Comparison

IPTV Guard vs Plivot

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Guard

Organize and enhance your IPTV experience with a user-friendly interface, detailed program information, and smart recommendations. Monitor stream health, manage connections, and enjoy personalized profiles for the whole family. This app requires your own IPTV subscription.

Highlights
  • Built-in player with EPG and quality switching
  • Browse library with posters and descriptions
  • AI mood picker for content discovery
  • AI calendar for upcoming events
  • Stream health monitoring and channel scanner
  • Account protection with connection management
  • Multiple profiles for family members
Features
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Your IPTV playlist has thousands of channels, movies, and series buried in a messy text file. IPTV Guard turns that chaos into something that actually feels like Netflix. WATCH Built-in player with live TV channel zapping, EPG program info, quality switching (4K/FHD/HD), and X-Ray cast overlay while you watch. Pick up where you left off on any device. EXPLORE Browse your library with posters, ratings, and real descriptions instead of cryptic filenames. Curated collections, actor filmographies, and an AI mood picker — tell it what you're in the mood for and it finds it in your catalog. STAY AHEAD AI calendar with upcoming matches (exact channel included), predicted movie release dates on your provider, and push alerts before kickoff. Never miss what matters. KNOW YOUR PLAYLIST Health score, uptime, ping, channel scanner. See which streams are dead, which are slow, and whether it's your connection or your provider's fault. PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNT Stream Guard prevents you from getting banned by managing simultaneous connections. See every device connected. Automatic user agent rotation so your provider sees normal traffic. FAMILY READY Multiple profiles with separate favorites, watch history, and recommendations for each person. Free. No ads. No tracking. IPTV Guard does not provide or host any IPTV content. You need your own IPTV subscription to use this app.

About

Plivot

Features
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Elevate your viewing experience with Plivot, the media player designed for your personal content sources. Seamlessly integrate Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, WebDAV, and FTP servers into one powerful, unified library. Important: Plivot is a media player only and does not provide, sell, or include any content. Access to live TV channels, movies, or series requires your own third-party subscription or media source (Xtream Codes provider, M3U playlist, etc.), purchased separately from your provider. Key Features: - Universal Hub: Easily connect your favorite sources (Xtream, M3U, WebDAV, FTP, and more). - Liquid Glass Dark Design: Navigate through a stunning, fluid interface optimized for a cinematic feel. - 4K HDR Compatible: Experience your content in crystal-clear quality with our high-performance player. - Advanced Tools: Stay organized with a dynamic EPG timeline, custom categories visiblity, and a robust favorites system. - Rich Metadata: Get the latest ratings, trailers, and deep-dive info via full TMDB integration. Your media deserves a world-class stage. Experience the future of streaming with Plivot. (Note: Plivot does not provide any content) Privacy Policy: https://plivot.app/legal Terms of Use: https://plivot.app/legal

Screenshots

IPTV Guard4 screens
Plivot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Guard at none against Plivot's 2. IPTV Guard also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Plivot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPTV Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Guard ships an update every 5 days, Plivot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Guard versus Plivot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV GuardPlivot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMouhamadou SoumareCedric Schoenecker

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Guard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plivot

Subscriptions2
  • Plivot Plus$2.991 Month
  • Plivot Plus7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV Guard free?
IPTV Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plivot free?
Plivot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Guard or Plivot have ads?
Neither IPTV Guard nor Plivot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Guard or Plivot?
IPTV Guard ships an update every 5 days, and Plivot every 10 days. Most recently, IPTV Guard was updated on October 5, 2026 and Plivot on October 3, 2026.

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