Comparison

OpenIPTV vs Memories Journal

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

Memories Journal

Create private photo journals by turning your existing photos into personal memory collections. Add notes, tag sources, and inspect metadata. Your memories remain on your device unless you choose to export them.

Highlights
  • Create memory collections
  • Add narrative notes
  • Tag photo sources
  • Inspect photo metadata
  • Export .stories archives
  • Offline-first functionality
Features
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Memories Memories is a private photo journaling app for turning selected Apple Photos into personal memory collections. You can create memories, review highlights, add narrative notes, tag photo sources, inspect photo metadata, and export portable .stories archives. Memories is offline-first. Your memories stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Support: souranil@gmail.com

Screenshots

OpenIPTV3 screens
Memories Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Memories Journal at every 3 days against OpenIPTV's every 11 days. On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenIPTV against 5.0 for Memories Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, Memories Journal every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpenIPTV versus Memories Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIPTVMemories Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParry HuangSouranil Sen

Customer experience

OpenIPTV

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

Memories Journal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

None

Memories Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memories Journal free?
Memories Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenIPTV or Memories Journal?
OpenIPTV and Memories Journal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OpenIPTV or Memories Journal have ads?
Neither OpenIPTV nor Memories Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenIPTV or Memories Journal?
OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, and Memories Journal every 3 days. Most recently, OpenIPTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and Memories Journal on October 19, 2026.

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