IPTV XPL vs Zaplix IPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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/
Zaplix IPTV
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Zaplix is an IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. The app does not include, host or sell any channels, movies or series. You add your own playlist. WHAT YOU NEED Zaplix works with your existing subscription or with your own media: - An Xtream Codes account (server address, username, password) - An M3U / M3U8 playlist link or file - Your own video files on your PC (through the Zaplix media server) FEATURES - Live TV and electronic program guide: XMLTV support, now and next information, catch-up if your provider offers it - Movies and series: posters, season and episode lists, resume where you left off - Favourites and watch history - Parental PIN: guards locked categories and revealing your saved keys and passwords - Subtitles and audio: subtitle style, size, preferred languages, OpenSubtitles support - Movie and series posters, plots and details through TMDB - Dark, neon themed interface with theme and icon options PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited playlists (Premium) - the free version includes one - No ads (Premium) - Local network media server (Premium) - watch the videos stored on your PC from your iPhone or iPad, without uploading them to the cloud - Content sync across devices (Premium) - favourites, watch progress and category preferences - Category management (Premium) - hide or lock categories, or keep them out of Recently watched Premium is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription. It is linked to your account and works on all of your devices. ONE ACCOUNT, ALL DEVICES Signing in is optional and the player works without it. Your settings follow you between devices for free. Content sync and Premium itself are tied to an account. IMPORTANT Zaplix is only a player. No content, playlist or subscription is provided with the app. You are responsible for the sources you add and for having the right to access them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zaplix IPTV at every 6 days against IPTV XPL's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. IPTV XPL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IPTV XPL ships an update every 8 months, Zaplix IPTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV XPL | Zaplix IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pardeep Kumar | HALIL OZER KURT |
In-app purchases
IPTV XPL
- Weakly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
Zaplix IPTV
- Zaplix Premium$9.99









