Comparison

MiroPlayer vs Channelize

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

Head to head
About

MiroPlayer

A fast and modern media player supporting all playlist types for a smooth user experience. Easily find your favorite content with advanced play history.

Highlights
  • Super fast media playback
  • Supports all playlist types
  • Modern user interface
  • Smooth user experience
  • Advanced play history
Features
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MiroPlayer is a video player for iPhone and iPad that plays the IPTV playlist you already have. Add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login once on the MiroPlayer website, and your live channels, movies and series appear in one place. MiroPlayer does not include any channels, playlists or media, and it does not provide or sell access to any. You need your own playlist from a provider you are authorized to use. LIVE TV • Channel groups, plus your Favorites and Recently Viewed channels • The channel list opens over the picture, so you keep watching while you browse • Swipe up or down on the picture to change channel • Current and next program in the channel banner when your Xtream Codes provider supplies a guide • Replay: go back to earlier programs on Xtream Codes channels that offer catch-up • Search every group at once MOVIES AND SERIES • Poster grid with your provider's categories, Favorites and Recently Viewed • Sort by date added, name or rating, and search by title • Details page with plot, cast and genre • Seasons and episodes, with the next episode starting on its own • Continue watching where you stopped, or start again from the beginning PLAYBACK • Choose any subtitle and audio track a movie or episode carries • Subtitle size and color you can adjust • Double-tap the left or right side of a movie or episode to skip 10 seconds • Pinch to switch the picture between fit, fill and stretch • Plays HLS (m3u8) and the other stream formats IPTV providers commonly use MADE FOR TOUCH Tap a channel or a poster to start watching. Touch and hold a channel, a group or a poster for more options, such as adding it to Favorites or moving it. Live channels and groups can also be locked from there. MAKE IT YOURS • Keep several playlists on one device and switch between them • Parental control: lock live channels, whole live groups and Settings behind a PIN • Reorder channels and groups, and hide the categories you never use • Turn watch history on or off for live TV, movies and series • 16 interface languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian GETTING STARTED 1. Open MiroPlayer. It shows your device's MAC address and device key, and a QR code. 2. Go to www.miroplayer.com or scan the code, enter those details and add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login. 3. Tap Reload on the start screen, or Refresh on the home screen, and your playlist is ready. PLEASE NOTE MiroPlayer is a media player only. It contains no content, provides no playlists and is not affiliated with any content or channel provider. Only play streams you have the right to watch. Channel names, programs and artwork shown in the screenshots are fictional and for illustration only. Questions or feedback: info@miroplayer.com

About

Channelize

Features
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Your Personalized TV Experience - Fully Customizable This app lets you create your own personalized television lineup by adding your own streaming links (such as m3u8 or other media sources you have the rights to use). Car Multimedia Support Your channels, right on your car's display. Favorites sit at the top, your categories follow the same order as on your phone. Change channels without taking your hands off the wheel, or tap the star to add one to your favorites. Add the widget to your Car Multimedia Dashboard to start your last channel with a single tap. Home Screen Widget Your favorite channel is always one tap away. The widget shows the last channel you listened to along with its artwork and favorite number, so you can play or pause it without opening the app. Add it to your Car Multimedia Dashboard for the same quick access in the car. Complete Channel Control Customize your channel list freely. Rename, reorder, and organize it the way you like. Each channel entry includes three editable fields: stream link, optional website link, and optional program guide link (provided by the user). Flexible Playback Options Watch your added channels in full screen, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), or audio-only mode. Lock screen playback and Car Multimedia support make it accessible anywhere. Custom Notifications Set repeating alerts to be reminded when your favorite programs are on air. Quick Access to Favorite Channels Add channels to your favorites, arrange them in any order, and open them with a single tap. Your favorites are waiting on the home screen widget, the Lock Screen and in Car Multimedia, so you can switch between channels without ever unlocking your phone. Sleep Timer Set a custom timer to stop playback automatically. Built-in Media Browser The integrated browser allows you to open web-based players or media sources that you have permission to view. Important Notice This app does not provide or promote any preloaded third-party content. Users are solely responsible for adding and accessing content that they are legally allowed to use.

Screenshots

MiroPlayer4 screens
Channelize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MiroPlayer at none against Channelize's shown. MiroPlayer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiroPlayer ships an update monthly, Channelize every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MiroPlayer versus Channelize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiroPlayerChannelize
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarwan SibaaMehmet Bayram

In-app purchases

None

MiroPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Channelize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiroPlayer free?
MiroPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Channelize free?
Channelize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MiroPlayer or Channelize have ads?
Channelize shows ads; MiroPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, MiroPlayer or Channelize?
MiroPlayer ships an update monthly, and Channelize every 11 months. Most recently, MiroPlayer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Channelize on October 7, 2026.

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