OpenIPTV vs Memories Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Create memory collections
- Add narrative notes
- Tag photo sources
- Inspect photo metadata
- Export .stories archives
- Offline-first functionality
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, Memories Journal every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | OpenIPTV | Memories Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parry Huang | Souranil Sen |
Customer experience
OpenIPTV
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In-app purchases
OpenIPTV
No in-app purchases
Memories Journal
No in-app purchases









