Comparison

IPTV Player vs GitGrid

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists on your iPhone. Features include smart playlist management, live recording, EPG support, and AirPlay casting for a seamless viewing experience anywhere.

Highlights
  • Import M3U/M3U8 playlists
  • Record live streams
  • EPG program guides
  • AirPlay casting
  • Background audio playback
  • Favorite channels
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful mobile TV! IPTV Player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own M3U playlists. With a clean interface and powerful features, enjoy a seamless viewing experience anywhere. **Key Features:** * **Smart Playlist Manager**: Easily import M3U/M3U8 playlists via URL or file. * **Live Recording**: Never miss a moment. Record live streams directly to your gallery. * **EPG Support**: View program guides to know what's playing next. * **AirPlay Casting**: Stream content to your big screen effortlessly. * **Background Play**: Keep listening to audio while using other apps. * **Favorites**: Pin your most-watched channels for quick access. * **Format Support**: Plays most stream formats including HLS, MP4, and more. **Why Choose Us?** * No ads interruption during playback. * Minimalist design for easy navigation. * Optimized for high performance and low battery usage. Note: This app does not provide any content. You must add your own playlist.

About

GitGrid

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GitGrid is the companion app for the GitGrid LED display, a physical 64x32 LED matrix that shows your GitHub contribution graph in real time. No accounts. No subscriptions. No cloud services. Just plug in, pair, and go. FEATURES • Guided step-by-step setup — pair, configure WiFi, set your username, done • Bluetooth Low Energy pairing — no captive portals or serial consoles • WiFi network scanner — pick your network from a list, no typing SSIDs • GitHub username validation — confirms your profile exists before sending to the device, with avatar preview • Show/hide password toggle for easy WiFi entry • Device status & diagnostics — see WiFi signal strength, last data refresh, and error details • Human-readable error messages — "WiFi password incorrect," "Username not found," with suggested fixes • Reconfigure anytime — change your WiFi or GitHub username without starting over • Auto-reconnect — the app remembers your device and reconnects when in range • Dark mode support — matches your system theme WHAT IS GITGRID? GitGrid is a physical LED display for developers who want to show off their GitHub contribution history as a living piece of desk or wall art. The display auto-refreshes throughout the day so your latest commits always appear. No GitHub login or token required, just your public username. REQUIREMENTS • A GitGrid LED display (sold separately) • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capable device • 2.4GHz WiFi network • A public GitHub profile

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GitGrid at none against IPTV Player's 1. GitGrid also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). IPTV Player's advantage is device support. On price 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. IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GitGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Player versus GitGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerGitGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperlecooJustin Terry

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV Player

One-time1
  • IPTV Plus Lifetime$0.99
None

GitGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GitGrid free?
GitGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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