Comparison

IPTV Viona Player vs Thaki Pro

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Viona Player

Organize and stream content from your own providers with this modern IPTV player. Supports multiple playlist formats, EPG, and offers Chromecast/AirPlay for seamless viewing. Premium features include AI recommendations.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple Xtream and M3U playlists
  • Integrated EPG support
  • Progress tracking for continued watching
  • Subtitle controls and player personalization
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support (Premium)
  • Optional AI recommendation features (Premium)
Features
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Viona Player IPTV is a fast, modern media player designed for users who want to organize and watch content from their own providers. What you can do: - Add and manage multiple Xtream and M3U playlists - Use integrated EPG support (default and custom XML EPG) - Continue watching with progress tracking - Use subtitle controls and player personalization - Use Chromecast and AirPlay features (Premium) - Access optional Premium AI recommendation features Important: - Viona Player does not provide, host, or distribute channels, movies, series, or streams. - Users are responsible for the playlists and sources they add and for local copyright compliance. Premium: - Premium is offered via in-app purchases/subscriptions managed by Apple. - You can manage subscription status from within the app. - Restore Purchases is available. Privacy: - Privacy Policy and legal information are available in-app and on the official policy page. http://okantarlig.github.io/viona-web/privacy.html http://okantarlig.github.io/viona-web/support.html

About

Thaki Pro

Features
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Thaki Pro – The Ultimate Media Player & Playlist Manager Elevate your personal media playback experience with Thaki Pro, the advanced media player and playlist management utility crafted specifically for iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. Thaki Pro delivers a sleek, cinematic, and high-performance interface to organize and enjoy your own content seamlessly. Key Features: Advanced Playlist & File Management: • Easily import and organize your personal playlists (M3U / M3U8 links, Xtream Codes API, and local media files). • One-tap quick switching and management across multiple user profiles. • Smart automatic categorization for your playlists (Live streams, VOD, and custom categories). • Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support for playlist channel schedules. Cinematic, High-Performance Media Engine: • Advanced playback engine supporting modern video and audio codecs up to 4K HDR with smooth, buffer-free rendering. • Full AirPlay integration for wireless audio and video streaming to Apple TV and AirPlay 2-compatible screens. • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) multitasking support to watch while using other apps. • Flexible aspect ratio controls tailored to fit any screen dimensions. • Multi-audio track selection and support for both embedded and external subtitles (SRT, VTT). • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental touches during playback. Personal Library & Smart Tools: • Offline download manager to save your personal media files and watch without an internet connection while traveling. • Secure, encrypted cloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV for favorites, watch history, and resume points. • Interactive sports tracker to stay updated on match schedules and team scores. • Instant, responsive search across all loaded playlists and categories. • Modern, fluid interface fully optimized for portrait and landscape orientations. Important Notice & Legal Disclaimer: - Thaki Pro is strictly a media player and playlist organization software; it does not provide, host, bundle, sell, or distribute any media content, TV channels, streams, or IPTV subscriptions. - Users must independently provide their own content and playlists, and ensure they hold the necessary legal rights and permissions to access them. - Thaki Pro has no affiliation with any third-party content provider and strictly does not endorse or promote the streaming of copyrighted materials without proper authorization from copyright holders. Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thaki.me/TV/privacy

Screenshots

IPTV Viona Player4 screens
Thaki Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPTV Viona Player at 15.0 against Thaki Pro's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. IPTV Viona Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Thaki Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Viona Player ships an update weekly, Thaki Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IPTV Viona Player versus Thaki Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Viona PlayerThaki Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB135 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOKAN ONUR TARLIGAbdulkarim Alsaleh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Viona Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Thaki Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$19.99

Questions

Is IPTV Viona Player free?
IPTV Viona Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thaki Pro free?
Thaki Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Viona Player or Thaki Pro have ads?
Neither IPTV Viona Player nor Thaki Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Viona Player or Thaki Pro?
IPTV Viona Player ships an update weekly, and Thaki Pro every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Viona Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and Thaki Pro on October 31, 2026.

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