# PlayMe IPTV vs Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo at none against PlayMe IPTV's 8. Echo also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). PlayMe IPTV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayMe IPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlayMe IPTV ships an update every 10 days, Echo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMe IPTV | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playme-iptv/id6758520398/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ten Friends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873313306) | [Patrick Hellpap](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778015988) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayMe IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playme-iptv/id6758520398)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Family - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Family - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Family - Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime - Personal | $3.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime - Family | $6.99 | one-time |


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-language-learning/id6778015986)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMe IPTV free?

PlayMe IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Echo free?

Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PlayMe IPTV or Echo have ads?

Neither PlayMe IPTV nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMe IPTV or Echo?

PlayMe IPTV ships an update every 10 days, and Echo weekly. Most recently, PlayMe IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Echo on October 28, 2026.

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