Comparison

Another IPTV vs OpenIPTV

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

Head to head
About

Another IPTV

This open-source IPTV client offers a streamlined experience for watching your favorite channels. Enjoy HD and 4K streaming with features like auto-play and smart search, all while prioritizing privacy and minimal battery usage.

Highlights
  • HD and 4K streaming support
  • Continue watching with progress tracking
  • Auto play next episode
  • Smart search and filtering
  • Cross-platform availability
  • Minimal battery consumption
  • Open source and transparent
Features
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Another IPTV is a fast, modern player for M3U, M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists — built for iPhone and iPad. WHAT YOU GET • Live TV, Movies and Series in one tidy app • M3U / M3U8 playlists from URL or local file • Xtream Codes with full API integration • Picture in Picture and background audio • Subtitle customization — fonts, colors, outlines and timing • Offline downloads with a Wi-Fi only switch • Continue Watching, Favorites and full Watch History • Long-press to play at 2x speed • Adult content filter • 10 interface languages, universal iPhone + iPad PRIVACY FIRST Your playlists and credentials stay on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Ever. WHO IS THIS FOR Anyone with a paid or free IPTV subscription, M3U playlist file, or Xtream Codes account who wants a clean, ad-free player without the bloat. DISCLAIMER Another IPTV does not include, host, or distribute any media content, channels, or playlists. You must supply your own legally obtained IPTV subscription, M3U file, or Xtream Codes credentials. The developer is not responsible for the content accessed through user-supplied playlists. The app remains free. iOS offers optional, one-time consumable tips through Apple; they unlock no features and are not subscriptions. • Contact the developer and report issues from Settings, with optional diagnostic log attachments

About

OpenIPTV

This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

Highlights
  • Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
  • Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
  • Channel browsing and real-time search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Customizable themes and sources
Features
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.

Screenshots

Another IPTV3 screens
OpenIPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenIPTV at none against Another IPTV's 3. OpenIPTV also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). Another IPTV's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Another IPTV sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OpenIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Another IPTV has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Another IPTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenIPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Another IPTV ships an update weekly, OpenIPTV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Another IPTV versus OpenIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnother IPTVOpenIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (61 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuat OzcanParry Huang

Customer experience

Another IPTV

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

OpenIPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Another IPTV

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$1.99
  • Support Development$4.99
  • Fuel the Next Update$9.99
None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Another IPTV free?
Another IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Another IPTV or OpenIPTV?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. Another IPTV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while OpenIPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Another IPTV or OpenIPTV have ads?
Neither Another IPTV nor OpenIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Another IPTV or OpenIPTV?
Another IPTV ships an update weekly, and OpenIPTV every 11 days. Most recently, Another IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpenIPTV on October 19, 2026.

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