Comparison

OnlyIPTV vs PulseIPTV

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

Head to head
About

OnlyIPTV

This app allows you to manage and play IPTV playlists from URLs or local M3U files. It supports various video and audio codecs, EPG information, and casting to compatible devices. You must provide your own streaming content.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple IPTV playlists
  • Supports M3U files and URLs
  • EPG information integration
  • Wide codec support (h264, h265, Dolby Atmos)
  • Favorites group management
  • Chromecast and Airplay casting
Features
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In this app, you can manage multiple playlists by providing your Xtream Codes credentials (preferred) or an M3U URL/file. All types of video content — live streams and VOD — can be played by the app. It supports video codecs such as H.264, H.265, MPEG-1, and MPEG-2, as well as audio codecs including MP2, MP3, AAC, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos. MKV files containing multiple audio tracks and subtitles are also supported. The app can also provide EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information for the live channels in your playlist, provided that an EPG URL is specified either in the M3U Extended playlist or separately. When provided, this URL can be used to automatically refresh program information at a selected interval (every 6, 12, or 24 hours). Other features include: Managing a Favorites group. Casting streams to compatible devices such as Chromecast v3, Google TV, and compatible smart TVs. Please note that although the app can play a wide range of media formats, your Chromecast-compatible device may not support all the video and audio codecs used by the stream you are casting. AirPlay to compatible devices. Please note that audio and video playback on the target device depends on its support for the codecs used by the stream. Warnings The app does not provide any streaming content. You must provide your own playlist (BYOP — Bring Your Own Playlist). It is highly recommended that the channels in your playlist be accessible over HTTPS. Streams served only over HTTP may not be playable by the application and may result in a streaming error.

About

PulseIPTV

Features
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Pulse IPTV is a media player for the M3U playlists and Xtream-compatible accounts you choose to connect. Add a playlist by URL or import an M3U file, then browse live TV, movies and series from your source. LIVE TV • Browse channels by category, search and save favourites • See current and upcoming programmes when your source provides guide data • Open streams in the built-in player, with AirPlay and Picture in Picture on supported devices MOVIES & SERIES • Browse provider catalogues by category and sort order • Search across the catalogue on your device • Browse seasons and episodes when your source provides them YOUR PLAYLISTS • Add and switch between multiple playlists or accounts • Import an M3U file or connect with an Xtream-compatible account Pulse IPTV does not host, include or sell streams or subscriptions. Availability, guide data, artwork and playback depend on the source you add, your network and supported stream formats. Use only content you are authorized to access.

Screenshots

OnlyIPTV4 screens
PulseIPTV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PulseIPTV at none against OnlyIPTV's 1. PulseIPTV also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). OnlyIPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 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. OnlyIPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PulseIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyIPTV ships an update every 9 days, PulseIPTV every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OnlyIPTV versus PulseIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyIPTVPulseIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperADRIAN TANASESCUHarsh Alkutkar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnlyIPTV

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

PulseIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnlyIPTV free?
OnlyIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulseIPTV free?
PulseIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnlyIPTV or PulseIPTV have ads?
Neither OnlyIPTV nor PulseIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyIPTV or PulseIPTV?
OnlyIPTV ships an update every 9 days, and PulseIPTV every 3 days. Most recently, OnlyIPTV was updated on October 30, 2026 and PulseIPTV on October 30, 2026.

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