# Pixama vs Lume

The clearest difference is ads: Lume at none against Pixama's shown. Pixama's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixama sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixama ships an update every 6 days, Lume every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixama | Lume |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-iptv-player-xtream-m3u/id6779551584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doquima Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806934025) | [Philipp Bischoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779551586) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixama/id6763308226)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixama Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Pixama Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Pixama Basic | $49.99 | per year |
| Pixama Premium | $99.99 | per year |


### Lume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-iptv-player-xtream-m3u/id6779551584)

This app is a native IPTV player for Apple devices that transforms your existing playlists into a cinematic library. It supports live TV, movies, and series with detailed program guides, artwork, and ratings. Customize your viewing experience with profiles, favorites, and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Native Apple device design, Multiple playback engines, 4K HDR support, Full program guide, Season/episode tracking, Multiple user profiles, Parental controls

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lume Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixama free?

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

### Is Lume free?

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

### Do Pixama or Lume have ads?

Pixama shows ads; Lume does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixama or Lume?

Pixama ships an update every 6 days, and Lume every 5 days. Most recently, Pixama was updated on October 8, 2026 and Lume on October 31, 2026.

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