SimpleIPTV vs FoxIPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleIPTV
This app lets you cast IPTV channels from your iPhone or iPad to Chromecast or Google TV. It supports M3U playlists, offers fast channel switching, and includes features like Picture in Picture and AirPlay. Playlists are organized and synced across Apple devices, with a strong focus on user privacy.
- Cast to Chromecast and Google TV
- Plays M3U playlists
- Fast channel switching
- Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
- Organized playlist browsing
- iCloud sync across devices
- No account, no ads, local storage
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Cast to Chromecast and Google TV (iPhone and iPad) • Send any channel from your iPhone or iPad to Chromecast or Google TV with one tap. • HTTP streams are bridged over HTTPS automatically so receivers that refuse mixed content still play. • Casting keeps running through screen lock. • Cast button visible from every channel list: Favorites, Recents, Groups, and group views. SimpleIPTV plays M3U playlists. It's a native iPhone, iPad, and Mac app with no account, no ads, and your content stored only on your device. Playback that gets out of the way • H.265/HEVC and other modern codecs handled directly when the stream supports it, with automatic format conversion when it doesn't. • Channel switches are noticeably faster. • Auto-retry recovers stalled streams without restarting the app. • Picture in Picture on iOS, floating always-on-top window on macOS. • AirPlay support to Apple TV and AirPlay 2 receivers. Playlists, organized • Import from URL or file, or paste with one tap. • Auto-update keeps your list fresh without re-importing. • Group browsing with instant search, search suggestions, and sorting by name, recent, or original order. • Favourites and recents on every tab. • iCloud sync across all your Apple devices. Accessibility • Dynamic Type scales the whole app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Reduce Motion is honoured throughout. • VoiceOver labels and hints reviewed across both platforms, with particular attention on macOS. Privacy SimpleIPTV stores your playlists locally. There's no account and no login. The app does not track what you watch. Made for • Personal M3U setups and home media servers • Self-hosted streams from NAS or local network sources • Educational, corporate, and broadcaster-supplied playlists • Developers testing M3U/M3U8 streams Note: SimpleIPTV is a player. You bring your own M3U playlist URL or file. We do not provide content. SimpleIPTV Premium • 90 days free from first install. • After the trial, a yearly subscription auto-renews at the App Store price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. • Restore Purchases is available on the paywall and in Settings. Family Sharing is supported. Privacy policy: https://simpleiptv.app/privacy Terms of use: https://simpleiptv.app/terms.html
FoxIPTV
This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series by importing your own IPTV playlists. Enjoy smooth playback with subtitle support, a TV guide, and smart features like picture-in-picture and Chromecast. Offline downloads and cross-device syncing are available with a premium upgrade.
- Import M3U, Xtream Codes, Stalker Portal playlists
- VLC engine for smooth playback
- Offline downloads for movies and episodes
- Integrated TV Guide (EPG)
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Chromecast and AirPlay support
- iCloud sync across devices
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FoxIPTV is a powerful IPTV player that puts you in control. Bring your own playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and series - all in one beautiful app. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR WAY Import your IPTV playlists using M3U files, Xtream Codes, or Stalker Portal. FoxIPTV supports all major playlist formats so you can access your content however you prefer. POWERFUL PLAYER Built on the VLC engine for rock-solid playback. Watch live channels, movies, and series with smooth streaming, subtitle support, and multiple audio tracks. OFFLINE DOWNLOADS (PREMIUM) Download movies and episodes to watch without an internet connection. Pause and resume downloads anytime - they even pick up where they left off after closing the app. Downloads automatically pause while you are streaming to keep your connection smooth. TV GUIDE (EPG) Never miss a show. The built-in TV guide shows you what is on now and what is coming up, so you can plan your viewing. SMART FEATURES - Search across all your playlists at once - Save your favorite channels, movies, and series - Picture-in-Picture mode - keep watching while you multitask - Chromecast and AirPlay support - Resume watching where you left off SYNCED EVERYWHERE Your playlists, favorites, and watch history sync across all your devices with iCloud. Set up once, enjoy on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. NOW ON APPLE TV FoxIPTV is available on Apple TV. Buy once, use everywhere - one premium subscription works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV with Universal Purchase. DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN A truly universal app with adaptive layouts. Compact view on iPhone, spacious sidebar on iPad, and a cinematic 10-foot experience on Apple TV. AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, and Ukrainian. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to Premium and unlock the full experience: - Apple TV access - one premium, every screen - Unlimited playlists - Ad-free experience - Offline downloads - Cloud sync across all devices - Priority support Terms of Use: https://foxiptv.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://foxiptv.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FoxIPTV at every 5 days against SimpleIPTV's every 4 months. SimpleIPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. SimpleIPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and FoxIPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimpleIPTV against 5.0 for FoxIPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
SimpleIPTV ships an update every 4 months, FoxIPTV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleIPTV | FoxIPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thales Pereira | JustFox Labs B.V. |
Customer experience
SimpleIPTV
FoxIPTV
In-app purchases
SimpleIPTV
- Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
FoxIPTV
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$22.99









