Yagi IPTV Player vs iXPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yagi IPTV Player
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Yagi is the IPTV player built for Apple devices. Your channels, movies and shows open in seconds, live TV runs only seconds behind the broadcast, and everything you set up follows you from iPhone to iPad to Mac. WATCH LIVE, ACTUALLY LIVE Most players sit half a minute behind the real broadcast. Yagi plays your provider's stream the fastest way it can be played, so the goal is on your screen when it happens, not after your neighbors have already cheered. Pause live TV when life interrupts, rewind to see it again, and jump back to live with one tap. NOTHING IN YOUR WAY One sidebar, one swipe away, with every section of your playlist in it. No nested menus, no settings maze, no waiting for screens to draw. Yagi is a native app written for iOS 26 and macOS 26, with a Liquid Glass interface that feels like it came with the device. PICKS UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Start a movie on the Mac, finish it on the iPad. Favorites, playlist layout, reminders and settings sync through iCloud with nothing to configure. Hand a channel from your iPhone to your Mac with Handoff, or send it to the big screen with AirPlay. KEEPS PLAYING WHEN STREAMS STRUGGLE Streams hang, servers hiccup, and most apps leave you staring at a black screen. Yagi reconnects on its own and keeps you posted while it does, so you never have to switch channels by hand just to get the picture back. EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT, DONE WELL • Xtream and M3U playlists, with Live TV, Movies and TV Shows in their own sections • A TV guide with what's on now and next, and reminders that notify you before a program starts • Favorites for the channels and shows you come back to • Search across live channels, movies and series at once • Downloads for offline viewing of movies and episodes • Subtitles and multiple audio tracks, when your provider includes them • Rename channels and groups, hide what you don't watch, and keep your playlist the way you like it • Picture in Picture on every device • Live subscription details for Xtream accounts • Playlists refresh themselves daily, so new channels just appear PRIVATE BY DESIGN Yagi collects no data. Your playlists and credentials stay on your devices and in your own iCloud account. Try it free, then choose the plan that suits you. Feature requests and bug reports shape every update, so tell us what you need. Disclaimer: The developer does not provide, include, supply, or host any live TV channels, movies, or TV shows whatsoever. You are solely responsible for acquiring all playlists through legitimate sources and ensuring full compliance with applicable copyright and licensing laws. Privacy Policy: Yagi does not collect any data. More info at https://yagi.watch/privacy/ Terms of Service: App Store Standard EULA available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
iXPlay
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iXPlay at every 2 days against Yagi IPTV Player's fortnightly. iXPlay also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Yagi IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Yagi IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yagi IPTV Player | iXPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joao Santos | ALX LTD |
In-app purchases
Yagi IPTV Player
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
iXPlay
- 1 Month$0.991 Month
- 12 Months$5.991 Year
- iXPlay Lifetime$12.99









