Comparison

IPTV MAX vs Astra IPTV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV MAX

Features
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IPTV MAX is a fast, modern player for your IPTV streams. Bring your M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials from any provider, and IPTV MAX gives you a clean Live TV grid, full EPG, catch-up, movies, and series — synced across every device you sign in on. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add IPTV sources via M3U URL, M3U file, or Xtream Codes (username + password + portal URL) • Browse Live TV with a real electronic program guide (EPG), now / next, and channel logos • Catch-up — rewind anything that aired in the last few days, if your provider supports it • Watch on-demand movies and TV series from your provider's VOD catalog • Create a watchlist to keep track of what's next • Pick up where you left off — resume position syncs across phone, tablet, and other devices • Multiple profiles so each household member keeps their own watch history • Picture-in-picture, AirPlay, and external display support • Subtitle and audio track selection on movies and series IPTV MAX+ A free 7-day trial unlocks IPTV MAX+: unlimited IPTV sources, up to 4 profiles, watchlist, and full cross-device sync of your watch history and favorites. Plans after the trial: • Monthly — €2.99 / month • Yearly — €14.99 / year (save 58%) • Lifetime — €29.99 one-time WE DO NOT PROVIDE IPTV CONTENT IPTV MAX is a player. It does not include, host, or sell any TV channels, movies, or sports broadcasts. To use the app you need an IPTV subscription from a third-party provider that supplies M3U or Xtream credentials. You are responsible for the legality of the content you play. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The 7-day free trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically at the listed price until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptv-max.xyz/privacy

About

Astra IPTV

This app transforms your M3U or Xtream playlists into a streamlined viewing experience for live TV, movies, and series. It offers a TV guide, search functionality, and customizable organization, all within a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Connect M3U/M3U8 URLs or Xtream servers
  • Browse channels with TV guide
  • Search for movies and series
  • Save favorites and viewing history
  • Organize categories and appearance
  • Supports AirPlay and Picture in Picture
Features
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Your playlist. A better way to watch. Turn your own M3U or Xtream playlist into a place you look forward to opening. Astra IPTV brings live TV, movies and series together in a beautifully considered experience for iPhone and iPad. BRING YOUR OWN LIST Connect an Xtream server, add an M3U/M3U8 URL or import a file from Files. Switch between your lists while keeping each catalog, favorites and viewing history separate. MAKE LIVE TV FEEL SIMPLE Browse channels, save favorites and see what's on now and next with the TV guide. Program information comes from your source and its XMLTV guide. FIND YOUR NEXT WATCH Explore the movies and series available in your list, search within your source and browse by category. Choose episodes, save favorites and pick up on-demand video where you left off. MAKE IT YOUR SPACE Organize and hide categories, choose a light or dark appearance and keep supported lists, favorites and progress in sync through your private iCloud account. Files imported locally need to be imported again on another device. WATCH YOUR WAY Use available audio and subtitle tracks. AirPlay and Picture in Picture are available with the native player where the system and media format support them. Astra includes no advertising of its own. You can separately choose to share usage statistics with Firebase Analytics and crash reports with Crashlytics. Both options are initially off and can be changed in Settings. We do not send titles, search text, playlists or credentials to these services. Optional trailers open outside Astra in YouTube or your browser and are subject to their terms. Credentials are stored in the system Keychain. Astra IPTV is a player. It does not provide channels, playlists, movies, series or TV subscriptions. Add your own source and ensure you have the rights or permission to play its content. Catalogs, guides and playback features depend on your source. Requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later.

Screenshots

IPTV MAX4 screens
Astra IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra IPTV at none against IPTV MAX's 3. IPTV MAX's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV MAX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Astra IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IPTV MAX versus Astra IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV MAXAstra IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB106 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGhassan El ghoulJuan Cazalla Estrella

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV MAX

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV MAX+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • IPTV MAX+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTV MAX+ Lifetime$24.99
None

Astra IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV MAX free?
IPTV MAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astra IPTV free?
Astra IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV MAX or Astra IPTV have ads?
Neither IPTV MAX nor Astra IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV MAX or Astra IPTV?
IPTV MAX ships an update fortnightly, and Astra IPTV fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV MAX was updated on November 5, 2026 and Astra IPTV on November 10, 2026.

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