NetIPTVPlayer vs z5 Media Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NetIPTVPlayer
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NetPlayerPro ā The ultimate IPTV experience on your phone and tablet. Key Features ā¢ Continue Watching ā Never lose your progress on movies and series ā¢ Recently Watched section on the home screen ā¢ Advanced Smart Search with dedicated menu ā¢ Full EPG (TV Guide) support ā¢ Favorites & custom categories ā¢ Multi-language interface (6 languages) ā¢ Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode ā¢ Subtitle & audio track selection ā¢ Lock screen / parental control ā¢ Dark & Light themes ā¢ Supports m3u / m3u8 playlists and Xtream Codes API ā¢ Casting to TV (Chromecast & Smart TVs) ā¢ No ads in premium version How to use 1. Add your own playlist Xtream Codes credentials 2. Enjoy thousands of live channels, movies and series 3. Everything stays on your device ā maximum privacy First month is completely FREE with all features unlocked. After that, limited mode (10 channels) or upgrade to premium for unlimited access. NetPlayerPro ā Just a player. You bring the content, we bring the best viewing experience. Website: https://www.netiptvplayer.com/
z5 Media Player
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z5 Media Player is an IPTV player for live TV, movies, and series. Sign in with your own Xtream or M3U playlist ā we do not provide channels or content. Browse categories, favorites, and continue watching. Cast with AirPlay or Chromecast. Record live TV. Download movies and episodes for offline playback. Hide live channels, movies, and series behind a parental PIN. ā¢ Live TV, movies, and series ā¢ AirPlay and Chromecast ā¢ Live recording ā¢ Offline downloads ā¢ Playlist refresh and channel reorder ā¢ Favorites and continue watching ā¢ Subtitles, audio, and playback options ā¢ Parental PIN and hide controls ā¢ Optional one-time unlock in the app Requires a compatible IPTV, Xtream, or M3U account from your provider. Content depends on your subscription, not on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NetIPTVPlayer at every 3 days against z5 Media Player's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NetIPTVPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and z5 Media Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetIPTVPlayer ships an update every 3 days, z5 Media Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetIPTVPlayer | z5 Media Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Erda Sherebet | Awenis Digital LLC |
In-app purchases
NetIPTVPlayer
- Lifetime Premium$17.99
z5 Media Player
- Z5MP Full Access$7.99
Questions
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