Comparison

IPTV vs Nightdeck

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

Head to head
About

IPTV

Stream live TV, movies, and series on your iOS device with this powerful IPTV player. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API for seamless integration with your existing IPTV services. Enjoy smooth playback, fast channel switching, and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support (URL/file)
  • Xtream Codes API login
  • Live TV, movies, and series streaming
  • EPG support
  • Fast channel switching
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
  • Background playback
Features
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Looking for a powerful iPhone IPTV player? This professional iOS IPTV player lets you stream live TV, movies, and series directly on your device with smooth playback and a clean interface. Designed specifically for iOS, this iPhone IPTV app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, giving you full control over your IPTV subscriptions. A Professional iPhone IPTV Player This iOS IPTV player is built for users who want speed, stability, and simplicity. Easily add your IPTV provider and start watching within seconds. Key Features: • Load M3U playlists via URL or file • Login with Xtream Codes API • Live TV streaming • Movies and series (VOD support) • EPG support (if provided by your IPTV service) • Fast channel switching • Modern and user-friendly interface M3U and Xtream Codes API Support This iPhone IPTV player supports: • M3U URL • M3U file upload • Xtream Codes API (username, password, server URL) Simply enter your provider details and your iOS IPTV content will load automatically. Optimized for iOS Performance This iOS IPTV player is optimized for: • Smooth playback • Minimal buffering • Fast playlist loading • Stable streaming performance It works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad and supports the latest iOS versions. Advanced Playback Features • Fullscreen mode • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Background playback • Subtitle and audio track selection • External screen support Everything you expect from a premium iPhone IPTV player. Important Disclaimer This app is an IPTV player only. It does not provide or include any content, channels, or subscriptions. Users must provide their own legal IPTV service, M3U playlist, or Xtream Codes API credentials. This App offers In-App Purchases Premium Subscriptions • 1 Months – $1.99 • 3 Months – $4.99 • 12 Months – $14.99 Information about auto-renewable subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, apply. Terms of Use: https://ozan.xyz/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ozan.xyz/privacy.html

About

Nightdeck

Features
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Nightdeck is a pure player for your own IPTV playlists: it contains no channels, movies or shows, and it does not sell, arrange or recommend providers. You add your own source – a link to an M3U playlist (optionally with an XMLTV TV guide) or an Xtream Codes login. Only use sources you are entitled to use. No playlist yet? Choose “Try the demo” on the first screen: freely licensed Blender Foundation films (CC BY 3.0) and public test streams let you explore the whole app. LIVE TV • Channel list with now/next and progress • Quick channel switching • Favorites TV GUIDE • Programme grid with a “now” line and reminders • Catch-up when your source offers it • “Tonight” row: your channels’ prime-time line-up at a glance MOVIES & SHOWS • Home screen with Continue watching, Top 10 and recommendations from your own library • Detail pages, seasons and episodes, next episode plays automatically • Audio track and subtitle selection, preferred audio track ON APPLE TV, IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC • Works with the Siri Remote, touch, keyboard and trackpad • Search across channels, movies and shows • 24 interface languages, including Arabic with a right-to-left layout • Multiple playlists, parental PIN, kids mode • Fast even with large lists PRIVATE No account, no ads, no tracking. Your playlists, favorites and history stay on your device. TRY AND UNLOCK Try every feature for 3 days, with no purchase and no subscription. After that, unlock Nightdeck in the app – with a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. The subscription renews automatically every year unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. The demo stays available without a purchase. Supported: Xtream Codes, M3U/M3U8 playlists via link, XMLTV (also .gz), HLS and MPEG-TS streams. Questions and help: hello@nightdeck.shop Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nightdeck.shop/en/privacy-appstore.html Screenshots show the built-in demo with films by the Blender Foundation (CC BY 3.0).

Screenshots

IPTV4 screens
Nightdeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nightdeck at every 2 days against IPTV's every 5 days. 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. IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nightdeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV ships an update every 5 days, Nightdeck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IPTV versus Nightdeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVNightdeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppriqaDaniel Steffan Buro

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • 12 Month Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Nightdeck

Subscriptions1
  • Nightdeck Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Nightdeck 3-Day TrialFree
  • Nightdeck Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is IPTV free?
IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightdeck free?
Nightdeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV or Nightdeck have ads?
Neither IPTV nor Nightdeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV or Nightdeck?
IPTV ships an update every 5 days, and Nightdeck every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nightdeck on November 10, 2026.

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