Comparison

ChonkTV vs Iptv Max Live

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

Head to head
About

ChonkTV

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ChonkTV – IPTV with the chonky cat. Get more out of your IPTV experience. With ChonkTV, you can enjoy live TV and VOD with greater flexibility and convenience than ever before. Thanks to support for M3U and Xtream Code, you can set up your content quickly and have your channels, films and series at your fingertips at all times. With EPG support for XMLTV and GZip, you’ll always stay on top of current and upcoming programmes. Discover content faster, plan your viewing smarter and never miss a thing. ChonkTV stays by your side even when you’re on the go: with offline support for VOD, you can download your favourite content and watch it anytime – without an active internet connection. Perfect for travelling, commuting or relaxing moments without a network connection. Prefer to watch on the big screen? No problem. With AirPlay and Chromecast, you can conveniently stream your content from your device to your TV and enjoy entertainment exactly where it’s most fun. And with Picture-in-Picture (PiP), you stay flexible: keep watching whilst you chat, browse or use other apps. Why ChonkTV? Because IPTV should be simple, powerful and convenient. ChonkTV combines powerful features with a modern user experience – for everyone who wants to enjoy their content smartly, on the go and without any hassle. Highlights: Support for M3U and Xtream Code EPG in XMLTV and GZip formats Offline support for VOD AirPlay Chromecast Picture-in-Picture (PiP) ChonkTV – more freedom, more convenience, more Subscriptions are available as auto-renewable subscriptions. Some content and features require a paid subscription. Privacy Policy: https://chonktv.com/en/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Iptv Max Live

This media player allows you to load and watch your own IPTV playlists, including live TV, movies, and series. It offers a modern interface with extensive customization options and supports various playlist formats. The app is designed for both phone and car use, with features like Picture-in-Picture and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Load M3U and Xtream playlists
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • AirPlay and external display
  • Phone and Car modes
  • Customizable interface and themes
  • Content organization (Live TV, Movies, Series)
  • Parental controls
Features
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IPTV MAX LIVE is the premium IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Load your personal playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and TV series with a modern, fast, and beautifully designed interface. IPTV MAX LIVE does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. It is a media player only. You must provide your own playlists from your IPTV provider or personal sources LOAD ANY PLAYLIST • Support for M3U and M3U8 playlists from URL or local files • Xtream Codes login with server, username, and password • Additional supported formats: PLS, XSPF, ASX, WPL, SMIL, DPL, CSV, and JSON • Automatic format detection with full UTF-8 support • No channel limits: even very large playlists are handled smoothly with optimized storage • Quick access to recently used playlists with automatic reload of the last opened list • Automatic playlist refresh: Never, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly PROFESSIONAL PLAYER • Smooth HLS playback with ultra-fast channel loading • Picture in Picture (PiP) support • AirPlay and external display support • Aspect ratio controls: Fit, Fill, Stretch, and Original • Per-channel custom zoom with automatic memory • Gesture-based brightness control • Double-tap to seek forward or backward with cumulative skipping • Precision seek bar for movies and TV series • Screen lock to prevent accidental touches • Configurable channel zapping mode • Side channel list for instant channel switching • Subtitle support with customizable appearance • Audio track selection • Video and audio preferences are automatically remembered TWO VIEW MODES • Phone Mode: Optimized vertical navigation with compact layouts, touch controls, and instant search • Car Mode: Landscape interface with large buttons, customizable backgrounds, and selectable car brand logos CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • Six different layouts including streaming rows, classic list, compact grid, tablet grid, vertical, and horizontal views • Beautiful single-color and duotone themes • Adjustable text size and card size • Soft or standard corners with configurable glass effect • Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable day and night viewing CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Automatic separation of Live TV, Movies, and TV Series • Nested categories and subcategories detected automatically • Persistent favorites that remain available after playlist updates • Watch history with resume playback for movies and series • Fast search across all channels • Filters for SD, HD, Full HD, and 4K content • Automatic channel name cleanup for a cleaner and more organized experience PRIVACY & SECURITY • PIN-protected parental controls • Your playlists stay on your device • No account registration required • Prevent screen sleep during playback MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Punjabi, with automatic language detection based on your device settings. Download IPTV MAX LIVE and turn your iPhone or iPad into a fast, elegant, and powerful IPTV player built for the best viewing experience

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Iptv Max Live at 3 against ChonkTV's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ChonkTV versus Iptv Max Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChonkTVIptv Max Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB16 MB
Age rating4++4
Developeriontic GmbHGiovanni Emanuele Spina

In-app purchases

None

ChonkTV

No in-app purchases

None

Iptv Max Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChonkTV free?
ChonkTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iptv Max Live free?
Iptv Max Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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