IPTV Player vs OpenIPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV Player
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IPTV Player is a powerful and easy-to-use streaming player designed for watching IPTV content from your own playlists. Enjoy live TV channels, movies and series from your IPTV provider with a fast and modern media player experience. The app allows you to easily add and manage your IPTV playlists using M3U links, M3U files or Xtream Codes API. Once your playlist is added, you can quickly browse channels, movies and series in a clean and organized interface. IPTV Player is built with performance and simplicity in mind, offering smooth playback and a modern interface designed for the best viewing experience. Features • Support for M3U URL playlists • Open local M3U playlist files • Xtream Codes API login support • Watch Live TV channels • Stream movies and TV series • Fast and smooth streaming player • Modern and clean user interface • Simple playlist management • Multiple playlist support • Easy navigation and fast loading Whether you want to watch live television, catch up on movies or follow your favorite series, IPTV Player provides a reliable and simple streaming experience. The application works with IPTV playlists provided by your IPTV service provider. Just import your playlist and start watching instantly. Important Information IPTV Player does not provide or include any TV channels, media content or playlists. Users must supply their own IPTV playlist from a legal IPTV service provider. The app functions only as a media player capable of playing IPTV playlist formats.
OpenIPTV
This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.
- Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
- Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
- Channel browsing and real-time search
- Picture-in-Picture and background audio
- AirPlay and Chromecast support
- Favorite channels and history
- Customizable themes and sources
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OpenIPTV at none against IPTV Player's shown. IPTV Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | IPTV Player | OpenIPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TALHA ALAN | Parry Huang |
In-app purchases
IPTV Player
No in-app purchases
OpenIPTV
No in-app purchases









