# IPTV Core vs TiviDash IPTV Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: TiviDash IPTV Player at every 3 days against IPTV Core's every 6 weeks. TiviDash IPTV Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). IPTV Core's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (31 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Core sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and TiviDash IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TiviDash IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Core has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of IPTV Core's written reviews are positive against 100% of TiviDash IPTV Player's.

IPTV Core ships an update every 6 weeks, TiviDash IPTV Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Core | TiviDash IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-core-m3u-xtream-player/id6754688595/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tividash-iptv-player/id6756524917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saykudan LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586339008) | [Anas Siraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861156104) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-core-m3u-xtream-player/id6754688595)

This media player allows you to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from your IPTV provider. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes logins, offering a fast, buffer-free experience with a full EPG guide and catch-up TV features.

**Highlights:** M3U and Xtream Codes support, Full EPG TV guide, 4K & HD streaming, Smart favorites, Catch-up TV, Multi-playlist management, Live TV, Movies & Series (VOD)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### TiviDash IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tividash-iptv-player/id6756524917)

Stream Live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV service. This powerful player supports various playlist formats and offers features like EPG, favorites, and picture-in-picture. Enjoy a seamless media center experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Stream Live TV, Movies, and Series, Import M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes playlists, Live TV with EPG, AirPlay & Casting support, VLC-powered player, Picture-in-Picture support, Favorites and Recently Watched lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TiviPlay Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| TiviPlay Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Core free?

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

### Is TiviDash IPTV Player free?

TiviDash IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Core or TiviDash IPTV Player?

TiviDash IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Core averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while TiviDash IPTV Player averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do IPTV Core or TiviDash IPTV Player have ads?

Neither IPTV Core nor TiviDash IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Core or TiviDash IPTV Player?

IPTV Core ships an update every 6 weeks, and TiviDash IPTV Player every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV Core was updated on October 22, 2026 and TiviDash IPTV Player on October 24, 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.*