Comparison

LS3 TV vs Pulsar IPTV

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

Head to head
About

LS3 TV

Features
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LS3 TV is available exclusively for subscribers of participating LS3 TV service providers. Sign in with your existing account to watch live television, recordings, and video on demand. LS3 TV brings your television experience to your iPhone and iPad. Watch live TV, access your recordings, and enjoy a growing library of video-on-demand content from a single, easy-to-use app. Features β€’ Electronic Program Guide (EPG)* β€’ Watch live TV channels in high quality β€’ Browse an extensive Video on Demand (VOD) library β€’ Access your recorded programs anytime β€’ Fast channel switching and smooth playback β€’ Continue watching across your devices* β€’ Simple and intuitive interface β€’ Search for channels, programs, and movies Whether you’re at home or on the go, LS3 TV makes it easy to stay connected to your favorite entertainment. *Features may vary depending on your TV service provider and subscription.

About

Pulsar IPTV

Features
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Pulsar is a fast, beautiful IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV β€” and much more: with the Media Center you can also play your own library of movies, shows, music and photos from your computer or NAS, without it ever leaving your network. YOUR CHANNELS, YOUR WAY β€’ Add your M3U or Xtream Codes playlists β€’ Program guide (EPG), search and favorites β€’ User profiles with avatar, PIN and Home mode MEDIA CENTER Β· YOUR LIBRARY AT HOME (Pro) β€’ Connect your computer or NAS over SMB or DLNA β€’ Play movies, shows, music and photos with artwork β€’ Everything stays on your network β€” nothing is uploaded BUILT FOR APPLE β€’ Multiview on Apple TV (several streams at once) β€’ Picture in Picture on iPad and AirPlay (audio) β€’ iCloud sync across your devices β€’ Icons, themes and backgrounds to make it yours β€’ Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Turkish and Arabic ENCRYPTED PLAYLISTS (Pro) β€’ Share playlists with friends and choose how long they can use them β€’ Add shared playlists without showing their address in the app IMPORTANT Pulsar is only a player: it does NOT provide or include any channels or content. You add your own playlists and play your own content. The app includes no channels or copyrighted material. β€”β€”β€” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LS3 TV3 screens
Pulsar IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LS3 TV at none against Pulsar IPTV's 3. Pulsar IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Pulsar IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LS3 TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LS3 TV ships an update weekly, Pulsar IPTV every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LS3 TV versus Pulsar IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLS3 TVPulsar IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB167 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSandro HenriquesDavid Cozar Laguna

In-app purchases

None

LS3 TV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pulsar IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pulsar Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pulsar Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pulsar Pro Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is LS3 TV free?
LS3 TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulsar IPTV free?
Pulsar IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LS3 TV or Pulsar IPTV have ads?
Neither LS3 TV nor Pulsar IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LS3 TV or Pulsar IPTV?
LS3 TV ships an update weekly, and Pulsar IPTV every 3 days. Most recently, LS3 TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pulsar IPTV on November 5, 2026.

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