Comparison

Flux vs Pixel IPTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flux

Features
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Flux is a powerful, beautifully designed media player that lets you stream content from your own playlists — all in one seamless experience. GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE Add your playlist in seconds using an M3U or Xtream Codes URL. Flux automatically organizes your content into clear, easy-to-browse categories — no complicated setup required. LIVE STREAMING Browse channels organized by category and start watching instantly. Save your favorites and switch between streams smoothly with full playback controls. MOVIES & SERIES Explore your library with rich metadata including posters and descriptions. Filter by genre, sort content easily, and find what you want in seconds. DOWNLOAD & WATCH OFFLINE Download content to watch anytime, even without an internet connection. Perfect for travel or limited connectivity. CONTINUE WATCHING Never lose your place. Flux automatically saves your progress across your content. SMART SEARCH Search across all your content from one powerful search bar. MULTI-PLAYLIST SUPPORT Manage multiple playlists and switch between them effortlessly. Keep everything organized in one place. DESIGNED FOR A BETTER EXPERIENCE • Background audio playback • Multiple audio tracks & subtitles • Adjustable playback speed • Gesture controls for brightness & volume • Double-tap to seek forward/back • Parental controls with PIN protection • Auto-delete downloads after watching • Chromecast support FREE TO TRY Enjoy limited free access to explore Flux. Upgrade to Flux Pro for the full experience for 7 days. FLUX PRO • Unlimited streaming • Unlimited downloads Flexible plans available: Weekly, Annual, or Lifetime. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. They renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://aykutinanyilmaz.github.io/FluxIPTV/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ IMPORTANT Flux does not provide any content. Users must supply their own playlists from a compatible service provider.

About

Pixel IPTV

Features
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Watch your IPTV subscription on iPhone and Apple TV, with a proper programme guide, Picture in Picture, offline downloads and up to four channels at once. Pixel IPTV is a player: you bring your own M3U link or Xtream Codes login from your provider, and the app organises everything — channels, movies and series with artwork, synopses and where you left off. The app does not include, sell or host any channels or content. FEATURES • Plays M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts • Universal codec support via the bundled VLC engine — HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, MKV and more • Intuitive gesture controls — swipe horizontally to zap channels, vertical drag for brightness/volume, double-tap to seek • Full Lock Screen + Control Center playback controls — play/pause, seek, scrubber, channel info and EPG programme as it changes • AirPlay + Chromecast casting (Pro) • Continue Watching across live channels, movies, and series • Series tracking with new-episode notifications (Pro) • EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) with global programme search and per-programme alerts • Catch-up "My List" — save EPG programmes once, the app routes you to live, server-side catch-up or a reminder depending on time • Siri Shortcuts — "Play C1", "Resume watching", "Search" via AppIntents (Pro) • TMDB and TVDB enrichment — posters, backdrops, synopses, and cast (Pro) • Trakt.tv scrobbling — optional, off by default • Kids Mode with PIN — hides adult-tagged categories automatically • Multiple profiles • iCloud sync — favourites, profile, watch progress and catch-up bookmarks on every device under your Apple ID • Watch statistics — your top channels, total time, and trends PRIVACY FIRST • No analytics, no tracking, no advertising identifiers • Credentials stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain • Sync uses Apple iCloud Key-Value Storage under your own Apple ID • Full Privacy Policy at https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/privacy.html PRO UNLOCK Your first Pro subscription starts with 1 week free — once per Apple ID. Nothing is charged during the free week; it converts automatically into the subscription you chose unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. • Pixel IPTV Pro Annual — €9.99/year, auto-renewable subscription. • Pixel IPTV Pro Monthly — €1.99/month, auto-renewable subscription. • Pixel IPTV Pro Lifetime — €29.99, one-time payment, no subscription, no renewal. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Switching between Annual and Monthly is handled by Apple as a plan change within the same group. Free tier: 1 active playlist, 2 favourite channels, 2 favourite movies. Metadata enrichment (posters, synopses, cast), Picture in Picture, AirPlay, Chromecast, downloads and global search are Pro. LEGAL Pixel IPTV is a generic media player. You are responsible for ensuring your IPTV subscription is legal in your jurisdiction. We do not provide, sell, or recommend any IPTV service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/privacy.html SUPPORT Email: support@hdaio.com Support: https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/support.html

Screenshots

Flux4 screens
Pixel IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flux and Pixel IPTV are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Flux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pixel IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flux ships an update weekly, Pixel IPTV every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flux versus Pixel IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluxPixel IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAykut Inan YILMAZHelder Daio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flux

Subscriptions2
  • Flux - Monthly Access$5.991 Month
  • Flux - Annual Access$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flux - Lifetime Access$29.99
3 purchases

Pixel IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel IPTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pixel IPTV Pro Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pixel IPTV Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Flux free?
Flux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel IPTV free?
Pixel IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flux or Pixel IPTV have ads?
Neither Flux nor Pixel IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flux or Pixel IPTV?
Flux ships an update weekly, and Pixel IPTV every 8 days. Most recently, Flux was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pixel IPTV on October 24, 2026.

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