Comparison

ApexMediaPlayer vs Fast IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

ApexMediaPlayer

Features
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Apex Media Player is a fast, modern IPTV streaming app that lets you watch Live TV, Movies, and Series from your IPTV provider using a MAC address login — no username or password required. Designed for simplicity and performance, Apex Media Player delivers a clean, responsive interface with full support for Xtream Codes IPTV portals. Just activate your MAC address or ask your provider and start watching instantly. Note: Apex Media Player does not provide or include any content. You must have an active subscription with an IPTV provider using Xtream Codes to use this app. Features MAC address login (no need to enter credentials) Stream Live TV, Movies, and Series with fast loading Browse by category and subcategory with intuitive filters Add your favorite content to a dedicated Favorites tab Fullscreen playback powered by VLC (MobileVLCKit) Auto-theming with your provider’s logo and background Works with Xtream Codes-compatible IPTV services Whether you're watching live sports, catching up on shows, or browsing your movie collection, Apex Media Player gives you everything you need — in one beautiful app. Disclaimer Apex Media Player does not host, store, or distribute any media or content The app is a client for accessing IPTV content from licensed providers Users are solely responsible for their content access and subscriptions Need support? Contact us at info@apxapp.xyz Privacy policy, https://www.apxapp.xyz/privacy Terms of use, https://www.apxapp.xyz/terms

About

Fast IPTV Player

This media player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your existing playlists. It supports various playlist formats and offers smart playback features for a seamless viewing experience. Enjoy a full TV guide, catch-up functionality, and multi-device support.

Highlights
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and Stalker portals
  • Fast channel startup and switching
  • Adaptive buffering for smooth streaming
  • Full TV guide with Catch-Up functionality
  • Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
  • Parental PIN and Face ID lock
  • Continue Watching for movies and series
Features
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Fast IPTV Player is a fast, beautiful player for the playlists you already have. Add your Xtream Codes, M3U or Stalker portal and get live TV, movies and series in one clean app — with a full TV guide, Catch-Up, AirPlay and Picture in Picture. SMART PLAYBACK • Most channels start in under a second, and switching is instant • Learns how each stream works best, so it starts faster every time • Adaptive buffering for fewer stalls on slow Wi-Fi or mobile data • Recovers on its own after a network drop — no need to restart the channel WORKS WITH YOUR PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes, M3U / M3U8 links, local playlist files and Stalker portals • Add several playlists and switch between them in one tap • Add a playlist from your computer through our website — no typing long links on your phone • Logins are stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain LIVE TV & TV GUIDE • Full programme guide (EPG) with what's on now and next • Catch-Up: watch programmes you missed, where your provider supports it • Programme reminders so you never miss the start • Favourites, hide or reorder categories, and recently watched channels MOVIES & SERIES • Posters and descriptions for your movies and series • Continue Watching picks up exactly where you left off • Seasons and episodes neatly organised SMART SEARCH • Search live channels, movies and series at once • Results as you type, with filters and recent searches WATCH YOUR WAY • AirPlay to Apple TV and AirPlay-compatible TVs • Picture in Picture for live TV and movies • Subtitles, including downloads from OpenSubtitles, and multiple audio tracks • Parental PIN to lock categories, with Face ID to reset it • Available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Turkish, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish and Russian ON EVERY SCREEN Fast IPTV Player works on iPhone and iPad — including iPhone Duo, folded or unfolded — and is also available on Apple TV. FREE TRIAL & PREMIUM Try every feature free for 7 days. After the trial, choose Annual Access (auto-renewing yearly subscription) or a one-time Lifetime unlock. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The annual subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Use: https://fastplayer.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://fastplayer.co/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ IMPORTANT Fast IPTV Player is a media player only. It does not include, sell or provide any channels, playlists, subscriptions or content. You need your own playlist or service from a provider, and you are responsible for having the right to watch the content you add. We do not support or endorse streaming copyrighted content without permission.

Screenshots

ApexMediaPlayer4 screens
Fast IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApexMediaPlayer at none against Fast IPTV Player's 2. ApexMediaPlayer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Fast IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. ApexMediaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApexMediaPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Fast IPTV Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ApexMediaPlayer versus Fast IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApexMediaPlayerFast IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperASHLEY SHANE HODGESAmmara Farooq

In-app purchases

None

ApexMediaPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fast IPTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Access$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is ApexMediaPlayer free?
ApexMediaPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast IPTV Player free?
Fast IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ApexMediaPlayer or Fast IPTV Player have ads?
Neither ApexMediaPlayer nor Fast IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApexMediaPlayer or Fast IPTV Player?
ApexMediaPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Fast IPTV Player every 2 months. Most recently, ApexMediaPlayer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fast IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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