Comparison

Iris vs Lumen

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

Lumen

This app acts as a premium player for your existing IPTV service, organizing your channels, movies, and series into a fast and intuitive interface. It supports various provider formats and offers features like EPG guides, catch-up, and offline downloads.

Highlights
  • Connects to Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG, and M3U playlists
  • Full EPG guide with now & next
  • Fast channel switching
  • Catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series library organization
  • Download content for offline viewing
  • Record live TV
Features
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Lumen is a premium player for the IPTV service you already have. It includes no channels, movies, or playlists — you connect your own provider (Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, or M3U playlist), and Lumen turns it into a fast, beautiful, reliable experience across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. WORKS WITH YOUR PROVIDER Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, and M3U / M3U8 playlists Paste your details — Lumen auto-detects the format Your credentials stay on your device, in the Keychain. Never shared. LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT Full EPG guide with now & next and a clean program grid Fast channel switching with multiple playback engines for rock-solid streams Catch-up where your provider supports it MOVIES & SERIES Your full movie and series library, organized by your provider's own categories Posters, descriptions, and cast — with instant search across everything Continue watching, resume, and auto-play the next episode A PLAYER THAT JUST WORKS Subtitles on/off and language selection; multiple audio tracks Picture in Picture, playback speed, aspect/zoom, and a media-info panel Three playback engines with automatic, silent fallback for maximum compatibility DOWNLOAD & RECORD Download movies and series to watch offline Record live TV, and schedule recordings straight from the guide SMART, PRIVATE SUGGESTIONS "For You" and "Ask Lumen" recommend from YOUR library — tell it a mood and it finds something to watch Powered by Apple's on-device intelligence. Your viewing history never leaves your device. MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac — one purchase covers all your devices Gorgeous light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No account required. SIMPLE PRICING Try everything free for 7 days, then a single one-time purchase to keep Lumen forever. No subscription. Lumen does not provide or endorse any content. You must have your own IPTV service (Xtream, Stalker, or M3U) to use the app.

Screenshots

Iris4 screens
Lumen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Iris at free against Lumen's paid. Iris also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Lumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris ships an update fortnightly, Lumen every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Iris versus Lumen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisLumen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMustafa YILDIZOm Patel (U.S.)

Customer experience

Iris

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lumen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Iris

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

Lumen

One-time1
  • Lumen Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumen free?
Lumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iris or Lumen?
Iris and Lumen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Iris or Lumen have ads?
Neither Iris nor Lumen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iris or Lumen?
Iris ships an update fortnightly, and Lumen every 2 months. Most recently, Iris was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lumen on October 31, 2026.

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