Comparison

OpenIPTV vs AirMode Web Extension

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

Head to head
About

OpenIPTV

This open-source player allows you to watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

Highlights
  • Add M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources
  • Live TV timeline with 12-hour window
  • Real-time channel and program search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast casting
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.

About

AirMode Web Extension

Stream web videos to your AirPlay devices directly from Safari. This extension finds videos on any webpage, including embedded players, and uses Safari for seamless playback. Enjoy a private, user-friendly experience across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Enable AirPlay on videos
  • Works with embedded videos
  • Privacy-first design
  • Multilingual support
  • User-friendly UI
  • Seamless Safari integration
Features
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AirMode Web Extension is a Safari extension that helps you stream videos from websites to your available AirPlay devices. It finds videos on the current page, including embedded players, and lets Safari handle playback. Features: · Enable AirPlay on Videos: Shows Safari’s AirPlay devices for videos on the current site. · Works with Embedded Videos: Finds the current site’s video, including embedded videos, and lets Safari handle playback. · Privacy-first design: No data collection, tracking, or logging, your browsing stays completely private. · Multilingual support: Use the extension in multiple languages for a globally friendly experience. · Clean, user-friendly UI: Enjoy a streamlined design that integrates smoothly into your workflow. · Seamless Safari integration: Built to work flawlessly across Safari on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

Screenshots

OpenIPTV3 screens
AirMode Web Extension3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenIPTV at 100% against AirMode Web Extension's 0%. OpenIPTV also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). AirMode Web Extension's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

OpenIPTV is free to download; AirMode Web Extension costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OpenIPTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of AirMode Web Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, AirMode Web Extension every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OpenIPTV versus AirMode Web Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIPTVAirMode Web Extension
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParry HuangAlfredo Grassau

Customer experience

OpenIPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AirMode Web Extension

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

None

AirMode Web Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirMode Web Extension free?
AirMode Web Extension costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenIPTV or AirMode Web Extension?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. OpenIPTV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AirMode Web Extension averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenIPTV or AirMode Web Extension have ads?
Neither OpenIPTV nor AirMode Web Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenIPTV or AirMode Web Extension?
OpenIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and AirMode Web Extension every 2 months. Most recently, OpenIPTV was updated on November 9, 2026 and AirMode Web Extension on November 9, 2026.

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