Another IPTV vs OpenIPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Another IPTV sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OpenIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Another IPTV ships an update weekly, OpenIPTV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Another IPTV | OpenIPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suat Ozcan | Parry Huang |
Customer experience
Another IPTV
OpenIPTV
In-app purchases
Another IPTV
- Buy Me a Coffee$1.99
- Support Development$4.99
- Fuel the Next Update$9.99
OpenIPTV
No in-app purchases









