Comparison

OpenIPTV vs OpenIPTV

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 lets you 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, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
  • Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
  • Channel browsing and real-time search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Customizable themes and sources
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

OpenIPTV

This application allows users to stream live TV, movies, and series from their own playlists and sources. It offers features like EPG, favorites, playback history, and casting to other devices. The app prioritizes user privacy with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U playlists, Xtream API, and local files
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Favorites and watchlists
  • Playback progress and history
  • Casting to other devices
  • Profile sync across devices
  • 100% privacy, no tracking
Features
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OpenIPTV is a free, ad-free IPTV player for live TV, movies, and series. The app does not provide any content of its own – you decide which playlists, channels, and sources to use. All data stays on your device. No tracking. No ads. No account required. LIVE TV & VIDEO ON DEMAND - Supports M3U playlists, Xtream API, and local files - Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for channel info - Movies, series, and catch-up TV from your sources - Fast channel switching and optimized playback PERSONAL COLLECTIONS - Favorites and watchlists for channels, movies, and series - Playback progress and history – pick up right where you left off - Manage recordings and downloads directly in the app CASTING & DEVICE STREAMING - Stream channels and content to other devices on your local network - Automatically discover other OpenIPTV installations via Bonjour - Send playback commands and take control PROFILE SYNC - Export and import your profile including sources, favorites, and history - Sync between your own devices – encrypted and password-protected - You control which data gets transferred 100 % PRIVACY - No ad networks, no analytics services, no user tracking - No account system – all data lives on your device only - Network access only to sources and devices you configure --- OpenIPTV does not provide TV channels, movies, series, or IPTV subscriptions. All content comes from you or from third-party providers you choose. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use any content from your configured sources.

Screenshots

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OpenIPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenIPTV at 5.0 against OpenIPTV's 3.0. OpenIPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, OpenIPTV every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenIPTV versus OpenIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIPTVOpenIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParry HuangDirk Roessler

In-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenIPTV or OpenIPTV?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. OpenIPTV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenIPTV averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenIPTV or OpenIPTV have ads?
Neither OpenIPTV nor OpenIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenIPTV or OpenIPTV?
OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, and OpenIPTV every 8 days. Most recently, OpenIPTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and OpenIPTV on October 25, 2026.

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