# NowsTV vs PlayMe IPTV

The clearest difference is device support: PlayMe IPTV at 4 against NowsTV's 2. NowsTV's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NowsTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PlayMe IPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NowsTV ships an update every 2 weeks, PlayMe IPTV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NowsTV | PlayMe IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playme-iptv/id6758520398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 112 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhat Tunca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702907430) | [Ten Friends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873313306) |

## What reviewers say

### NowsTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowstv/id6756545936)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |


### PlayMe IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playme-iptv/id6758520398)

This app organizes and enhances your existing IPTV playlists, transforming them into a visually rich streaming experience. It automatically fetches metadata, posters, and descriptions for your content, offering seamless playback and a beautiful library organization across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Organizes M3U and Xtream playlists, Automatic metadata and posters, Cross-device iCloud sync, Powerful EPG (TV Guide), Resume watching functionality, Favorites and search library

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Family - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Family - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Family - Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime - Personal | $3.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime - Family | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NowsTV free?

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

### Is PlayMe IPTV free?

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

### Do NowsTV or PlayMe IPTV have ads?

Neither NowsTV nor PlayMe IPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NowsTV or PlayMe IPTV?

NowsTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlayMe IPTV every 10 days. Most recently, NowsTV was updated on October 7, 2026 and PlayMe IPTV 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.*