Comparison

OnlyIPTV vs Star IPTV

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

Star IPTV

Features
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Star IPTV is a fast, lightweight, and modern IPTV player for streaming Live TV, Movies, and Series using your own playlists. Enjoy smooth playback, a clean design, and powerful features. All built for speed, stability, and simplicity. No lag, no freezing, just pure streaming. Key Features Live TV, Movies & Series Play all your IPTV content in one place using your own playlists. Fast & Smooth Playback High-performance player and high-quality streaming. Simple & Easy to Use Clean UI designed for quick navigation and effortless control. Dark mode support Download & Offline Watch Download your favorite movies and series to your device and enjoy them anytime, even without an internet connection. Playlist Support Download & save playlists Favorites – quickly access your favorite channels, movies, and series Categorized Contents – automatically organize channels, movies, and series into categories Listing Modes – browse playlists in List or Grid view Example playlists for different countries Advanced Player Options Fit / Crop / Stretch screen modes Playback speed control (0.5x – 2.0x) Chromecast support Lightweight & Reliable Low memory usage with maximum performance. Wide Format Support Supports popular IPTV playlist formats and extensions. Why Star IPTV? Modern design Favorites & flexible listing modes High quality streaming No lag or freezing Full control with your own playlists Privacy Policy: https://dfmobileapps.com/quitsmoking/privacy_policy.txt Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

OnlyIPTV4 screens
Star IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

OnlyIPTV and Star IPTV are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Star IPTV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyIPTV ships an update every 9 days, Star IPTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OnlyIPTV versus Star IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyIPTVStar IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperADRIAN TANASESCUDerya Inan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnlyIPTV

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
5 purchases

Star IPTV

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$0.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • 3 Monthly Subscription$2.993 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$14.99

Questions

Is OnlyIPTV free?
OnlyIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star IPTV free?
Star IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnlyIPTV or Star IPTV have ads?
Neither OnlyIPTV nor Star IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyIPTV or Star IPTV?
OnlyIPTV ships an update every 9 days, and Star IPTV every 6 days. Most recently, OnlyIPTV was updated on September 14, 2026 and Star IPTV on September 10, 2026.

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