Comparison

PulseIPTV vs LiveMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PulseIPTV

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PulseIPTV – A Modern Playlist-Based Media Player for iPhone PulseIPTV turns your iPhone into a streamlined media playback environment, built to handle user-provided M3U playlists with high performance and an intuitive interface. Enjoy smooth playback of your personally supplied video streams, organized your way. High-Performance Video Playback PulseIPTV uses a dual-engine playback system for broad compatibility: • AVPlayer integration for standard formats • VLCKit integration for advanced formats, including MPEG-2 • Automatic detection of stream format and optimal player selection • Intelligent buffering for consistent performance • Full-screen support with proper aspect ratio handling Unified Media Library Keep all your playlist items organized in one place: • Category-based organization of user-supplied streams • Collections for movies and episodic content when provided by the playlist • Automatic grouping and sorting for easier navigation • Quick access to recently opened items Smart Utility Features Designed for efficient, personalized use: • Favorites list for quick recall • Custom groups for organizing playlist entries • Support for multiple playlists • EPG data display when the playlist includes compatible metadata • Rapid navigation with next/previous controls • Hardware button support for volume control • Auto-hiding interface for uninterrupted viewing Modern, Native Interface Built with SwiftUI for a smooth, fluid iPhone experience: • Clean, minimal layout optimized for touch • Tab-based navigation for quick access to all sections • Responsive playback controls • Portrait and landscape orientation support Privacy-Focused Architecture Your information remains on your device: • All data stored locally • No accounts, tracking, analytics, or external servers • Secure HTTPS/SSL handling for encrypted streams • Your playlists never leave your device Performance and Reliability Optimized for everyday use: • Native Swift/SwiftUI architecture • Efficient memory and resource management • Fast parsing of M3U playlists • Cached data for faster loading • Background operations that maintain UI responsiveness Simple Setup Add your M3U playlist URL or file The app automatically organizes entries Begin playback immediately Supports the standard M3U format, including: • Titles and thumbnails when included • Group tags • EPG metadata • HTTP and HTTPS stream URLs Free to Use PulseIPTV has no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or feature restrictions. Ideal For • Users who already have valid M3U playlists • Individuals seeking a native iOS media player • Privacy-conscious users who prefer local-only data handling • Anyone wanting an organized interface for personal streaming playlists Ongoing Development Regular updates deliver feature improvements, refinements, and performance enhancements. Requirements • iOS 17.0 or later • User-provided M3U playlist • Internet connection for accessing streams Legal Notice PulseIPTV is a general-purpose media player. It does not provide, host, aggregate, or recommend any content or playlists. Users are fully responsible for supplying their own playlists and ensuring they have the rights and authorization to access any content they stream.

About

LiveMate

This app allows you to play IPTV streams from your own playlists. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like channel organization, fast search, and casting to your TV. Enjoy a customizable viewing experience with a privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Advanced IPTV playback
  • Xtream API, M3U, M3U8 support
  • Playlist management
  • Favorites and categories
  • AirPlay and Smart Casting
  • Dark Mode UI
  • Fast channel search
Features
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LiveMate IPTV Smart Player can play extensions such as mqv, pls, aifc, m4r, wav, 3gp, 3g2, flac, avi, m2a, aac, mpa, xhe, m3u, mov, aiff, ttml, vtt, m4v, amr, caf, m4a, m4b, mp4, mp1, m1a, mp4, aax, mp2, w64, aa, mp3, itt, au, eac3, webvtt, vtt, ac3, m4p, loas and Live stream IPTV support. Key Features • Advanced IPTV Player – Smooth playback with support for Xtream Api, M3U & M3U8 playlists. • Live TV Experience – Switch channels instantly and enjoy responsive, high-quality streaming. • Playlist Manager – Organize, edit, and update your playlists with ease. • Favorites & Categories – Keep your most-watched channels within reach. • Multi-Playlist Support – Add as many playlists as you want. • AirPlay & Smart Casting – Stream to your TV with one tap. • Dark Mode UI – Clean, modern interface optimized for OLED and low-light viewing. • Fast Channel Search – Quickly find what you’re looking for. • High Performance – Designed for speed, stability, and a premium user experience. Privacy First LiveMate does not store or distribute any streams, playlists, or user data. All content stays on your device. Your privacy is always protected. LiveMate offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions; weekly, monthly and yearly premiums that unlock some advanced features. Subscription Details: • Subscriptions are billed automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID • Subscriptions can be managed or canceled anytime in your App Store account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Disclaimer LiveMate does NOT include any IPTV channels or provide content of any kind. You must add your own playlists from legal, authorized sources. Download & Play IPTV designed for ease of use for IPTV. Privacy Policy: https://orlproducts.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Service(EULA): https://orlproducts.pages.dev/terms Got ideas or feedback? Send them our way: info@orlproducts.com

Screenshots

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LiveMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PulseIPTV at none against LiveMate's 3. PulseIPTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiveMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PulseIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseIPTV ships an update daily, LiveMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PulseIPTV versus LiveMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseIPTVLiveMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarsh AlkutkarORIENTPRO - LAM AN INVESTMENT & TRADE.,JSC

In-app purchases

None

PulseIPTV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LiveMate

Subscriptions3
  • LiveMate Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • LiveMate Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LiveMate Premium Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PulseIPTV free?
PulseIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveMate free?
LiveMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseIPTV or LiveMate have ads?
LiveMate shows ads; PulseIPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, PulseIPTV or LiveMate?
PulseIPTV ships an update daily, and LiveMate weekly. Most recently, PulseIPTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and LiveMate on October 9, 2026.

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