Comparison

SubPlayer vs IPTV MAX

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

Head to head
About

SubPlayer

This video player offers instant AI-generated subtitles in multiple languages for local files and network streams. It supports various formats, LAN streaming from servers, and smart playback management for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Instant AI subtitle generation
  • Supports major video formats
  • Direct LAN streaming (SMB/WebDAV)
  • Resume playback and history
  • Automatic and manual subtitle loading
  • Offline viewing via downloads
Features
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SubPlayer is a smart video player for local videos, network resources, and popular personal media libraries. Its core feature is instant AI subtitle generation. Whether you are watching foreign-language films, videos without subtitles, or your own recordings, SubPlayer can generate multilingual subtitles with one tap and make viewing easier across languages. Key Features: AI Subtitle Generation - One-tap speech recognition with instant subtitle generation - Supports multiple languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean - Generate subtitles on demand without preparing subtitle files in advance - Customize subtitle style: font, size, color, and position Play All Major Formats - Import and play local files and media from Photos - Smooth support for major video and audio formats - Supports MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, Blu-ray ISO, and more Smart Metadata Scraping - Automatically recognize movies and series, matching titles, summaries, ratings, genres, and more - Enrich your personal library with posters and backdrops - Scan imported sources and update metadata for newly added media automatically Popular Media Libraries - Connect to Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, and fnOS media libraries - Browse, search, and play your personal media collection in one place - Easy access to NAS and home media services Direct LAN Streaming - Connect directly to SMB/CIFS, WebDAV, and FTP servers - Easy access to NAS and self-hosted media libraries - Browse folders and play files directly without downloading first Smart Playback Management - Resume playback from where you left off - Recent history and favorites management - Thumbnail previews for faster browsing Cross-Device Data Sync - Sync playback progress, favorites, and your watchlist across devices - Sync media library connections to quickly restore your viewing setup on a new device Offline Viewing - Download network files to local storage - Keep watching even without an internet connection Why Choose SubPlayer? - AI subtitle generation for videos without subtitles - Smart metadata scraping for an organized, visually rich personal library - One place for local files, NAS, LAN servers, and popular media libraries - Continue with your playback progress and favorites across devices - Less hassle when importing, browsing, and switching media - A smoother way to enjoy your personal media library anywhere Perfect For: - Watching foreign-language videos without subtitles - Playing family videos stored on NAS - Organizing and enriching your personal movie and TV library automatically - Managing local video collections - Downloading videos for offline viewing Privacy Policy: https://meijietech.com/subplayer/privacy_policy Terms of Use: https://meijietech.com/subplayer/terms_of_use

About

IPTV MAX

Features
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IPTV MAX is a fast, modern player for your IPTV streams. Bring your M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials from any provider, and IPTV MAX gives you a clean Live TV grid, full EPG, catch-up, movies, and series — synced across every device you sign in on. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add IPTV sources via M3U URL, M3U file, or Xtream Codes (username + password + portal URL) • Browse Live TV with a real electronic program guide (EPG), now / next, and channel logos • Catch-up — rewind anything that aired in the last few days, if your provider supports it • Watch on-demand movies and TV series from your provider's VOD catalog • Create a watchlist to keep track of what's next • Pick up where you left off — resume position syncs across phone, tablet, and other devices • Multiple profiles so each household member keeps their own watch history • Picture-in-picture, AirPlay, and external display support • Subtitle and audio track selection on movies and series IPTV MAX+ A free 7-day trial unlocks IPTV MAX+: unlimited IPTV sources, up to 4 profiles, watchlist, and full cross-device sync of your watch history and favorites. Plans after the trial: • Monthly — €2.99 / month • Yearly — €14.99 / year (save 58%) • Lifetime — €29.99 one-time WE DO NOT PROVIDE IPTV CONTENT IPTV MAX is a player. It does not include, host, or sell any TV channels, movies, or sports broadcasts. To use the app you need an IPTV subscription from a third-party provider that supplies M3U or Xtream credentials. You are responsible for the legality of the content you play. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The 7-day free trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically at the listed price until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptv-max.xyz/privacy

Screenshots

SubPlayer4 screens
IPTV MAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubPlayer at weekly against IPTV MAX's fortnightly. 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. SubPlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and IPTV MAX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubPlayer ships an update weekly, IPTV MAX fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SubPlayer versus IPTV MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubPlayerIPTV MAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer文杰 梁Ghassan El ghoul

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SubPlayer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time4
  • 30 credits$0.99
  • 90 credits$2.99
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 300 credits$9.99
3 purchases

IPTV MAX

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV MAX+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • IPTV MAX+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTV MAX+ Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is SubPlayer free?
SubPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV MAX free?
IPTV MAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubPlayer or IPTV MAX have ads?
Neither SubPlayer nor IPTV MAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubPlayer or IPTV MAX?
SubPlayer ships an update weekly, and IPTV MAX fortnightly. Most recently, SubPlayer was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTV MAX on October 25, 2026.

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