Comparison

VS IPTV vs iXPlay

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

Head to head
About

VS IPTV

Features
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VibeStream brings live TV, movies, and series together in a modern interface. Favorites, search, and smooth playback: your full TV universe in one app. Important: VibeStream does not provide any audio/video content. The app is a player that lets you import and organize your own IPTV playlists/sources. You are solely responsible for the content you add and must have the necessary rights. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wchz87mg9c-cpu.github.io/vibestream/privacy.html

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

VS IPTV4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VS IPTV at none against iXPlay's 3. iXPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VS IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VS IPTV ships an update every 6 weeks, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
VS IPTV versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVS IPTViXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS17.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu ToubacheALX LTD

In-app purchases

None

VS IPTV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is VS IPTV free?
VS IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VS IPTV or iXPlay have ads?
Neither VS IPTV nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VS IPTV or iXPlay?
VS IPTV ships an update every 6 weeks, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, VS IPTV was updated on September 24, 2026 and iXPlay on October 11, 2026.

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