Comparison

IPTV Player vs M3U Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

This media player allows you to watch your own live TV channels, movies, and series from M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes logins. Easily manage and browse your content with features like favorites, search, and program guides.

Highlights
  • M3U and M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • Add playlists via links or files
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • EPG program guides
  • Favorites and recently watched lists
Features
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IPTV Player is a convenient and easy-to-use media player that lets you watch your own M3U and M3U8 playlists, as well as content added through Xtream Codes login, with ease. Simply add playlist links, import playlist files from your device, or sign in with your Xtream Codes credentials and enjoy live TV channels, movies, series, and other video content in one simple and organized app. Designed for smooth playback and everyday use, IPTV Player makes it easy to browse channels, search content, save favorites, and quickly return to recently watched streams. With Picture-in-Picture mode, AirPlay support, EPG program guides, and Xtream Codes API support, the app gives you more flexibility and comfort while watching your playlists and streams. Whether you use IPTV for live TV streaming, personal playlist playback, or Xtream Codes access, IPTV Player gives you a fast and reliable viewing experience on your Apple devices. Features • Support for M3U and M3U8 playlists • Xtream Codes API support • Add playlists from online links • Import playlist files from your device • Sign in with Xtream Codes credentials • Watch live TV and video streams • Picture-in-Picture mode • AirPlay support • EPG support for TV program guides • Fast channel search • Favorites for quick access • Recently watched content • Clean and user-friendly interface • Smooth playback experience • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Upgrade to Pro and get more from every viewing session. Disclaimer IPTV Player does not provide or include any media content, playlists, TV channels, or streaming sources. This app functions solely as a media player that allows users to play content they add themselves. Users are fully responsible for the playlists, links, and content they add to the app. IPTV Player has no affiliation with any third-party content providers. We strongly recommend using only legal and verified content sources. Privacy Policy https://mobileappsdevco.github.io/iptv-player/privacy.html Terms of Use https://mobileappsdevco.github.io/iptv-player/terms.html Support parfenovapps@gmail.com

About

M3U Player

This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • Channel organization by groups
  • Favorite channel saving
  • Built-in video player
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Video Tool is a powerful media player that supports M3U, M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes for streaming your own content. Organize your channels into categories, save your favorites, and enjoy seamless playback with a built-in global player. Key Features: - Import and play M3U/M3U8 playlists from URL or local files - Xtream Codes API support (Live TV, Movies, Series) - Organize channels by groups and categories - Save favorite channels for quick access - Built-in video player with queue and mini player - Play videos from your device gallery - Multi-language support - Clean, intuitive interface 1. IMPORTANT ANNOTATION: We are not offering any kind of streaming services like subscriptions, streams, or channel content. Users must provide their own content and playlists. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Video Tool does not provide, host, or distribute any media content, channels, or playlists. The app is designed exclusively as a player to be used with users' own legally obtained content or self-created playlists containing legal content. 3. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this application. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the content they access through this app complies with all applicable copyright laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Any use of third-party content without proper authorization is strictly the user's responsibility. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/terms-of-service

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
M3U Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player at 100% against M3U Player's 0%. IPTV Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). M3U Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume 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. IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of M3U Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ships an update every 2 weeks, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPTV Player versus M3U Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerM3U Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis ParfenovGRAHAM BEQUCA

Customer experience

IPTV Player

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

M3U Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Full IPTV Experience3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime IPTV Access$29.99
4 purchases

M3U Player

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.691 Month
  • Sixmonths Premium$16.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium$20.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M3U Player free?
M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or M3U Player?
IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while M3U Player averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do IPTV Player or M3U Player have ads?
M3U Player shows ads; IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or M3U Player?
IPTV Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 20, 2026 and M3U Player on October 10, 2026.

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