PlavioTV vs iXPlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlavioTV
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PlavioTV is a premium IPTV content hub designed for users who want a more refined way to organize, search, and enjoy their own streaming sources. Built for iPhone and iPad, PlavioTV brings your playlists together in a polished, modern experience focused on clarity, speed, and control. Whether you are managing a personal library or browsing live channels, everything feels streamlined and easy to access. With support for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources, PlavioTV helps you keep your content organized and ready to watch. Why users choose PlavioTV: • Premium interface built for a modern viewing experience • Universal search to quickly find channels and content across your library • Smart organization for playlists, categories, and browsing • Smooth playback experience designed for everyday use • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with native iOS gestures • EPG support for live TV programming guide • Cross-device cloud sync (Premium) • Parental controls Optional Premium subscription unlocks: • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists • Full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • Cross-device cloud sync • Priority support Plavio Premium is offered as auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. PlavioTV is ideal for users who want more than a basic player. It is built to feel like a premium content management experience, combining elegant design with practical tools for discovering and accessing your own media sources faster. Important notice: PlavioTV does not provide channels, movies, or media content. PlavioTV is a media player and content management app for user-added sources only. Users must provide their own legal playlists, accounts, or streaming access. Privacy Policy: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/terms
iXPlay
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iXPlay at none against PlavioTV's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PlavioTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlavioTV | iXPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Halil Ibrahim OZDEMIR | ALX LTD |
In-app purchases
PlavioTV
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
iXPlay
- 1 Month$0.991 Month
- 12 Months$5.991 Year
- iXPlay Lifetime$12.99









