Comparison

Tuna IPTV Player vs IPTVIA

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

Head to head
About

Tuna IPTV Player

Features
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Tuna IPTV Player is a clean, fast IPTV client built for iPhones. Add any M3U playlist via URL โ€” including Dropbox links โ€” and start watching in seconds. Your channels are cached locally so the app launches instantly every time, even before the playlist finishes refreshing in the background. * Channel Browser Channels are organized exactly as your M3U defines them, with a category sidebar for fast navigation. A 4-column grid lets you scan hundreds of channels at a glance. Tap into any channel to start streaming immediately. * Search Find any channel across your entire playlist with the global search bar, or filter within the current category using in-category search. Your recent searches are saved so you can jump back to them quickly. * Favorites & Recents Mark any channel as a favorite with a single click โ€” favorites appear at the top of the list and get their own dedicated category. A Recents category keeps track of everything you've watched, so you can always pick up where you left off. * EPG โ€” Electronic Program Guide Connect an XMLTV EPG source to see what's on now and what's coming up next, directly on the channel cards. The guide refreshes automatically in the background so it's always up to date. * Playlist Management Add multiple M3U playlists and switch between them from the home screen. Refresh any playlist on demand to pick up the latest channels from your provider. The app preserves your last-watched channel and category and can resume automatically on launch. * Channel & Category Controls Hide channels or entire categories you don't use. Rename categories to match your preferences. Merge similar categories into one. Review and clean up duplicate channels with the built-in duplicate review tool. All changes are stored locally and survive playlist refreshes. * Sort Options Sort channels alphabetically, by most recently watched, or keep the original playlist order. Pin favorites to the top with a single toggle. * Single Stream Player Paste any direct stream URL from the Streams tab and play it instantly โ€” no playlist needed. Tuna IPTV Player does not provide any content, channels, or subscriptions. You must supply your own M3U playlist URL from your IPTV provider.

About

IPTVIA

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IPTVIA is the AI-powered media player for your M3U and Xtream Codes playlists. Bring your own subscription โ€” IPTVIA turns it into a premium streaming experience, with AI search, smart recommendations, and sync across all your devices. WARNING: IPTVIA DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY PLAYLISTS IPTVIA is not a content provider. We do not sell, share, host, or provide any TV channel, movie, series, or playlist of any kind. IPTVIA is exclusively a player: it is designed to open the official M3U or Xtream Codes playlist provided by your own legal subscription or your internet/TV box provider. You must already own a legal subscription before using this app. IPTVIA has no relationship with any content or third-party provider. WHY IPTVIA? Most media players feel outdated: slow menus, zero personalization, zero intelligence. IPTVIA is different โ€” the first player designed with real AI at the heart of how it works. KEY FEATURES AI-powered search Can't remember a movie's title? Just describe it โ€” "the one where a guy keeps reliving the same day on a train" โ€” and our AI finds it instantly, in any language. Premium, modern interface An elegant, intuitive design built for TV, mobile, and tablet โ€” smooth animations, hover previews, and a Top 10 list that actually makes sense. True cross-device sync Start a movie on your phone, finish it on your Apple TV. Progress, favorites, watchlist, and profile preferences follow you everywhere, instantly. Family profiles and parental controls Up to 5 profiles per account, each with its own tastes and subtitle preferences. Set an age limit per profile: beyond it, the play button is simply disabled. A daily and weekly time limit can also lock the app until the next day or week. Live channels, full EPG, and picture-in-picture Full program guide, instant channel switching, favorite channels, and picture-in-picture support. Downloadable subtitles with sync adjustment Search and download subtitles in dozens of languages. Out of sync? Adjust the timing per title โ€” IPTVIA remembers it for that movie or episode. Built for everyone Fully available in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic (full RTL support) โ€” streaming shouldn't depend on where you live. Compatible with your existing subscription Full support for Xtream Codes and M3U formats โ€” the two most common subscription types. Smart and fast Optimized thumbnail loading, instant search, a light and fast app even with massive channel lists. Personalized for you The more you watch, the smarter IPTVIA gets. Recommendations and "Because you watched..." suggestions adapt to your taste. WHO IS THIS APP FOR? IPTVIA is designed for anyone who already has a legal M3U or Xtream Codes subscription and is tired of outdated players. On phone, tablet, or Apple TV โ€” IPTVIA gives your subscription the premium interface it deserves. GET STARTED Try IPTVIA free for 7 days. Connect your playlist in seconds and discover what a media player should really offer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptvia.app/privacy

Screenshots

Tuna IPTV Player4 screens
IPTVIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tuna IPTV Player at none against IPTVIA's 5. IPTVIA's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTVIA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tuna IPTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuna IPTV Player ships an update every 3 months, IPTVIA every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Tuna IPTV Player versus IPTVIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuna IPTV PlayerIPTVIA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREALITY S.L.LINKYGEEK LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tuna IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

IPTVIA

Subscriptions4
  • IPTVIA Monthly ยท 3 Devices1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • IPTVIA Monthly ยท 8 Devices1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • IPTVIA Annual ยท 3 Devices1 Year trial$24.991 Year
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  • IPTVIA Annual ยท 8 Devices1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTVIA Lifetime ยท 8 Devices$99.99

Questions

Is Tuna IPTV Player free?
Tuna IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTVIA free?
IPTVIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tuna IPTV Player or IPTVIA have ads?
Neither Tuna IPTV Player nor IPTVIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tuna IPTV Player or IPTVIA?
Tuna IPTV Player ships an update every 3 months, and IPTVIA every 4 days. Most recently, Tuna IPTV Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and IPTVIA on October 31, 2026.

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