Comparison

IPTV XPL vs AFKast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

AFKast

Features
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Your IPTV playlist, organized around you. Play your own live TV, movies and series with AFKast, an IPTV player for M3U, M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists. Bring your own playlist AFKast does not provide, sell or recommend channels, movies, series or IPTV subscriptions. Add your own content source that you have the right to watch. Live TV with an EPG guide Find channels in your playlist, save favorites and browse the schedule supplied by your provider. Program guide availability depends on your content source. Your movies and series, organized Browse posters, summaries, cast details and episode lists. Return to unfinished titles from Continue Watching. Pick up on another device Use the same AFKast account to sync playlists, favorites, profiles and watch history across supported devices. Device limits are not simultaneous stream allowances; your provider's connection limits still apply. Playback your way Choose audio tracks and subtitles, adjust subtitle appearance, set playback speed or use the sleep timer. HDR10 and HLG require compatible content and devices. Playback quality depends on your source, connection and device. Free and AFKast Pro Free: 1 playlist and 2 devices. Pro: ad-free use, offline downloads for eligible content, mini window, custom groups and sync for up to 6 devices. Feature availability may vary by platform and content source. The AFKast Pro annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://afkastplayer.com/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

IPTV XPL4 screens
AFKast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AFKast at every 4 days against IPTV XPL's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. IPTV XPL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AFKast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV XPL ships an update every 8 months, AFKast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
IPTV XPL versus AFKast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV XPLAFKast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB93 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPardeep KumarAhmet Furkan KARABUDAK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV XPL

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

AFKast

Subscriptions1
  • AFKast Pro YΔ±llΔ±k$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • AFKast Pro Γ–mΓΌr Boyu$14.99

Questions

Is IPTV XPL free?
IPTV XPL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AFKast free?
AFKast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV XPL or AFKast have ads?
Both IPTV XPL and AFKast show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV XPL or AFKast?
IPTV XPL ships an update every 8 months, and AFKast every 4 days. Most recently, IPTV XPL was updated on October 28, 2026 and AFKast on October 18, 2026.

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