Comparison

Awesome IPTV vs PlayMe IPTV

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

Head to head
About

Awesome IPTV

This IPTV player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series on your Apple devices. It supports Xtream Codes and M3U playlists, offering features like EPG, favorites, and background audio. A single subscription provides access across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series playback
  • Xtream Codes and M3U playlist support
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Favorites and folder organization
  • Background audio playback
  • Cross-platform subscription
Features
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Awesome IPTV is a player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. It does not provide channels, playlists, or media. Add your own Xtream Codes account or import an M3U playlist to watch content you are authorized to access. WATCH YOUR OWN IPTV • Live TV, movies, and series • Xtream Codes and M3U playlist support • Electronic program guide (EPG) • Search, favorites, folders, and watch history • AirPlay and Chromecast on supported devices • Picture in Picture on supported iPhone and iPad playback routes • Background audio and Now Playing controls where supported CAPTIONS AND TRANSLATION Use subtitle tracks supplied by the stream whenever available. For supported live streams, you may optionally request generated captions or translation. Awesome IPTV first uses suitable stream or on-device capabilities and only sends short audio segments or subtitle text to Meridian and enabled AI providers when cloud processing is required and you have consented. Cloud-generated captions and translation use AI Hours. Purchased AI Hours do not expire and there are no automatic overages. Native stream subtitles and supported on-device processing do not use AI Hours. ONE PLAYBACK SUBSCRIPTION A base subscription unlocks playback on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV and supports Apple Family Sharing. AI Hours are separate consumables and are not shared through Family Sharing. PRIVACY AND CONTROL Your IPTV credentials and playlists are stored locally on your device. Cloud AI remains optional and off until you choose it and consent. Review processing details and current providers at https://merid.live/privacy and https://merid.live/subprocessors. Awesome IPTV does not provide, host, or endorse media sources. You are responsible for using playlists and services you have the right to access.

About

PlayMe IPTV

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
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PlayMe IPTV transforms your M3U and Xtream playlists into a stunning streaming experience. Enjoy your content the way it should be — beautifully organized with automatic metadata, posters, and descriptions. WORKS ACROSS ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES • iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac • Consistent experience everywhere • iCloud sync keeps playlists and viewing progress in sync • Start watching on one device and continue on another
 FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE • Favorites for quick access to your top content • Multiple playlist support • Search across your entire library • Dark mode optimized interface • Customizable accent colors 
BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY ORGANIZATION • Automatic detection of movies, TV series, and live channels • Rich metadata including posters, backdrops, and descriptions • Browse trending titles and see what's "In Your Library" • Smart series grouping with seasons and episodes POWERFUL EPG (TV GUIDE) • Full electronic program guide with timeline navigation • See what's playing now and coming up next • Progress indicators on live channels • Quick access to program details SEAMLESS PLAYBACK • Resume watching from where you left off • Continue Watching section on the home screen PlayMe IPTV is a media player for your own IPTV playlists. No content is included. A valid playlist from a content provider you have the legal right to access is required. PlayMe IPTV does not provide, host, sell, or distribute any television channels, movies, or media content. PlayMe Premium offers auto-renewable subscriptions: Individual Plans: • Weekly • Monthly • Yearly Family Plans: • Weekly • Monthly • Yearly Prices may vary by region and are displayed in the app. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://playmetv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Awesome IPTV3 screens
PlayMe IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Awesome IPTV at 6 against PlayMe IPTV's 1. Awesome IPTV also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Awesome IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Awesome IPTV against 5.0 for PlayMe IPTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awesome IPTV has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Awesome IPTV ships an update weekly, PlayMe IPTV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Awesome IPTV versus PlayMe IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwesome IPTVPlayMe IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMars Voyage LLCTen Friends

Customer experience

Awesome IPTV

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

PlayMe IPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Awesome IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Playback Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Playback Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 5 AI Hours$19.99
8 purchases

PlayMe IPTV

Subscriptions6
  • Premium - Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Family - Weekly$1.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Family - Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • Family - Yearly14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTime - Personal$3.99
  • LifeTime - Family$6.99

Questions

Is Awesome IPTV free?
Awesome IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayMe IPTV free?
PlayMe IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Awesome IPTV or PlayMe IPTV?
Awesome IPTV and PlayMe IPTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Awesome IPTV or PlayMe IPTV have ads?
Neither Awesome IPTV nor PlayMe IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Awesome IPTV or PlayMe IPTV?
Awesome IPTV ships an update weekly, and PlayMe IPTV every 10 days. Most recently, Awesome IPTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and PlayMe IPTV on October 24, 2026.

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