Comparison

IPTV Plus vs Octopus Explorer

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
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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

Octopus Explorer

Features
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Octopus Explorer is a free, open-source native iOS app for managing your self-hosted media server. If you run Jellyseerr, Overseerr, or Seerr, Octopus Explorer gives you a fast, native way to browse, search, and request movies and TV shows — no browser tab required. IMPORTANT: Octopus Explorer is an independent, unofficial client. It connects to your own Jellyseerr, Overseerr, or Seerr server and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by those projects. It is not a media streaming service and does not include any content — you'll need an existing server to use the app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse curated Discover sliders configured on your server • Search movies, TV shows, and people with instant type-ahead results • View rich detail pages: overview, cast, seasons, episodes, recommendations, and similar titles • Request movies and full or partial TV seasons, with Radarr/Sonarr quality profile selection • Request individual titles from a collection, or the whole collection at once • Track request status: pending, approved, processing, and available • Approve, decline, or delete requests as an admin — right from your phone • Browse and request from your Jellyfin watchlist (Jellyseerr/Seerr) • Add and switch between multiple servers • Sign in with local credentials, Plex OAuth, or Jellyfin/Emby login • Stay signed in with secure Keychain-backed session persistence • Choose system, light, or dark appearance SUPPORTED BACKENDS Octopus Explorer works with Jellyseerr, Overseerr, and Seerr. The app automatically detects which one you're running and adjusts the interface accordingly. PRIVACY AND OPENNESS Octopus Explorer has no ads and no in-app purchases. It's built and maintained by Frost Forge Labs Inc. under the Apache License 2.0 — the source code is public on GitHub. Optional sponsorship links are available from the Support Development page on our website; supporting the project never unlocks features, and every user gets the same app. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later, iPhone or iPad • An existing Jellyseerr, Overseerr, or Seerr server (self-hosted or remote) Learn more, get setup help, and see supported platforms at seerrclient.dev.

Screenshots

IPTV Plus4 screens
Octopus Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octopus Explorer at none against IPTV Plus's 10. Octopus Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown). IPTV Plus's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price 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. Octopus Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Plus versus Octopus Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlusOctopus Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (154 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIPTV Stream Solutions LLCFrost Forge Labs Inc.

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

Octopus Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Plus free?
IPTV Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Octopus Explorer free?
Octopus Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Plus or Octopus Explorer have ads?
IPTV Plus shows ads; Octopus Explorer does not.

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