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
Read full description

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

This app lets you watch movies, series, and live streams from your own IPTV playlists. It supports offline viewing, category management, and provides a Netflix-style interface without ads. Enjoy advanced features like catchup TV, TMDB integration, and personalized homepages.

Highlights
  • Offline viewing
  • Unlimited playlist support (Xtream/M3U)
  • Category personalization & parental lock
  • TMDB integration for content info
  • Catchup TV support
  • Favorites & watch history
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 is designed as an alternative to popular IPTV apps such as IPTVX, Opus, Chillio, UHF, TiviMate, Tivimax, Snappier, IPTV+ and Smarters. It offers a Netflix-style, clean user experience without ads, watermarks, or complex navigation. The app focuses only on the user’s playlist and never shows unavailable content. It provides one of the most feature-rich free experiences while keeping premium features more affordable. 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. - Fast Channel Switching in Live TV Switch channels from the player without stopping the stream. - Catchup TV Support Watch previously aired content if supported by your IPTV provider. - PiP Support Keep watching your content while navigating between apps (only with KSPlayer). - TMDB Integration Rich experience with detailed info on movies and series, including season and episode support. - Advanced Search Quickly search among movies, series, and live TV content. - Homepage Features Stay up to date with dynamic sections like Continue Watching, Newly Added, Recommended, and Recently Watched Channels. - Favorites & Watch History Save your favorite content and track your viewing history. - Trakt Integration Sync your watch history with your Trakt account. - Auto Episode/Season Switching Automatically jump to the next episode or season while watching series (if available). - EPG Support & Program Reminders View live broadcast schedules from your IPTV provider or custom EPG URL and set reminders for upcoming programs. - Best-in-Class VoiceOver Support Improved accessibility with full VoiceOver integration for visually impaired users. - Spotlight Search Support Quickly find and access movies, series, live TV, and favorite content from your device’s search screen. - 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 the VLCKit player, maintained by the VLC developers. - YES IPTV Player uses the TMDb API to provide information about your content, but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. - 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 4.2. MX Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). YES IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (41 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YES IPTV Player has 41 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 June 4, 2026 and September 19, 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) — better4.2 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews—82.8% of reviews
Number of ratings241 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB111 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 ratings41 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative12.2%
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 4.2 from 41 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 June 4, 2026 and YES IPTV Player on September 19, 2026.

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