# Pro IPTV Player vs PixelPlay

The clearest difference is rating: PixelPlay at 5.0 against Pro IPTV Player's 4.4. PixelPlay also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pro IPTV Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Pro IPTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro IPTV Player has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pro IPTV Player ships an update every 2 days, PixelPlay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro IPTV Player | PixelPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-iptv-player/id6760705014/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelplay-iptv-m3u-xtream-epg/id6769178677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedram Gilaniniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863691131) | [Rahul Kumar Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896636730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-iptv-player/id6760705014)

Stream content from your own sources like M3U playlists and Xtream Codes. This app offers a smooth, intuitive interface for managing multiple providers and organizing content with ease. It functions solely as a media player, requiring users to add their own legally authorized sources.

**Highlights:** Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, Direct Stream URLs, Stalker/Ministra, Manage multiple providers and switch quickly, Create local user profiles with separate data, Browse content, favorites, and playlists, Search by title, category, genre, and more, Save favorites and custom playlists per user, Track recently watched content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PixelPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelplay-iptv-m3u-xtream-epg/id6769178677)

This app is a native media player for IPTV streams on iPhone and iPad. It supports M3U and Xtream playlists, offering playback of various formats and casting to external devices. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like multi-view and picture-in-picture.

**Highlights:** IPTV stream playback, M3U and Xtream playlist support, Chromecast and AirPlay casting, Picture-in-Picture mode (Pro), Multi-View up to 4 streams (Pro), Face ID/Touch ID channel locks (Pro), Advanced TV Guide (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelPlay Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PixelPlay Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| PixelPlay Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro IPTV Player free?

Pro IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PixelPlay free?

PixelPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro IPTV Player or PixelPlay?

PixelPlay is rated higher. Pro IPTV Player averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PixelPlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pro IPTV Player or PixelPlay have ads?

Pro IPTV Player shows ads; PixelPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro IPTV Player or PixelPlay?

Pro IPTV Player ships an update every 2 days, and PixelPlay every 5 days. Most recently, Pro IPTV Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and PixelPlay on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*