# IPTV vs M3U Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV at 89% against M3U Player's 0%. IPTV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of IPTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of M3U Player's.

IPTV ships an update weekly, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV | M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-player/id6762387409/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinki .](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863734565) | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-player/id6762387409)

Stream your own IPTV content on iPhone and iPad. Easily add Xtream Codes accounts, M3U playlists, or TV channel lists for a fast and reliable viewing experience. Enjoy customizable playback, EPG, and Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes login, M3U playlist import, TV channel streaming, Customizable video player, Chromecast support, Multiple user profiles, EPG integration, Advanced search

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 free?

IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is M3U Player free?

M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV or M3U Player?

IPTV is rated higher. IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while M3U Player averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do IPTV or M3U Player have ads?

M3U Player shows ads; IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV or M3U Player?

IPTV ships an update weekly, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV was updated on October 14, 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.*