Comparison

OpenIPTV vs Bro IPTV Player

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

Bro IPTV Player

Features
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Bro IPTV Player is a fast, private, and beautifully simple way to watch M3U playlists on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Add a playlist URL and start playing in seconds - no account, no registration. Features: - Works across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS - Supports M3U and M3U8 playlists stored locally or accessed remotely - Supports EPG - Protect playlists with a PIN for extra privacy - Your playlists and app data are stored locally on your device - No account or registration required - Share playlists with other devices - Clean, fast interface designed for everyday use Important: Bro IPTV Player does not provide, host, sell, or include any channels, media, or playlists. The app only plays content added by the user, and you are responsible for having the rights to access that content.

Screenshots

OpenIPTV3 screens
Bro IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenIPTV at every 2 weeks against Bro IPTV Player's every 2 months. Bro IPTV Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Bro IPTV Player every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenIPTV versus Bro IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIPTVBro IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParry HuangMikhail Demidov

In-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

None

Bro IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bro IPTV Player free?
Bro IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenIPTV or Bro IPTV Player have ads?
Neither OpenIPTV nor Bro IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenIPTV or Bro IPTV Player?
OpenIPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bro IPTV Player every 2 months. Most recently, OpenIPTV was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bro IPTV Player on November 9, 2026.

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