Comparison

Elastic Player vs IPTV_SHOW

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

Head to head
About

Elastic Player

Features
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Elastic Player is a fast, modern player for the IPTV service you already have. Add your M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login once, and your live channels, films and series are organised, searchable and ready to resume where you left off. LIVE TV, FILMS AND SERIES • Live channels sorted into categories, with a TV guide (EPG) showing what's on now and next • Films and series with posters, details, seasons and episodes • Continue Watching picks up exactly where you stopped • Favourites and watch history, one tap away on the Home screen • Search across everything at once PLAYBACK THAT JUST WORKS • Powerful VLC-based engine that handles HLS and most stream formats • Audio track and subtitle selection, playback speed and aspect ratio • Picture-in-Picture, so you can keep watching while you use other apps • Cast to TVs and streaming devices on your network MADE FOR YOUR TV TOO • Send a playlist to your TV by scanning the code on its screen — no typing with a remote • Use your phone as a remote for Elastic Player on your TV, with a keyboard for search YOURS, AND PRIVATE • No account to create. Playlists, favourites and history stay on your device • Parental controls: lock categories and titles behind a PIN • Available in 13 languages, following your phone's language automatically IMPORTANT Elastic Player is a media player only. It does not provide, host or sell any channels, films, series or playlists, and it comes with no content. To use it you need a playlist or login from an IPTV provider you are entitled to use.

About

IPTV_SHOW

This media player allows you to watch your own playlists on Apple devices. Bring your M3U or Xtream Codes login to enjoy live TV, movies, and series with a full EPG and resume playback.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U+ URLs and Xtream Codes login
  • Organizes Live TV, Movies (VOD), and Series
  • Full EPG/TV guide with now-and-next
  • Favorites and continue watching functionality
  • Dual playback engines (native and enhanced)
  • Next-episode autoplay
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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IPTVSHOW is a personal media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U/M3U+ URL, Xtream Codes login, or a local playlist file, and IPTVSHOW turns it into a beautiful, fast viewing experience on all your Apple devices. No channels, subscriptions, or content are included — you provide your own legal playlist. FEATURES • Live TV, Movies (VOD) and Series — organized automatically • Full EPG / TV guide with now-and-next and a live progress bar • Favorites, Continue Watching, and resume where you left off • Powerful search across channels, movies and series • Two playback engines — Apple's native player, plus an enhanced engine for tougher codecs, subtitles/CC and multiple audio tracks • Next-episode autoplay with an "Up Next" countdown • Quick-zap channel switching and a clean, focus-friendly Apple TV interface • iCloud sync of your playlists across devices WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac — with a native interface tailored to each. IPTVSHOW does not provide, host, or endorse any content. You are responsible for the playlists you add and for complying with the laws in your region.

Screenshots

Elastic Player4 screens
IPTV_SHOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Elastic Player at every 8 days against IPTV_SHOW's every 5 weeks. Elastic Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elastic Player ships an update every 8 days, IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Elastic Player versus IPTV_SHOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElastic PlayerIPTV_SHOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKadir Caner ErgunHamza El Zefri

In-app purchases

None

Elastic Player

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV_SHOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elastic Player free?
Elastic Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV_SHOW free?
IPTV_SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elastic Player or IPTV_SHOW have ads?
Both Elastic Player and IPTV_SHOW show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elastic Player or IPTV_SHOW?
Elastic Player ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. Most recently, Elastic Player was updated on October 19, 2026 and IPTV_SHOW on October 6, 2026.

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