# IPTV Player vs M3U Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-smart-live-tv/id6761920446/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Parfenov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892079270) | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-smart-live-tv/id6761920446)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full IPTV Experience | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime IPTV Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.69 | per month |
| Sixmonths Premium | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*