Comparison

MX Player vs Fluid IPTV

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

Fluid IPTV

Stream IPTV content from M3U or Xtream sources with this powerful player. Enjoy high-quality playback, enhanced browsing with metadata, and offline viewing options. Easily manage playlists and access favorites with a personalized home screen.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream API support
  • Built-in VLC streaming engines
  • TMDB metadata for browsing
  • HDR and Dolby Vision playback
  • Offline viewing downloads
  • Personalized home screen
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Fluid IPTV is a player: it does not provide, host or distribute any channel, any movie or any content whatsoever. You add your own playlists — an Xtream Codes account or an M3U/M3U8 file you already own — and the app takes care of playing them properly. Built for iPhone and iPad, Fluid IPTV turns a plain list of streams into a polished library: posters, summaries, resume playback and a program guide, with no complicated setup. UNIVERSAL PLAYBACK • Built-in VLC engine: HLS, MP4, MKV, TS, AVI, FLV, RTMP and RTSP. • Pick your audio track, subtitles and aspect ratio. • Fast start, and playback resumes exactly where you left off. YOUR PLAYLISTS, ORGANIZED • Xtream Codes accounts and M3U / M3U8 files. • Live channels, movies and series sorted into categories. • Instant search within your active playlist. LIVE TV • Electronic program guide (EPG) with the schedule for the hours ahead. • Catch-up TV to watch a program again after it aired, when your source offers it. MOVIES AND SERIES • Details enriched by TMDB: posters, synopses, ratings, cast and trailers. • Follow a series and get a notification as soon as a new episode shows up. • History, per-episode resume, favorites and a watch later list. OFFLINE AND ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Download movies and episodes to watch them without a connection (Pro subscription). • iCloud sync keeps your playlists, favorites and progress identical on every device. MADE FOR IPAD • Layout designed for large screens and a carefully tuned dark mode. FREE AND PRO Fluid IPTV is free to use, with one playlist and occasional ads. A Fluid IPTV Pro subscription removes the ads, unlocks unlimited playlists and gives access to offline downloads. Monthly or yearly, cancel any time from your Apple Account settings. ABOUT CONTENT Fluid IPTV is a neutral player. No playlist, no stream and no television subscription is included with the app, and the app offers no way to search for one. Only use sources you own or are authorized to access, and comply with the law in your country. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fluidiptv.com/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MX Player4 screens
Fluid IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MX Player at none against Fluid IPTV's shown. MX Player also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Fluid IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Fluid IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MX Player against 5.0 for Fluid IPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Player ships an update monthly, Fluid IPTV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MX Player versus Fluid IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX PlayerFluid IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar Media Tech LLCPierre-yves Boulbin

Customer experience

MX Player

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

Fluid IPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MX Player

One-time1
  • Activation$12.99
3 purchases

Fluid IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • 1 months offer$0.991 Month
  • 6 months offer$3.996 Months
  • One year offer$5.991 Year

Questions

Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fluid IPTV free?
Fluid IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Player or Fluid IPTV?
MX Player and Fluid IPTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MX Player or Fluid IPTV have ads?
Fluid IPTV shows ads; MX Player does not.
Which is updated more often, MX Player or Fluid IPTV?
MX Player ships an update monthly, and Fluid IPTV every 10 days. Most recently, MX Player was updated on June 4, 2026 and Fluid IPTV on September 10, 2026.

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