Comparison

IPTV Plus vs Spark Media Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Plus

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand video on your Apple devices. This modern player supports playlists, series, and catch-up content, offering a smooth and flexible experience. Bring your streaming content together in one place with an intuitive layout.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV, movies, and VOD
  • Supports playlists, series, and catch-up
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
  • Intuitive layout and responsive design
  • Supports M3U and Xtream codes
  • Secure and private content management
Features
Read full description

IPTV Plus is a modern IPTV player that allows you to stream live television, movies, and video on demand directly on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The app is built to offer a smooth and flexible experience across all Apple devices with support for playlists, series, and catch-up content. Whether you want to watch live TV channels or access on-demand video from your own source, IPTV Plus offers high performance and an intuitive layout. The app supports external streaming links including playlist files and M3U or Xtream codes, all managed securely and privately. No content is provided inside the app. You must use your own service or stream credentials. A valid subscription is required to use IPTV Plus without interruptions. The subscription ensures access to the full experience with continuous playback, feature updates, and support. Use the app at home, while travelling, or anywhere you have internet access. IPTV Plus brings your streaming content together in one place with elegant and responsive design for Apple devices. Disclaimer: This app does not provide or include any content or channels. IPTV Plus is a video player only. Users must add their own content or credentials from their service provider. Privacy Policy: https://iptvpls.tv/privacy Terms of Use: https://iptvpls.tv/terms

About

Spark Media Player

This app functions as a high-performance media player for your personal digital content and remote network playlists. It offers seamless integration with Xtream Codes API or M3U playlists, allowing you to organize and stream your media across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Multi-profile and playlist management
  • Cinematic user interface
  • Advanced playback controls
  • Personalized library with favorites and search
  • Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)
Features
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Spark Media Player: Your Ultimate Media Player for High-Quality Viewing Spark Media Player is a powerful and versatile media engine that delivers a smooth, premium viewing experience across all your Apple devices. Designed for seamless usability and zero clutter, it acts as a high-performance reader for your personally owned digital content and remote network playlists. Whether you are loading a local media file or streaming from remote network servers, Spark Media Player provides a reliable, lightning-fast media experience without interruptions. IMPORTANT NOTICE: • Spark Media Player does not provide, host, sell, or promote any media content, digital playlists, or streaming services. • Users must add and manage their own legally acquired media credentials or M3U playlist URLs (via Xtream Codes API or standard playlist links). • We do not endorse or support the streaming of copyright-protected material without explicit permission from the rightful intellectual property holder. KEY FEATURES: • Dual Integration Engine: Seamlessly connect using your personal Xtream Codes API credentials or upload raw M3U / M3U8 playlist configurations. • Multi-Profile & Playlist Management: Effortlessly organize, manage, and switch between multiple network playlist providers or media servers. • Cinematic User Interface: Navigation built for modern displays. Enjoy an intuitive layout that separates Live TV, Movies, and TV Series perfectly. • Advanced Playback Controls: Features optimized video player engines supporting fast channel switching (zapping), fluid rendering, and major digital formats. • Personalized Library: Pin your top feeds to your favorites list, organize channels by categories, and use global search to find content instantly. • Multi-Device Support: Fully responsive layout designed to scale beautifully across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Stream your personal media on your own terms, wherever and whenever you want. Download Spark Media Player today and take control of your digital library! Terms of use - https://redripsolutions.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://redripsolutions.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

IPTV Plus4 screens
Spark Media Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPTV Plus and Spark Media Player both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Spark Media Player's written reviews are positive against 21% of IPTV Plus's. Spark Media Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). IPTV Plus's advantage is ratings volume (210 vs 11) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. IPTV Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Spark Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Plus against 4.6 for Spark Media Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Plus has 210 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of IPTV Plus's written reviews are positive against 64% of Spark Media Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Spark Media Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IPTV Plus versus Spark Media Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlusSpark Media Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (210 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.3% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIPTV Stream Solutions LLCRedrip Solutions

Customer experience

IPTV Plus

All ratings201 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative68.5%

Spark Media Player

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IPTV Plus

Subscriptions8
  • IPTV Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • IPTV Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • IPTV Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • IPTV Smart Player - Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • IPTV Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
  • IPTV Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • IPTV Smart Player Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • IPTV Premium - Yearly Family$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • IPTV Player Lifetime Purchase$39.99
  • IPTV Player: Lifetime Purchase$99.99
None

Spark Media Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Plus free?
IPTV Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spark Media Player free?
Spark Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Plus or Spark Media Player?
Spark Media Player is rated higher. IPTV Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Spark Media Player averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do IPTV Plus or Spark Media Player have ads?
IPTV Plus shows ads; Spark Media Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Plus or Spark Media Player?
IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spark Media Player weekly. Most recently, IPTV Plus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spark Media Player on October 28, 2026.

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