Comparison

TVPODS vs ModelTV

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

Head to head
About

TVPODS

This app combines an M3U player with a podcast client, offering seamless streaming and podcast listening in one interface. It supports various streaming protocols and allows for local storage or iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • M3U and VOD playback
  • Supports HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP
  • Podcast discovery and subscription
  • Local on-device storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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TVPods is a beautifully designed IPTV and podcast client that brings together streaming and podcast listening in one elegant app. Key Features: • Powerful IPTV & VOD Playback Supports M3U playlists /Xtream Code/ Stalker Portal and VOD playback, with compatibility for multiple streaming protocols including HLS, HTTP, RTSP, and RTMP. • EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support • Support M3U playback • Podcast Discovery and Listening Search, subscribe to, and play your favorite podcasts with a smooth and intuitive experience. • Flexible Data Storage Local on-device storage for fast access iCloud sync to keep your data consistent across devices TVPods is built for users who value both functionality and design, delivering a seamless media and podcast experience across your Apple devices. URL Scheme: 1. open TVPlayer directly using: tvpods://play?url=your_link URL Scheme Parameters url — Required. The channel URL. tvg-name — Optional. The channel name. tvg-logo — Optional. The channel logo. tvg-id — Optional. The channel ID, used for EPG matching. http-user-agent — Optional. Sets the HTTP User-Agent. http-referer — Optional. Sets the HTTP Referer. 2. Import subscription tvpods://import?url=your_subscription_link Disclaimer: This app doesn't provide, contain or distribute any VOD/M3U/Stalker Portal/Xtream Codes resources. All sources are provided and entered by the users. Users must provide copyright-free contents or ensure they have acquired the copyrights to play videos in this app. Icons used in this app are from Flaticon. https://www.flaticon.com/

About

ModelTV

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The future of IPTV apps starts here. ModelTV turns your iPhone and iPad into a modern, smooth and fully customizable media space. The app lets you easily organize and watch content from your own sources. Enjoy an elegant interface with quick access to your live channels, movies and series. Main features: • Import your own M3U playlists and Xtream accounts • Play live channels, movies and series • TV program guide and replay when your source offers them • Posters, synopses and cast for movies and series • Preferred languages: audio and subtitles picked automatically • Fast search, including by voice, and browsing by category • Favorites, history and resume playback • Multiple profiles • Customizable experience and display • Optional sync with a Google or Apple account • Optional Trakt integration • AirPlay and Picture in Picture • Send your playlist to a ModelTV TV • No ads ModelTV is an independent media player. The app does not provide, host, sell or recommend any content, channel, subscription or IPTV access. To use ModelTV, you must add your own sources and have the necessary permissions to access the content concerned. You alone are responsible for the playlists, credentials, streams and services you use with the app. ModelTV is not affiliated with any content provider or IPTV service. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

TVPODS4 screens
ModelTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ModelTV at none against TVPODS's 1. ModelTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. TVPODS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ModelTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVPODS ships an update weekly, ModelTV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TVPODS versus ModelTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVPODSModelTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOMedia Ltd.Benjamin DAGBERT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TVPODS

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99
None

ModelTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVPODS free?
TVPODS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModelTV free?
ModelTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVPODS or ModelTV have ads?
Neither TVPODS nor ModelTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVPODS or ModelTV?
TVPODS ships an update weekly, and ModelTV every 2 days. Most recently, TVPODS was updated on November 15, 2026 and ModelTV on November 10, 2026.

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