# OnlyIPTV vs OpenIPTV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnlyIPTV | OpenIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyiptv/id6754300649/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openiptv/id6761343400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADRIAN TANASESCU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847744273) | [Parry Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888999171) |

## What reviewers say

### OnlyIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyiptv/id6754300649)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### OpenIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openiptv/id6761343400)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnlyIPTV free?

OnlyIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenIPTV free?

OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OnlyIPTV or OpenIPTV?

OnlyIPTV and OpenIPTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OnlyIPTV or OpenIPTV have ads?

Neither OnlyIPTV nor OpenIPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnlyIPTV or OpenIPTV?

OnlyIPTV ships an update every 9 days, and OpenIPTV every 11 days. Most recently, OnlyIPTV was updated on November 5, 2026 and OpenIPTV on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*