Comparison

Flux vs IPTV Playlist Player

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

IPTV Playlist Player

Features
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IPTV Playlist Player is a bring-your-own playlist app for live TV, movies, and series on iPhone and iPad. Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist by URL or from Files, or sign in with your Xtream Codes host, username, and password. The app does not include any preloaded channels — you provide the content you already have the right to access. KEY FEATURES Playlists & library • Import M3U / M3U8 by URL or Choose from Files • Optional XMLTV guide URL per playlist • Xtream Codes login for live, VOD, and series when your provider supports it • Swipe to refresh remote playlists; optional daily or weekly auto-refresh • Replace a playlist from Files while keeping favorites and continue-watching matches Live TV & playback • Live channel list with favorites and recently watched filters • AVPlayer with VLC fallback; choose Automatic, AVPlayer, or VLC in Settings • Auto-reconnect when a live stream stalls or drops • AirPlay, Chromecast, and Picture-in-Picture where available • Lock Screen Now Playing controls with next/previous when a playlist context exists • Live Activity on Lock Screen / Dynamic Island with channel and programme info TV Guide & discovery • Guide tab with programme schedules (XMLTV or Xtream guide when available) • On-now programme rows on Live when EPG is available • Global search across channels, movies, and series from all playlists • Optional TMDB posters, plots, and ratings on movie and series detail screens (your own free API key) Favorites, Home & widgets • Favorites tab with swipe to remove • Home screen Favorites widget with on-now titles • Deep links: open a channel with streamapp://channel/CHANNEL-ID Parental controls & sync • Hide adult groups • PIN lock for categories and playback • Optional iCloud sync for playlists and favorites (Xtream passwords stay in Keychain on device) Built for everyday use • Clean dark interface for iPhone and iPad • On-device playlist storage • Share the app and contact support from Settings WHY IPTV PLAYLIST PLAYER? • Content freedom: you bring the playlists • Privacy-minded: playlists stay on your device unless you enable iCloud sync • Fast import and a simple library • Built for live TV and on-demand watching IMPORTANT This app is a media player only. You are responsible for using playlists and streams you are authorized to access. We do not host, sell, or redistribute TV channels. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-playlist-player/privacy-policy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-playlist-player/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Flux4 screens
IPTV Playlist Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Playlist Player at none against Flux's 3. Flux's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Flux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IPTV Playlist Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flux ships an update every 8 days, IPTV Playlist Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flux versus IPTV Playlist Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluxIPTV Playlist Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAykut Inan YILMAZHaykaz Melikyan

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
None

IPTV Playlist Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flux free?
Flux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Playlist Player free?
IPTV Playlist Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flux or IPTV Playlist Player have ads?
Neither Flux nor IPTV Playlist Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flux or IPTV Playlist Player?
Flux ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV Playlist Player every 9 days. Most recently, Flux was updated on November 5, 2026 and IPTV Playlist Player on October 31, 2026.

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