Comparison

IPTV Smart M3U Player vs IPTV Lix

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Smart M3U Player

This application allows users to play IPTV streams from their own .m3u playlists. It offers smooth playback, quick access to favorites and recent channels, and supports AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture. Users are responsible for providing their own streaming URLs.

Highlights
  • Multiple .m3u playlist support
  • Smooth playback
  • Favorites and recent channels
  • AirPlay/Picture-in-Picture support
  • Simple TV guide
  • Complete privacy
Features
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A simple but clean and lightning fast IPTV player for iOS and iPadOS! Flip between multiple .m3u playlists, enjoy smooth playback and a quick history/favorites toggle to browse between your recent and favorite channels! AirPlay/PiP is supported as opt-in in the settings PLEASE NOTE: A one-time 1 hour free trial is included for your consideration. After that, a single one-time payment will be required to unlock lifetime access to the app. This app does not provide any links to m3u streams, it is solely the responsibility of the user to provider their own streaming URLs from legally provided services. Features: - Add multiple .m3u playlists and change between them instantly - AirPlay/PiP supported once turned on in the settings - Add favorites for quick access to your favorite channels - Quick access to your recently viewed channels - A simple TV guide that can be browsed in horizontal and vertical orientations - Support for both iOS and iPadOS - Complete privacy. Your data never leaves the app https://www.vainly.com/other/iptv/privacy https://www.vainly.com/other/iptv/terms

About

IPTV Lix

Features
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IMPORTANT: PERSONAL MEDIA PLAYER — NO CONTENT INCLUDED IPTVLix is a personal media player for your own IPTV subscriptions. It does not provide, host, or distribute any TV channels, live streams, or media content. You must have a valid, legally-licensed IPTV subscription or M3U playlist from an authorized provider to use this app. The developer is not affiliated with any content provider. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the rights to access any content they stream. IPTV Lix — Your Ultimate M3U Playlist Player Stream your favorite channels and on-demand content with IPTV Lix, the fastest, most feature-rich IPTV player on iPhone and iPad. LIVE TV & VOD Play any M3U or Xtream Codes playlist. Switch instantly between hundreds of live channels or browse your full VOD library. Smart buffering keeps playback smooth even on slower connections. ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG) Always know what's on. IPTV Lix automatically loads your EPG feed and displays now-playing information directly on channel listings — no manual setup required. OFFLINE DOWNLOADS Download episodes and movies to your device and watch them anywhere — no internet required. Choose your preferred download quality and manage storage with ease. PARENTAL CONTROLS Set a PIN to restrict access to adult channels and content categories. Keep your playlist safe for the whole family without limiting your own experience. MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT Add multiple M3U or Xtream Codes accounts. Switch between them in seconds. Perfect for managing different providers or sharing the app with family members. BUILT FOR SPEED Hardware-accelerated video playback handles HD and 4K streams without straining your device. Background playback and Picture-in-Picture keep content running while you multitask. SEARCH & FAVORITES Find any channel or movie in seconds with full-text search. Save your favorites and pick up where you left off with recently watched history. KEY FEATURES • M3U & Xtream Codes playlist support • Live TV, VOD, and series • Built-in EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • Offline downloads with quality selection • Multi-account management • Parental controls with PIN lock • Favorites and recently watched • Full-text search across all content • Dark mode support • Picture-in-Picture playback • No subscription required IPTV Lix works with any IPTV provider that offers an M3U playlist URL or Xtream Codes API credentials. No content is included — bring your own playlist.

Screenshots

IPTV Smart M3U Player3 screens
IPTV Lix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Smart M3U Player at none against IPTV Lix's shown. IPTV Smart M3U Player also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). IPTV Lix's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. IPTV Smart M3U Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Lix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Smart M3U Player ships an update every 2 days, IPTV Lix every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Smart M3U Player versus IPTV Lix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Smart M3U PlayerIPTV Lix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVainlyPFonseca

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV Smart M3U Player

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$3.99
2 purchases

IPTV Lix

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV Smart M3U Player free?
IPTV Smart M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Lix free?
IPTV Lix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Smart M3U Player or IPTV Lix have ads?
IPTV Lix shows ads; IPTV Smart M3U Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Smart M3U Player or IPTV Lix?
IPTV Smart M3U Player ships an update every 2 days, and IPTV Lix every 8 days. Most recently, IPTV Smart M3U Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Lix on October 30, 2026.

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