Comparison

LiveMate vs Node Player

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

Head to head
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

About

Node Player

Features
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Node Player is a media player application designed to stream video content from user-provided sources. The app provides a simple, reliable interface for accessing and managing streaming content using supported media formats and network protocols. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute content. Users are responsible for supplying their own media sources and ensuring they have the rights to access that content. FEATURES • Plays video streams from user-provided sources • Fast and responsive playback • Simple channel and content navigation • Stable streaming performance • Full-screen viewing support • Secure subscription-based access SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Subscription required to access playback features • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account Settings Node Player is a playback tool. It does not provide media content or channels. COMPATIBILITY Node Player supports common playlist and streaming formats used by personal media and streaming services, including: • Standard M3U and M3U8 playlists • Xtream-compatible servers • HTTP and HTTPS streaming sources • Live and on-demand video streams Users provide their own streaming sources. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute media content. Privacy Policy: https://nodeplayer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://nodeplayer.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiveMate3 screens
Node Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Node Player at none against LiveMate's shown. Node Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). LiveMate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Node Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveMate ships an update weekly, Node Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LiveMate versus Node Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveMateNode Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperORIENTPRO - LAM AN INVESTMENT & TRADE.,JSCLouis Hall

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
2 purchases

Node Player

Subscriptions2
  • Node Player Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Node Player Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveMate free?
LiveMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Node Player free?
Node Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveMate or Node Player have ads?
LiveMate shows ads; Node Player does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveMate or Node Player?
LiveMate ships an update weekly, and Node Player monthly. Most recently, LiveMate was updated on October 9, 2026 and Node Player on October 19, 2026.

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