IPTV XPL vs Pulsar IPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV XPL
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IPTV XPL is a simple and powerful IPTV player that lets you watch free IPTV by loading public M3U playlists available on the internet. The app does not provide any channels or content of its own. Users can add their own M3U playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and series from publicly available sources. Designed with a smooth and modern interface, IPTV XPL focuses on fast performance, easy navigation, and a clean viewing experience. It works with most standard M3U and M3U8 playlist formats and supports high quality streaming. Key Features Load and play public M3U playlists Fast and smooth video playback Clean and easy to use interface Supports live TV, movies, and series playlists Playlist management with quick access Pro Features Enable app lock for extra privacy Change the app icon to match your style Skip the splash screen and launch directly into the app Enjoy an enhanced experience with additional customization options Important Information IPTV XPL is only a media player. It does not host, stream, or provide any TV channels or media content. Users are responsible for the playlists they add and must ensure they have the right to access the content. If you are looking for a lightweight and customizable IPTV player to watch free public IPTV playlists, IPTV XPL is the perfect choice. Auto-Renewable Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pulsar IPTV
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Pulsar is a fast, beautiful IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV ā and much more: with the Media Center you can also play your own library of movies, shows, music and photos from your computer or NAS, without it ever leaving your network. YOUR CHANNELS, YOUR WAY ⢠Add your M3U or Xtream Codes playlists ⢠Program guide (EPG), search and favorites ⢠User profiles with avatar, PIN and Home mode MEDIA CENTER Ā· YOUR LIBRARY AT HOME (Pro) ⢠Connect your computer or NAS over SMB or DLNA ⢠Play movies, shows, music and photos with artwork ⢠Everything stays on your network ā nothing is uploaded BUILT FOR APPLE ⢠Multiview on Apple TV (several streams at once) ⢠Picture in Picture on iPad and AirPlay (audio) ⢠iCloud sync across your devices ⢠Icons, themes and backgrounds to make it yours ⢠Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Turkish and Arabic ENCRYPTED PLAYLISTS (Pro) ⢠Share playlists with friends and choose how long they can use them ⢠Add shared playlists without showing their address in the app IMPORTANT Pulsar is only a player: it does NOT provide or include any channels or content. You add your own playlists and play your own content. The app includes no channels or copyrighted material. āāā Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pulsar IPTV at none against IPTV XPL's shown. Pulsar IPTV also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. IPTV XPL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pulsar IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IPTV XPL ships an update every 8 months, Pulsar IPTV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV XPL | Pulsar IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pardeep Kumar | David Cozar Laguna |
In-app purchases
IPTV XPL
- Weakly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
Pulsar IPTV
- Pulsar Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Pulsar Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pulsar Pro Lifetime$8.99









