Comparison

IPTV XPL vs Pulsar IPTV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV XPL

Features
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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/

About

Pulsar IPTV

Features
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Pulsar is a fast, beautiful IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV — 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 — 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. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPTV XPL4 screens
Pulsar IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
IPTV XPL versus Pulsar IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV XPLPulsar IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPardeep KumarDavid Cozar Laguna

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV XPL

Subscriptions3
  • Weakly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Pulsar IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pulsar Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pulsar Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pulsar Pro Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is IPTV XPL free?
IPTV XPL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulsar IPTV free?
Pulsar IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV XPL or Pulsar IPTV have ads?
IPTV XPL shows ads; Pulsar IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV XPL or Pulsar IPTV?
IPTV XPL ships an update every 8 months, and Pulsar IPTV every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV XPL was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pulsar IPTV on October 24, 2026.

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