# 1iPTV vs AlphaX Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlphaX Player at 100% against 1iPTV's 64%. AlphaX Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). 1iPTV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1iPTV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AlphaX Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1iPTV ships an update every 9 days, AlphaX Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1iPTV | AlphaX Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1iptv-iptv-and-video-player/id6759380564/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [HOLD APPS PLUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878357111) | [John Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886172444) |

## What reviewers say

### 1iPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1iptv-iptv-and-video-player/id6759380564)

This app acts as a media player for your IPTV playlists, allowing you to organize and stream live TV, movies, and series. It supports various import methods and offers advanced playback features for a seamless viewing experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Import IPTV playlists (M3U URLs/files), Live TV, movies, and series support, EPG (TV Guide) integration, Content organization (favorites, categories), Fast, modern video player, Multi-device synchronization, Parental controls (PRO feature)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription - 5 devices | $1.99 | per month |
| One month subscription - 10 devices | $2.49 | per month |
| 1 year subscription - 5 devices | $12.99 | per year |
| One year subscription - 10 devices | $17.99 | per year |
| Life time upgrade to 10 devices | $39.99 | one-time |
| Life time subscription - 5 devices | $59.99 | one-time |
| Life time subscription - 10 devices | $89.99 | one-time |


### AlphaX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphax-player/id6763094849)

This media player allows you to connect your own content sources, like server credentials or M3U playlists. Browse channels, movies, and series from your provided sources with a native iOS experience. It offers local favorites, continue-watching, and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Connect own media sources, Browse channels, movies, series, Native iOS playback, Local favorites, Continue watching, Local parental controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock AlphaX | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1iPTV free?

1iPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AlphaX Player free?

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

### Do 1iPTV or AlphaX Player have ads?

1iPTV shows ads; AlphaX Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1iPTV or AlphaX Player?

1iPTV ships an update every 9 days, and AlphaX Player every 10 days. Most recently, 1iPTV was updated on November 9, 2026 and AlphaX Player on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*