Comparison

Iris vs REX PLAY PLUS

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

Head to head
About

Iris

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this advanced player. It offers detailed information for content, interactive EPG, and personalized favorites. Manage multiple accounts and enjoy seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Connects via Xtream Codes or M3U URL
  • Detailed movie/series info with TMDB data
  • Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Save favorite channels, movies, and series
  • Search across live TV, movies, and series
  • Manage multiple IPTV accounts
  • High-performance VLC player core
Features
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Iris: IPTV Pro is the most advanced IPTV player for iOS and iPadOS. Connect your IPTV service using Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist URL and enjoy seamless streaming of thousands of live channels, movies, and TV series — all in one elegant app. Movie and series pages feature high-definition posters, wide backdrops, full plot summaries, IMDB-style ratings, and release info powered by TMDB. Tap any actor to read their biography and browse every title in your IPTV library they appear in. Watch hundreds of live channels and tap the calendar icon to open the interactive EPG overlay with current and upcoming programs. Browse and stream your full movie and series catalogue. Continue watching right where you left off. Save your favorite channels, movies, and series for instant access. Search across live TV, movies, and series instantly. Manage multiple IPTV accounts and switch between them with a single tap. Fully localized in 12 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. Built on a high-performance VLC player core for smooth, reliable playback. No registration required — your credentials are stored securely on your device only. Note: Iris requires an active IPTV subscription from a third-party provider.

About

REX PLAY PLUS

Features
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REX PLAY PLUS is a professional media player that lets you connect to your own streaming service and enjoy Live TV, Movies, and Series in a sleek, modern interface. Features: • Live TV with Electronic Program Guide (EPG) • Movies & Series library with detailed info • Dual player engine: VLC & AVPlayer • Subtitle & audio track selection • Catch-up & Timeshift support • Continue watching across sessions • Favorites management • Parental controls with PIN protection • Sleep timer • 21 languages supported • Stream format selection • Adjustable buffer settings This app is a media player only and does not provide or host any content. Users must supply their own streaming service credentials.

Screenshots

Iris4 screens
REX PLAY PLUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Iris at none against REX PLAY PLUS's shown. Iris also leads on device support (3 vs 1). REX PLAY PLUS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and REX PLAY PLUS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris ships an update fortnightly, REX PLAY PLUS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Iris versus REX PLAY PLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisREX PLAY PLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMustafa YILDIZZafer Demir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Iris

One-time1
  • Iris Pro Lifetime Access$3.99
1 purchases

REX PLAY PLUS

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REX PLAY PLUS free?
REX PLAY PLUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iris or REX PLAY PLUS have ads?
REX PLAY PLUS shows ads; Iris does not.
Which is updated more often, Iris or REX PLAY PLUS?
Iris ships an update fortnightly, and REX PLAY PLUS every 3 days. Most recently, Iris was updated on September 19, 2026 and REX PLAY PLUS on September 12, 2026.

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