CouchPotatoPlayer vs IPTV Playlist Player

CouchPotatoPlayer brings your own media and IPTV library together in a clear, easy-to-use player. No channels, movies, series, playlists, provider access or content subscriptions are included, sold or recommended. Add your own legally obtained Xtream Codes connection or M3U playlist. Use only sources you are authorized to access. • Live TV with an electronic program guide (EPG) • Multiple provider profiles, favorites and recently watched items • Search channels, movies, series and EPG data • Browse movies, series, seasons and episodes from your provider • Audio and subtitle selection when supplied by the source On iPhone, iPad and Apple TV: • A dedicated Apple TV interface for remote navigation • AirPlay for compatible sources and Picture in Picture on supported iPhone and iPad models • Optional encrypted provider backup and restore through your Apple account The base app is free, including Live TV and local sorting. The optional one-time Pro in-app purchase unlocks movie playback, series playback and the browser library editor. Price and purchase availability are shown in the app. Playback and feature availability depend on the provider, network, source format and device. CouchPotatoPlayer does not operate a streaming service and is not affiliated with broadcasters or content providers.

IPTV Playlist Player is a bring-your-own playlist app for live TV, movies, and series on iPhone and iPad. Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist by URL or from Files, or sign in with your Xtream Codes host, username, and password. The app does not include any preloaded channels — you provide the content you already have the right to access. KEY FEATURES Playlists & library • Import M3U / M3U8 by URL or Choose from Files • Optional XMLTV guide URL per playlist • Xtream Codes login for live, VOD, and series when your provider supports it • Swipe to refresh remote playlists; optional daily or weekly auto-refresh • Replace a playlist from Files while keeping favorites and continue-watching matches Live TV & playback • Live channel list with favorites and recently watched filters • AVPlayer with VLC fallback; choose Automatic, AVPlayer, or VLC in Settings • Auto-reconnect when a live stream stalls or drops • AirPlay, Chromecast, and Picture-in-Picture where available • Lock Screen Now Playing controls with next/previous when a playlist context exists • Live Activity on Lock Screen / Dynamic Island with channel and programme info TV Guide & discovery • Guide tab with programme schedules (XMLTV or Xtream guide when available) • On-now programme rows on Live when EPG is available • Global search across channels, movies, and series from all playlists • Optional TMDB posters, plots, and ratings on movie and series detail screens (your own free API key) Favorites, Home & widgets • Favorites tab with swipe to remove • Home screen Favorites widget with on-now titles • Deep links: open a channel with streamapp://channel/CHANNEL-ID Parental controls & sync • Hide adult groups • PIN lock for categories and playback • Optional iCloud sync for playlists and favorites (Xtream passwords stay in Keychain on device) Built for everyday use • Clean dark interface for iPhone and iPad • On-device playlist storage • Share the app and contact support from Settings WHY IPTV PLAYLIST PLAYER? • Content freedom: you bring the playlists • Privacy-minded: playlists stay on your device unless you enable iCloud sync • Fast import and a simple library • Built for live TV and on-demand watching IMPORTANT This app is a media player only. You are responsible for using playlists and streams you are authorized to access. We do not host, sell, or redistribute TV channels. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-playlist-player/privacy-policy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-playlist-player/terms-conditions