OnlyIPTV vs OpenIPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
OpenIPTV
This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.
- Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
- Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
- Channel browsing and real-time search
- Picture-in-Picture and background audio
- AirPlay and Chromecast support
- Favorite channels and history
- Customizable themes and sources
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenIPTV at none against OnlyIPTV's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. OnlyIPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OnlyIPTV against 5.0 for OpenIPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
OnlyIPTV ships an update every 9 days, OpenIPTV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnlyIPTV | OpenIPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADRIAN TANASESCU | Parry Huang |
Customer experience
OnlyIPTV
OpenIPTV
In-app purchases
OnlyIPTV
- Remove Ads$3.99
OpenIPTV
No in-app purchases









