Comparison

PlayMe IPTV vs Skylark IPTV Player

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

Head to head
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/

About

Skylark IPTV Player

This app organizes and plays your IPTV playlists on all Apple devices. Enjoy a beautiful interface, interactive program guide, and powerful search features. Unlock advanced functionalities like multi-view and catch-up with an optional purchase.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes
  • Interactive program guide with EPG
  • Multi-View for watching multiple channels
  • Catch-Up & Replay functionality
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Private by design, data stays on device
Features
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Skylark is a native live-TV player that brings your own IPTV playlist to every Apple screen — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — with a beautiful, fast interface built for the way you actually watch. Add your Xtream Codes account or M3U/M3U8 playlist, and Skylark organizes everything into a clean home screen with a featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and what's on now. Browse a full program guide, search across thousands of channels by name or by what's playing, and jump straight into anything with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes (server, username, password) • M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs • Optional XMLTV (EPG) for full program data • Custom user agent support for provider authentication LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT • Interactive program guide with a live "On Now" indicator • Home rails: featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and on-now • Favorites, channel sorting, and hide channels you don't watch • Channel logos and categories • Fast search across thousands of channels — by channel name or current and upcoming programs BUILT FOR EVERY FORMAT • Powered by a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility • Plays HLS, MP4, and transport streams • Automatic fallback between AVPlayer and VLC • Tune buffer length, audio language, and subtitle language • Quick channel zapping and full-screen playback with auto-hiding controls MADE FOR APPLE TV • Full Siri Remote navigation • Overscan-aware safe areas and a UI refined for the living room PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud — never sent to us, never sold, never tracked. SKYLARK PRO (optional one-time purchase) Unlock the power features, once, across all your Apple devices: • Multi-View — watch 2 to 4 channels at once in a grid, with audio on the channel you choose • Catch-Up & Replay — rewatch past programs when your provider supports it • EPG Reminders — get notified before a show starts • iCloud Sync — your setup follows you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Prefer to keep it simple? You can also remove the watermark with a one-time purchase, or use Skylark free. Note: Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. You bring your own IPTV service (Xtream Codes or M3U playlist). Catch-up and EPG availability depend on your provider.

Screenshots

PlayMe IPTV3 screens
Skylark IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Skylark IPTV Player at 18.0 against PlayMe IPTV's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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. PlayMe IPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Skylark IPTV Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayMe IPTV ships an update every 10 days, Skylark IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PlayMe IPTV versus Skylark IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayMe IPTVSkylark IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen FriendsJosh Becker

Customer experience

PlayMe IPTV

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

Skylark IPTV Player

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Skylark IPTV Player

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$7.99
  • Skylark Pro$19.99

Questions

Is PlayMe IPTV free?
PlayMe IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skylark IPTV Player free?
Skylark IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlayMe IPTV or Skylark IPTV Player have ads?
Neither PlayMe IPTV nor Skylark IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayMe IPTV or Skylark IPTV Player?
PlayMe IPTV ships an update every 10 days, and Skylark IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, PlayMe IPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Skylark IPTV Player on November 5, 2026.

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