Comparison

SimpleIPTV vs NativePlayer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

NativePlayer

Features
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Native Player lets you watch content from your own IPTV sources in a clean and familiar Apple-style experience. Add your source in seconds with: - Xtream API - M3U playlist URL - Local M3U file import Browse your content easily: - Live TV - Movies - TV series - Category-based navigation - Fast built-in search Enjoy a smooth playback experience with: - Native Apple video playback - Native AirPlay support - Picture in Picture support - Clean, simple controls Movie detail pages also help you decide faster with: - Synopsis - Ratings - Cast - Release information Important: Native Player does not provide any content, channels, or playlists. You must use your own legally accessible sources.

Screenshots

SimpleIPTV4 screens
NativePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NativePlayer at none against SimpleIPTV's 1. NativePlayer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. SimpleIPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. NativePlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SimpleIPTV versus NativePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleIPTVNativePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThales PereiraAntonio Alvarez Lopez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleIPTV

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
None

NativePlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleIPTV free?
SimpleIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NativePlayer free?
NativePlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleIPTV or NativePlayer have ads?
Neither SimpleIPTV nor NativePlayer shows ads.

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