Comparison

STRIMIX vs MAX IPTV

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

Head to head
About

STRIMIX

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U)
  • 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback
  • Favorites and Continue Watching
  • Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
  • Picture in Picture and multi-screen support
Features
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Strimix is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or supply any channels, movies, series, playlists, or subscriptions. A valid provider account and legally authorized content are required. About Strimix Strimix is a premium IPTV and media player built for a fast, elegant, and modern viewing experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Bring your own provider and enjoy live TV, movies, and series in one beautifully designed app with powerful playback, smart discovery, favorites, continue watching, and a polished interface made for every screen. Key Features • iCloud Sync — Seamlessly sync your portals, settings, favorites, and watch history across all your Apple devices • Wide Provider Support — Compatible with Stalker Portals, Xtream Codes, and M3U playlists • 4K • Dolby • HDR Playback — Powered by NOVA for enhanced, high-quality playback on supported streams What you can do with Strimix • Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider • Browse content with a clean, modern interface • Save channels and titles with Favorites for quick access • Pick up where you left off with Continue Watching • Discover new content with curated recommendations • Enjoy advanced playback features for a premium experience • Experience layouts optimized for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • Use Picture in Picture and multi-screen features where supported • Enjoy support for modern formats, metadata, and rich media artwork Designed for a better viewing experience Strimix focuses on speed, simplicity, and premium design. Whether you are watching live channels, exploring a movie library, or continuing a series, everything is organized to feel smooth, intuitive, and immersive. Privacy Policy: https://strimix.online/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MAX IPTV

This media player allows you to stream your own live TV, movies, and series on Apple TV. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like EPG, catch-up, and subtitle downloads. Customize your viewing with favorites and custom lists.

Highlights
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and Stalker Portal playlists
  • Live TV with EPG and catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series browsing with subtitle support
  • Favorites and custom channel list creation
  • Cross-device sync and backup/restore
  • Available in 20 languages
Features
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MAX IPTV is a premium IPTV player for Apple TV. Load your own playlist and enjoy your live TV, movies, and series on the big screen — with a fast, beautiful interface built for tvOS. IMPORTANT: MAX IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, streams, or content. You bring your own playlist from your own IPTV provider. SUPPORTS YOUR PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes — server, username, and password • M3U / M3U8 — paste a playlist URL • Stalker Portal — portal URL and MAC address LIVE TV • Full channel list with categories • Electronic Program Guide — NOW/NEXT and a full time-grid guide • Watch Recorded — replay a programme that already aired - catch-up. • Channel logos, info banner, quick zapping • Reminders for upcoming programs MOVIES & SERIES • Browse your movies and series by category • Subtitles from OpenSubtitles — Find subtitles for any movie or episode direct in player. • Rich detail pages — plot, cast, director, genre, rating, trailers • Continue Watching — pick up where you left off • Season and episode browsing MAKE IT YOURS • Favorites for channels, movies, and series • Create your own custom channel lists • Search across everything • Multiple playlists — switch anytime EVERYWHERE YOU WATCH • One account works across your devices • Playlists, favorites, and settings sync automatically • Back up and restore your setup • Available in 20 languages SUBSCRIPTION MAX IPTV is free to use for the first 7 days. After the trial, an annual subscription is required to keep using the app. Choose from three auto-renewable plans: • Silver — 2 devices — $9.99/year (USD) • Gold — 5 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore — $14.99/year (USD) • Diamond — 10 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore, all premium features — $19.99/year (USD) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maxiptv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://maxiptv.app/terms Bring your playlist to your pocket.

Screenshots

STRIMIX4 screens
MAX IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MAX IPTV at 5.0 against STRIMIX's 4.3. MAX IPTV also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and ads (none vs shown). STRIMIX's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. STRIMIX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MAX IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MAX IPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STRIMIX has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of STRIMIX's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAX IPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STRIMIX ships an update weekly, MAX IPTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
STRIMIX versus MAX IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTRIMIXMAX IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuminoxeNaser Chorake Yekshahve

Customer experience

STRIMIX

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.9%

MAX IPTV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

STRIMIX

Subscriptions2
  • Strimix Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Strimix PRO Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Strimix PRO Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

MAX IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • MAX IPTV silver$9.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV gold$14.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV Diamond$19.991 Year

Questions

Is STRIMIX free?
STRIMIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAX IPTV free?
MAX IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STRIMIX or MAX IPTV?
MAX IPTV is rated higher. STRIMIX averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while MAX IPTV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do STRIMIX or MAX IPTV have ads?
STRIMIX shows ads; MAX IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, STRIMIX or MAX IPTV?
STRIMIX ships an update weekly, and MAX IPTV every 3 months. Most recently, STRIMIX was updated on September 27, 2026 and MAX IPTV on September 4, 2026.

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