Comparison

Zappio IPTV Player vs IPTVIA

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

Head to head
About

Zappio IPTV Player

Features
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Zappio plays your own IPTV playlist on iPhone and iPad. Sign in with your Xtream Codes account or add an M3U link, then watch Live TV, Movies and Shows on your device or on your TV with AirPlay. Zappio is a player only. It comes with no channels or other content. WATCH - Live TV by category, with favorites - Movies, and Shows with seasons and episodes - AirPlay to an Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible smart TV - Picture in Picture - Formats iOS plays itself (such as HLS and MP4) play directly; MKV, WebM, AVI, FLV, WMV, DivX, VOB and OGV are prepared on your device when needed CONNECT - Xtream Codes login (server, username, password) or an M3U / full playlist URL - See your Xtream account's status and expiry date - Choose the categories you want, even in very large playlists FREE AND PREMIUM Zappio is free with one source, 5 categories and 5 saved items (favorites, My Movies, My Shows). Premium adds: - EPG / TV Guide: what's on now and next, with automatic refresh every 12 hours - Unlimited categories and saved items - Several sources: any mix of Xtream Codes accounts and M3U playlists - Advanced Search across Live TV, Movies and Shows - Embedded subtitles you can choose; Zappio remembers your choice - Continue Watching: resume movies and episodes, with progress on covers Premium is a weekly or monthly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Premium Forever purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage it in your Apple Account settings. The optional Tip Jar supports development and does not unlock features. PRIVACY No ads, no tracking. Zappio does not send your playlists or what you watch to Zappio servers. It only connects to the provider you set up. Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Bosnian. IMPORTANT Zappio is a media player. It does not provide or sell channels, playlists, subscriptions, streams or any other content. Use it only with content you have the right to watch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zappio.maritsol.at/privacy_policy.html

About

IPTVIA

Features
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IPTVIA is the AI-powered media player for your M3U and Xtream Codes playlists. Bring your own subscription โ€” IPTVIA turns it into a premium streaming experience, with AI search, smart recommendations, and sync across all your devices. WARNING: IPTVIA DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY PLAYLISTS IPTVIA is not a content provider. We do not sell, share, host, or provide any TV channel, movie, series, or playlist of any kind. IPTVIA is exclusively a player: it is designed to open the official M3U or Xtream Codes playlist provided by your own legal subscription or your internet/TV box provider. You must already own a legal subscription before using this app. IPTVIA has no relationship with any content or third-party provider. WHY IPTVIA? Most media players feel outdated: slow menus, zero personalization, zero intelligence. IPTVIA is different โ€” the first player designed with real AI at the heart of how it works. KEY FEATURES AI-powered search Can't remember a movie's title? Just describe it โ€” "the one where a guy keeps reliving the same day on a train" โ€” and our AI finds it instantly, in any language. Premium, modern interface An elegant, intuitive design built for TV, mobile, and tablet โ€” smooth animations, hover previews, and a Top 10 list that actually makes sense. True cross-device sync Start a movie on your phone, finish it on your Apple TV. Progress, favorites, watchlist, and profile preferences follow you everywhere, instantly. Family profiles and parental controls Up to 5 profiles per account, each with its own tastes and subtitle preferences. Set an age limit per profile: beyond it, the play button is simply disabled. A daily and weekly time limit can also lock the app until the next day or week. Live channels, full EPG, and picture-in-picture Full program guide, instant channel switching, favorite channels, and picture-in-picture support. Downloadable subtitles with sync adjustment Search and download subtitles in dozens of languages. Out of sync? Adjust the timing per title โ€” IPTVIA remembers it for that movie or episode. Built for everyone Fully available in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic (full RTL support) โ€” streaming shouldn't depend on where you live. Compatible with your existing subscription Full support for Xtream Codes and M3U formats โ€” the two most common subscription types. Smart and fast Optimized thumbnail loading, instant search, a light and fast app even with massive channel lists. Personalized for you The more you watch, the smarter IPTVIA gets. Recommendations and "Because you watched..." suggestions adapt to your taste. WHO IS THIS APP FOR? IPTVIA is designed for anyone who already has a legal M3U or Xtream Codes subscription and is tired of outdated players. On phone, tablet, or Apple TV โ€” IPTVIA gives your subscription the premium interface it deserves. GET STARTED Try IPTVIA free for 7 days. Connect your playlist in seconds and discover what a media player should really offer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptvia.app/privacy

Screenshots

Zappio IPTV Player3 screens
IPTVIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTVIA at every 4 days against Zappio IPTV Player's every 3 weeks. IPTVIA also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Zappio IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and IPTVIA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zappio IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTVIA every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Zappio IPTV Player versus IPTVIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappio IPTV PlayerIPTVIA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikola MarijanLINKYGEEK LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zappio IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly (auto-renewable)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly (auto-renewable)$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Tip jar (support development)$0.99
  • Premium Forever$17.99
5 purchases

IPTVIA

Subscriptions4
  • IPTVIA Monthly ยท 3 Devices1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • IPTVIA Monthly ยท 8 Devices1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • IPTVIA Annual ยท 3 Devices1 Year trial$24.991 Year
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  • IPTVIA Annual ยท 8 Devices1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTVIA Lifetime ยท 8 Devices$99.99

Questions

Is Zappio IPTV Player free?
Zappio IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTVIA free?
IPTVIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zappio IPTV Player or IPTVIA have ads?
Neither Zappio IPTV Player nor IPTVIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zappio IPTV Player or IPTVIA?
Zappio IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTVIA every 4 days. Most recently, Zappio IPTV Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and IPTVIA on October 31, 2026.

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