Comparison

StreamPulse vs OpenIPTV

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

Head to head
About

StreamPulse

Features
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StreamPulse is your ultimate live stream and podcast discovery app! Find the most exciting moments happening RIGHT NOW across YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more! AI-POWERED ALERTS Our proprietary AI system detects drama, viral moments, meltdowns, hilarious content, and breaking news as they happen - so you never miss the action! MULTI-PLATFORM Browse live streams from all major platforms in one place. No more switching between apps! KEY FEATURES: • Real-time drama and viral content detection • Browse YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok (limited), CHZZK live streams, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! • Top trending videos and VOD section • Online radio stations • Shout-Out Board community feature • Leaderboard and badges system • Save your favourite streams • Dark/Light mode support • English/International streams filter PERFECT FOR: • Stream enthusiasts who want to catch viral moments • Viewers looking for entertaining live content • Anyone who loves drama and trending streams • Anybody tired of juggling 10 different streaming apps and looking for consolidation Download now and discover what's trending live! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://streampulse.app/privacy-policy.html

About

OpenIPTV

This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

Highlights
  • Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
  • Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
  • Channel browsing and real-time search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Customizable themes and sources
Features
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.

Screenshots

StreamPulse4 screens
OpenIPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenIPTV at none against StreamPulse's 1. OpenIPTV also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. StreamPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. OpenIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StreamPulse versus OpenIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamPulseOpenIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTim GengerParry Huang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StreamPulse

Subscriptions1
  • Premium – $7.99/month$7.991 Month
None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamPulse free?
StreamPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StreamPulse or OpenIPTV have ads?
StreamPulse shows ads; OpenIPTV does not.

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