTV Player

Watch movies, series, and live streams with unlimited playlist support for Xtream API and M3U. Download content for offline viewing and personalize your experience with category management and parental locks. Offers a modern interface and advanced playback controls.

Highlights
  • Offline watching
  • Unlimited playlist support
  • Category personalization & parental lock
  • Multiple playback engines
  • Live TV & Catch-Up
  • TMDb & Trakt integration
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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YES IPTV Player elevates your IPTV experience with powerful features, a modern and user-friendly interface. Easily watch movies, series, and live streams with unlimited playlist support for Xtream API and M3U. Download your content and enjoy it offline without an internet connection. YES IPTV PLAYER DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY CONTENT. You can get the best experience by adding your own content. YES IPTV Player offers an easy-to-use experience with a modern and intuitive interface inspired by Apple's native apps. The free version provides a smooth experience without ads, watermarks, or complicated menus. It displays only the accessible content from the user's playlist. While offering one of the most feature-rich free experiences, it also provides premium features at affordable prices. KEY FEATURES - YES IPTV is now on Apple TV! - Download & Offline Watching Download content and watch without an internet connection. - Unlimited Playlist Support Add and manage unlimited playlists in Xtream API and M3U formats. - Category Personalization & Parental Lock Sort, hide, or lock categories with a password. Shape your viewing experience. - Multiple Playback Engines Choose between VLCKit, KSPlayer, and AetherEngine. - Live TV & Catch-Up Switch channels quickly and watch past broadcasts when supported by your provider. - PiP Support Keep watching while using other apps (KSPlayer). - TMDb Integration Explore movie and series details, ratings, seasons, and episodes. - Advanced Search Quickly search among movies, series, and live TV content. - Personalized Home Continue Watching, Newly Added, Recommendations, and Recently Watched. - Favorites & Watch History Save your favorite content and track your viewing history. - Trakt Integration Sync your watch history with Trakt. - Automatic Episode Playback Automatically continue to the next episode or season when available. - EPG & Reminders View TV schedules and receive reminders before programs start. - Best-in-Class VoiceOver Support Improved accessibility with full VoiceOver integration for visually impaired users. - Playback, Subtitle & Audio Controls Adjust subtitles, audio tracks, sync, playback speed, aspect ratio, default preferences. - OpenSubtitles Integration Search and download online subtitles for your content. - Auto Playlist Refresh Playlists are refreshed automatically when the app launches or at intervals you choose (between Off and every 7 days). - Family Sharing Support Share your subscription with your family using Apple Family Sharing. - iCloud Sync Sync favorites, watch history, and settings across all your devices. - Background Playback Continue watching even when the screen is off or when using other apps. - Theme Options Choose from light, dark, or system default theme. NOTICES - YES IPTV Player has no affiliation with any third-party content provider. - YES IPTV Player does not provide any content. You must supply your own playlist to use the app. We do not support the unauthorized use of copyrighted content. - YES IPTV Player uses VLCKit (VideoLAN), KSPlayer, and AetherEngine for media playback. Third-party software is subject to its respective licenses. - YES IPTV Player uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. - YES IPTV Player uses Trakt but is not endorsed or certified by Trakt. - OpenSubtitles.com provides subtitle search and download services. YES IPTV Player is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenSubtitles.com. - The screenshots shown on this page are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real video content. YES IPTV Player and its developer do not provide or take responsibility for any digital content. You must supply your own digital media and have an active iCloud account to use this app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MX Player4 screens
YES IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MX Player at 5.0 against YES IPTV Player's 4.4. MX Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). YES IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 2). 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. MX Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YES IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MX Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YES IPTV Player has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Player ships an update monthly, YES IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MX Player versus YES IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX PlayerYES IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews—82.8% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar Media Tech LLCYunus Emre SEYHAN

Customer experience

MX Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

YES IPTV Player

All ratings59 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MX Player

One-time1
  • Activation$12.99
3 purchases

YES IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YES IPTV Player free?
YES IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Player or YES IPTV Player?
MX Player is rated higher. MX Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while YES IPTV Player averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do MX Player or YES IPTV Player have ads?
Neither MX Player nor YES IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Player or YES IPTV Player?
MX Player ships an update monthly, and YES IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, MX Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and YES IPTV Player on November 8, 2026.

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