Comparison

Tuna IPTV Player vs Jelvi IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” including Dropbox links β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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

Jelvi IPTV Player

Features
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Jelvi IPTV Player is a sleek, powerful, and lightweight video player designed to bring your personal IPTV playlists to all your Apple devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Simply load your own M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes credentials to enjoy live streams, movies, and TV series in a gorgeous, high-performance interface. Built specifically for the Apple ecosystem, Jelvi integrates seamlessly with system features like AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture, offering a premium, distraction-free viewing experience. CORE FEATURES: β€’ Multi-Platform Support: Enjoy a unified experience across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS. β€’ M3U & Xtream Codes: Full compatibility with M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API. β€’ AirPlay Integration: Cast your live streams, movies, and VODs to any AirPlay-compatible Apple TV or Smart TV in one tap. β€’ Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Keep watching in a floating window while browsing or multitasking. β€’ Favorites & History: Pin your most-watched channels or series for quick access, and resume watching VODs exactly where you left off. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION & PRIVACY: β€’ Hide Categories & Channels: Clean up your interface by hiding unwanted categories or specific channels. β€’ Sort Categories: Reorder your playlist categories with drag-and-drop ease to put your favorite genres first. β€’ Parental Control: Secure adult or private categories with a secure parental PIN code. β€’ Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Track TV schedules in real-time with comprehensive EPG support. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: β€’ Jelvi IPTV Player is a media player utility and does not provide, host, or include any TV channels, media streams, or digital content. β€’ Users must provide their own M3U playlists, Xtream API logins, or streaming sources. β€’ Jelvi IPTV Player does not endorse or facilitate the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder.

Screenshots

Tuna IPTV Player4 screens
Jelvi IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jelvi IPTV Player at fortnightly against Tuna IPTV Player's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuna IPTV Player ships an update every 3 months, Jelvi IPTV Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Tuna IPTV Player versus Jelvi IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuna IPTV PlayerJelvi IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β€” better
Requires iOS16.416.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREALITY S.L.El Hassane Layachi

In-app purchases

None

Tuna IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

Jelvi IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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