Comparison

OpenIPTV vs Vivimate Pro

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

Vivimate Pro

This media player transforms your IPTV subscription into a seamless viewing experience. Enjoy live TV, movies, and series with smooth playback, channel previews, and a comprehensive program guide. It supports multiple audio and subtitle tracks for personalized viewing.

Highlights
  • Smooth, stable playback engine
  • Live channel preview
  • Multi-audio and multi-subtitle support
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Organized content views (Live TV, Movies, Series)
  • Favorites across all content types
  • Parental PIN locks and Sleep Timer
Features
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Vivimate Pro Player turns your existing IPTV subscription into a fast, beautiful viewing experience on iPhone and Apple TV. Add your playlist once and stream live TV, movies, and series with no clutter and no buffering. Vivimate is a player — you bring your own service. Why people switch to Vivimate: ▶ Smooth, Stable Playback A powerful playback engine handles your streams without the stutter and endless buffering you get from dated apps. ▶ Preview Before You Switch See a live mini-preview of a channel while you browse — find what's on without losing your current show. ▶ Watch In Your Language Full multi-audio and multi-subtitle support. Pick the audio track and subtitles you want, instantly. ▶ Know What's On — Channel Guide (EPG) A clean electronic program guide shows what's playing now and next, with a live progress bar on every channel. ▶ Everything In One Place Live TV, Movies, and Series — each with their own organized view, posters, and details. Jump back into what you love with Favorites across all three. ▶ Easy Setup, Your Way Add your provider with Xtream Codes login or an M3U URL. Manage multiple playlists and switch between providers in seconds. ▶ Made For The Whole Household Parental PIN locks adult categories, a Sleep Timer turns things off for you, and screen-size adjustment fits any device perfectly. ▶ Find Anything Fast Powerful search across live channels, movies, and series. Built for everyone — whether you know exactly what Xtream Codes means or your provider just handed you a URL, Vivimate gets you watching in minutes. Vivimate Pro Player does not provide any channels, content, or IPTV subscriptions. You must have your own IPTV service. The app is a media player only.

Screenshots

OpenIPTV3 screens
Vivimate Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenIPTV at 5.0 against Vivimate Pro's 4.5. Vivimate Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, Vivimate Pro every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenIPTV versus Vivimate Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIPTVVivimate Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParry HuangCamus Studio

Customer experience

OpenIPTV

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

Vivimate Pro

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

In-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

None

Vivimate Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vivimate Pro free?
Vivimate Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenIPTV or Vivimate Pro?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. OpenIPTV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vivimate Pro averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenIPTV or Vivimate Pro have ads?
Neither OpenIPTV nor Vivimate Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenIPTV or Vivimate Pro?
OpenIPTV ships an update every 11 days, and Vivimate Pro every 4 days. Most recently, OpenIPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vivimate Pro on October 31, 2026.

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