Comparison

IPTV Lix vs SublimeTV

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

Head to head
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.

About

SublimeTV

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SublimeTV is a player for your IPTV playlists (Xtream Codes and M3U). Add the subscription you purchased from your provider: SublimeTV organizes it into a clear catalog, with posters, synopses and trailers. SublimeTV does not provide any content. The app is empty when installed: no channels, playlists or links are included. You must have legal access to your own service. A CATALOG THAT MAKES SENSE • Live TV, movies and series sorted by category, with search across your whole catalog • Rich details from TMDB: poster, synopsis, cast and rating • A home screen with trends and personalized recommendations • Every source of the same title grouped into a single page POLISHED PLAYBACK • A player that handles most formats, with your choice of audio track and subtitles • Picture in Picture • Program guide for live TV ON ALL YOUR SCREENS • One SublimeTV account on iPhone, iPad, computer and TV • Sign in on your TV by scanning a QR code SUBLIMETV+ Unlock resume playback, favorites synced across all your screens, intent search (AI), up to five profiles, offline downloads and casting to your TV (Chromecast and AirPlay). Every new account gets 7 days of SublimeTV+, with no payment method required and no renewal. SublimeTV+ is available as an auto-renewable annual or six-month subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sublimetv.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sublimetv.app/privacy

Screenshots

IPTV Lix4 screens
SublimeTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SublimeTV at none against IPTV Lix's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Lix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SublimeTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Lix ships an update every 8 days, SublimeTV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
IPTV Lix versus SublimeTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV LixSublimeTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPFonsecaVINCENT JEAN MANUEL BOGAERT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Lix

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Year
3 purchases

SublimeTV

Subscriptions2
  • SublimeTV+ 6 months$6.996 Months
  • SublimeTV+ annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SublimeTV+ lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is IPTV Lix free?
IPTV Lix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SublimeTV free?
SublimeTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Lix or SublimeTV have ads?
IPTV Lix shows ads; SublimeTV does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Lix or SublimeTV?
IPTV Lix ships an update every 8 days, and SublimeTV every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Lix was updated on November 5, 2026 and SublimeTV on November 6, 2026.

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