Comparison

Zappio IPTV Player vs Dino IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Dino IPTV Player

This application allows you to play your existing IPTV subscriptions by adding your own login credentials or M3U playlist. It offers a clean interface with features like an electronic program guide, multi-view, and the ability to pause live TV. Connect your personal media servers for a unified viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live TV with EPG
  • Movies & Series (VOD) with resume
  • Connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby servers
  • Multi-View functionality
  • Pause live TV
  • Cloud backup and sync
Features
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Dino IPTV Player is a fast, modern player for the IPTV service you already subscribe to. Add your own Xtream Codes login or M3U playlist and Dino turns it into a clean, easy-to-navigate TV experience. Dino does not include or provide any channels, movies, or streams. You bring your own playlist or provider credentials — exactly like a web browser or media player. Nothing is bundled with the app. FEATURES • Live TV with a full electronic program guide (EPG) • Movies & Series (VOD) with resume • Connect your own Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby server • Multi-View — watch several channels at once • Favorites, channel surfing, and pause live TV • Hide channels and groups, and customize your layout • Cloud backup & sync of your setup across your devices • 7-day free trial, then a one-time Pro unlock — no subscription Bring your own IPTV subscription and enjoy it your way.

Screenshots

Zappio IPTV Player3 screens
Dino IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dino IPTV Player at every 4 days against Zappio IPTV Player's every 3 weeks. 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. Zappio IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Dino IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zappio IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Dino IPTV Player every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Zappio IPTV Player versus Dino IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappio IPTV PlayerDino IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNikola MarijanDANIEL LEE LAFOREST

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
1 purchases

Dino IPTV Player

One-time1
  • Dino IPTV Player Pro$17.99

Questions

Is Zappio IPTV Player free?
Zappio IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dino IPTV Player free?
Dino IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zappio IPTV Player or Dino IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Zappio IPTV Player nor Dino IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zappio IPTV Player or Dino IPTV Player?
Zappio IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dino IPTV Player every 4 days. Most recently, Zappio IPTV Player was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dino IPTV Player on October 25, 2026.

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