# PlayMe IPTV vs North IPTV Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: North IPTV Player at every 3 days against PlayMe IPTV's every 10 days. North IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayMe IPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and North IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlayMe IPTV against 5.0 for North IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

PlayMe IPTV ships an update every 10 days, North IPTV Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayMe IPTV | North IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playme-iptv/id6758520398/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-iptv-player/id6789065219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ten Friends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873313306) | [Philippe Bouffaut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880911412) |

## 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 |


### North IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-iptv-player/id6789065219)

This app transforms your existing playlists into a beautiful TV experience on iOS and Apple TV. Enjoy live TV with instant previews, a full guide, and movie playback. Advanced features like recording and offline downloads are available with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Live TV with instant channel preview, Full TV guide (EPG), Movie and TV show playback with resume, Fast search across content, Parental control for channels/categories, Subtitle and audio track selection, Self-healing playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayMe IPTV free?

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

### Is North IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayMe IPTV or North IPTV Player?

PlayMe IPTV and North IPTV Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do PlayMe IPTV or North IPTV Player have ads?

Neither PlayMe IPTV nor North IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayMe IPTV or North IPTV Player?

PlayMe IPTV ships an update every 10 days, and North IPTV Player every 3 days. Most recently, PlayMe IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and North IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*