Comparison

EasyIpTv vs Lumen

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

Head to head
About

EasyIpTv

Features
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IPTV on every screen, the way it should be. Easy IPTV brings your live TV channels, movies, and shows to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Designed for each platform — touch, keyboard, or Siri Remote — with smooth navigation and instant channel switching. LIVE TV LIKE CABLE, BUT BETTER Browse channels by category, switch with a swipe or a tap, and open the TV Guide to see what's on now and next — all while your stream keeps playing. Channel up/down feels natural on every device. TV GUIDE, BUILT IN Pull up the interactive program guide without leaving your stream. See current and upcoming shows, browse the schedule, and switch channels — all from one screen. On Apple TV, the guide appears as a split-screen overlay with your live stream in picture-in-picture. CONTINUE WATCHING, EVERYWHERE Start a movie on your iPhone, pick it up on your Mac, finish on your Apple TV. Your progress syncs across all devices via iCloud. Binge entire seasons and get suggestions for the next episode automatically. YOUR MOVIE & SHOW LIBRARY Browse VOD with rich detail pages — cast, director, genre, and plot. Beautiful cover art on every screen, from your phone to your living room TV. DESIGNED FOR EACH PLATFORM • Apple TV — Siri Remote optimized with focus-based navigation and split-screen TV Guide • iPhone & iPad — Intuitive touch controls with swipe gestures • Mac — Full desktop experience with keyboard navigation and search EASY SETUP • M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs • Xtream Codes (server + login) • Stalker Portal / MAC-based authentication Add your source from Settings. Simple text entry, and you're live. Easy IPTV does not provide any content. A valid IPTV playlist from a licensed provider is required.

About

Lumen

This app acts as a premium player for your existing IPTV service, organizing your channels, movies, and series into a fast and intuitive interface. It supports various provider formats and offers features like EPG guides, catch-up, and offline downloads.

Highlights
  • Connects to Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG, and M3U playlists
  • Full EPG guide with now & next
  • Fast channel switching
  • Catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series library organization
  • Download content for offline viewing
  • Record live TV
Features
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Lumen is a premium player for the IPTV service you already have. It includes no channels, movies, or playlists — you connect your own provider (Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, or M3U playlist), and Lumen turns it into a fast, beautiful, reliable experience across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. WORKS WITH YOUR PROVIDER Xtream Codes, Stalker/MAG portal, and M3U / M3U8 playlists Paste your details — Lumen auto-detects the format Your credentials stay on your device, in the Keychain. Never shared. LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT Full EPG guide with now & next and a clean program grid Fast channel switching with multiple playback engines for rock-solid streams Catch-up where your provider supports it MOVIES & SERIES Your full movie and series library, organized by your provider's own categories Posters, descriptions, and cast — with instant search across everything Continue watching, resume, and auto-play the next episode A PLAYER THAT JUST WORKS Subtitles on/off and language selection; multiple audio tracks Picture in Picture, playback speed, aspect/zoom, and a media-info panel Three playback engines with automatic, silent fallback for maximum compatibility DOWNLOAD & RECORD Download movies and series to watch offline Record live TV, and schedule recordings straight from the guide SMART, PRIVATE SUGGESTIONS "For You" and "Ask Lumen" recommend from YOUR library — tell it a mood and it finds something to watch Powered by Apple's on-device intelligence. Your viewing history never leaves your device. MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac — one purchase covers all your devices Gorgeous light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No account required. SIMPLE PRICING Try everything free for 7 days, then a single one-time purchase to keep Lumen forever. No subscription. Lumen does not provide or endorse any content. You must have your own IPTV service (Xtream, Stalker, or M3U) to use the app.

Screenshots

EasyIpTv4 screens
Lumen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyIpTv at every 2 days against Lumen's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EasyIpTv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.90 per year and Lumen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyIpTv ships an update every 2 days, Lumen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EasyIpTv versus Lumen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyIpTvLumen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid LesnerOm Patel (U.S.)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EasyIpTv

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$11.901 Year
1 purchases

Lumen

One-time1
  • Lumen Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is EasyIpTv free?
EasyIpTv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumen free?
Lumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EasyIpTv or Lumen have ads?
Neither EasyIpTv nor Lumen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyIpTv or Lumen?
EasyIpTv ships an update every 2 days, and Lumen every 2 months. Most recently, EasyIpTv was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lumen on October 6, 2026.

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