# Iris vs Timonation IPTV

The clearest difference is ads: Iris at none against Timonation IPTV's shown. Iris also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Timonation IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Iris against 5.0 for Timonation IPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Iris ships an update fortnightly, Timonation IPTV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Iris | Timonation IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-iptv-player-pro/id6758910789/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timonation-iptv/id6769504232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa YILDIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784681185) | [Tiago Joao Coelho Azevedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896664017) |

## What reviewers say

### Iris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-iptv-player-pro/id6758910789)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Iris Pro Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


### Timonation IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timonation-iptv/id6769504232)

This media player allows you to stream your own IPTV playlists using M3U URLs or Xtream Codes. Enjoy fast channel switching, a native iOS design, and features like a TV guide, parental controls, and iCloud sync. The free version includes ads, while a one-time Pro purchase removes them and unlocks additional features.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream playlist support, Fast channel switching, Native iOS design, Integrated TV guide (XMLTV), Parental controls, iCloud sync for playlists and progress, On-demand movies & series browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timonation Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Iris free?

Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timonation IPTV free?

Timonation IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Iris or Timonation IPTV?

Iris and Timonation IPTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Iris or Timonation IPTV have ads?

Timonation IPTV shows ads; Iris does not.

### Which is updated more often, Iris or Timonation IPTV?

Iris ships an update fortnightly, and Timonation IPTV every 3 days. Most recently, Iris was updated on September 19, 2026 and Timonation IPTV on September 18, 2026.

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