# IBO Player Iptv vs PickAChannel

The clearest difference is rating: PickAChannel at 5.0 against IBO Player Iptv's 3.0. PickAChannel also leads on device support (5 vs 3). IBO Player Iptv's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBO Player Iptv sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PickAChannel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PickAChannel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

IBO Player Iptv ships an update fortnightly, PickAChannel every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBO Player Iptv | PickAChannel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player-iptv-xtream-and-m3u/id6762291663/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickachannel/id6807059998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [REDOUANE HAIDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889708283) | [Ricardo E. Marrero Guzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608229214) |

## What reviewers say

### IBO Player Iptv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player-iptv-xtream-and-m3u/id6762291663)

This app provides a modern and elegant interface for streaming your personal IPTV content. It supports various playlist formats and offers advanced playback features with a focus on user privacy. Unlock premium features with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Modern, intuitive interface, Xtream Codes API login, M3U/M3U8 file import, Automatic content categorization, Advanced search functionality, Customizable Favorites list, Native gesture controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ibo_weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ibo_monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ibo_yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### PickAChannel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickachannel/id6807059998)

Organize and access your existing IPTV sources with a fast, native experience across Apple devices. Supports M3U, Xtream Codes, and XMLTV formats for a unified library with program guides and rich media details.

**Highlights:** Connect M3U, Xtream Codes, or XMLTV sources, Unified, searchable channel library, Live program guide (EPG), Rich media detail pages, iCloud sync for connections, Native SwiftUI experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickAChannel Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBO Player Iptv free?

IBO Player Iptv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PickAChannel free?

PickAChannel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IBO Player Iptv or PickAChannel?

PickAChannel is rated higher. IBO Player Iptv averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PickAChannel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IBO Player Iptv or PickAChannel have ads?

Both IBO Player Iptv and PickAChannel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBO Player Iptv or PickAChannel?

IBO Player Iptv ships an update fortnightly, and PickAChannel every 9 days. Most recently, IBO Player Iptv was updated on October 31, 2026 and PickAChannel on October 29, 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.*