# PixelPlay vs Timonation IPTV

The clearest difference is ads: PixelPlay at none against Timonation IPTV's shown. PixelPlay also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Timonation IPTV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Timonation IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PixelPlay against 5.0 for Timonation IPTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PixelPlay ships an update every 5 days, Timonation IPTV every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelPlay | Timonation IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelplay-iptv-m3u-xtream-epg/id6769178677/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timonation-iptv/id6769504232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rahul Kumar Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896636730) | [Tiago Joao Coelho Azevedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896664017) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelplay-iptv-m3u-xtream-epg/id6769178677)

This app is a native media player for IPTV streams on iPhone and iPad. It supports M3U and Xtream playlists, offering playback of various formats and casting to external devices. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like multi-view and picture-in-picture.

**Highlights:** IPTV stream playback, M3U and Xtream playlist support, Chromecast and AirPlay casting, Picture-in-Picture mode (Pro), Multi-View up to 4 streams (Pro), Face ID/Touch ID channel locks (Pro), Advanced TV Guide (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PixelPlay Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PixelPlay Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| PixelPlay Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### Timonation IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timonation-iptv/id6769504232)

This media player allows you to stream content from your own IPTV playlists. It offers fast channel switching, cross-device syncing, and advanced playback controls. Enjoy your legal IPTV provider's content with a native Apple experience.

**Highlights:** Fast channel switching, Cross-device playback control, Live TV guide with catch-up, Movie and series browsing, Parental controls, Record live channels, Chromecast support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timonation Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelPlay free?

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

### Is Timonation IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PixelPlay or Timonation IPTV?

PixelPlay and Timonation IPTV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PixelPlay or Timonation IPTV have ads?

Timonation IPTV shows ads; PixelPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, PixelPlay or Timonation IPTV?

PixelPlay ships an update every 5 days, and Timonation IPTV every 3 days. Most recently, PixelPlay was updated on November 5, 2026 and Timonation IPTV on November 5, 2026.

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