Comparison

MyKroko vs MAX IPTV

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

Head to head
About

MyKroko

Features
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MyKroko is a user-experience oriented M3U / Xtream playlist player app. Please note that MyKroko does not provide any content: you must bring your own M3U / Xtream playlist source for which you hold the appropriate rights else MyKroko won't work. App screenshot uses demo data, they are not an exact representation of what you will get since it will depend on the data that your own legal source contains. Enjoy your content with continue watching, watchlists, multiple profiles, and a live grid with your content. Available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. A premium subscription is required to access the app's features. Two auto-renewable subscription options are available: - Premium Monthly - Premium Yearly Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is 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 your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.mykroko.com/legal/terms?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://app.mykroko.com/legal/privacy?lang=en

About

MAX IPTV

This media player allows you to stream your own live TV, movies, and series on Apple TV. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like EPG, catch-up, and subtitle downloads. Customize your viewing with favorites and custom lists.

Highlights
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and Stalker Portal playlists
  • Live TV with EPG and catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series browsing with subtitle support
  • Favorites and custom channel list creation
  • Cross-device sync and backup/restore
  • Available in 20 languages
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MAX IPTV is a premium IPTV player for Apple TV. Load your own playlist and enjoy your live TV, movies, and series on the big screen — with a fast, beautiful interface built for tvOS. IMPORTANT: MAX IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, streams, or content. You bring your own playlist from your own IPTV provider. SUPPORTS YOUR PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes — server, username, and password • M3U / M3U8 — paste a playlist URL • Stalker Portal — portal URL and MAC address LIVE TV • Full channel list with categories • Electronic Program Guide — NOW/NEXT and a full time-grid guide • Watch Recorded — replay a programme that already aired - catch-up. • Channel logos, info banner, quick zapping • Reminders for upcoming programs MOVIES & SERIES • Browse your movies and series by category • Subtitles from OpenSubtitles — Find subtitles for any movie or episode direct in player. • Rich detail pages — plot, cast, director, genre, rating, trailers • Continue Watching — pick up where you left off • Season and episode browsing MAKE IT YOURS • Favorites for channels, movies, and series • Create your own custom channel lists • Search across everything • Multiple playlists — switch anytime EVERYWHERE YOU WATCH • One account works across your devices • Playlists, favorites, and settings sync automatically • Back up and restore your setup • Available in 20 languages SUBSCRIPTION MAX IPTV is free to use for the first 7 days. After the trial, an annual subscription is required to keep using the app. Choose from three auto-renewable plans: • Silver — 2 devices — $9.99/year (USD) • Gold — 5 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore — $14.99/year (USD) • Diamond — 10 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore, all premium features — $19.99/year (USD) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maxiptv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://maxiptv.app/terms Bring your playlist to your pocket.

Screenshots

MyKroko4 screens
MAX IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyKroko at fortnightly against MAX IPTV's every 2 months. MyKroko also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). MAX IPTV's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. MyKroko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and MAX IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyKroko ships an update fortnightly, MAX IPTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyKroko versus MAX IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyKrokoMAX IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatheo ELIE GAUMERNaser Chorake Yekshahve

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyKroko

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

MAX IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • MAX IPTV silver$9.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV gold$14.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV Diamond$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MyKroko free?
MyKroko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAX IPTV free?
MAX IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyKroko or MAX IPTV have ads?
Neither MyKroko nor MAX IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyKroko or MAX IPTV?
MyKroko ships an update fortnightly, and MAX IPTV every 2 months. Most recently, MyKroko was updated on October 13, 2026 and MAX IPTV on October 6, 2026.

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