Comparison

Dragon IPTV vs iXPlay

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

Head to head
About

Dragon IPTV

Features
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A powerful multimedia player application that specializes in creating and sharing IPTV M3U playlists, featuring automatic AI translation of playlist names, allowing you to enjoy IPTV with friends around the world across language barriers. ---------------------------------- Key Features ---------------------------------- [ M3U Playlist Sharing ] - Easily create personalized M3U playlists - Instantly share with friends worldwide, breaking geographical barriers - Import playlists shared by others for seamless content exchange - Automatic AI translation of playlist names - never worry about language barriers again - Perfect support for IPTV live streaming (M3U, M3U8) playback [ Comprehensive Operations ] - Support for media filtering and favorites - Display M3U media with secondary categories - Network status detection (Ping) for M3U media - Share media from other apps to the player (iOS version 26 or higher required) [ Rich Data Source Support ] - Support for multiple data sources including FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and more [ Comprehensive Format Support ] - Video formats: MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, TS, M2TS, MTS, OGV - Audio formats: MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, MID, MIDI, APE, ALAC - Smooth playback of both network streams and local files [ Extensive Playback Controls ] - Screen casting support for big-screen viewing - Built-in screen recording to capture memorable moments - Background playback - continue listening after exiting the app - Gesture controls for intuitive operation - Playback speed control to watch at your own pace [ Personalized Experience ] - Multiple beautiful themes to switch between - Multi-language support serving global users ---------------------------------- Download now and start your amazing multimedia journey. ---------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://crosstimex.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

Dragon IPTV4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iXPlay at 4 against Dragon IPTV's 2. iXPlay also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dragon IPTV ships an update every 4 days, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Dragon IPTV versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon IPTViXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅธ… ๆŽALX LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dragon IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly VIP$4.993 Months
  • Yearly VIP$17.991 Year
3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Dragon IPTV free?
Dragon IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dragon IPTV or iXPlay have ads?
Neither Dragon IPTV nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dragon IPTV or iXPlay?
Dragon IPTV ships an update every 4 days, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, Dragon IPTV was updated on September 13, 2026 and iXPlay on September 25, 2026.

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