Comparison

Supernova IPTV vs Skylark IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Supernova IPTV

Features
Read full description

Your IPTV, finally in its place. Supernova transforms your IPTV sources into a complete media experience that is elegant, fast and designed for the Apple ecosystem. Connect your provider with Xtream or import your M3U playlist, then enjoy your channels, movies and series in an interface built around your content. A MEDIA LIBRARY THAT COMES ALIVE • Automatically discover posters, summaries, cast, ratings and information for your movies and series • Explore seasons, episodes, actors and recommendations • Find your content easily with search and categories • Keep your favorites and viewing progress close at hand LIVE TV, MADE SIMPLE • Watch channels available from your IPTV provider • Enjoy fast channel switching and a program guide • Access catch-up when supported by your provider • Manage your Xtream sources and M3U playlists YOUR CONTENT, EVERYWHERE • Download compatible content for offline viewing on iPhone, iPad and Mac • Start on one device and continue on another • Sync progress, lists and preferences with iCloud • Enjoy a native experience on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV MADE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Create multiple profiles with separate history, favorites and preferences • Protect profiles with a parental PIN • Give everyone an experience of their own A CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE ON APPLE TV • HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision playback for compatible content • 5.1 and 7.1 multichannel audio depending on your content and equipment • Multiple playback engines, including NovaEngine • An interface designed for the big screen IMPORTANT Supernova is a media player. Supernova does not provide, sell or host any television channels, streaming services or media content. You must provide your own sources and have the necessary rights to access the content you use. Terms of Use: supernovaplayer.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: supernovaplayer.com/en/privacy

About

Skylark IPTV Player

This app organizes and plays your IPTV playlists on all Apple devices. Enjoy a beautiful interface, interactive program guide, and powerful search features. Unlock advanced functionalities like multi-view and catch-up with an optional purchase.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes
  • Interactive program guide with EPG
  • Multi-View for watching multiple channels
  • Catch-Up & Replay functionality
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Private by design, data stays on device
Features
Read full description

Skylark is a native live-TV player that brings your own IPTV playlist to every Apple screen — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — with a beautiful, fast interface built for the way you actually watch. Add your Xtream Codes account or M3U/M3U8 playlist, and Skylark organizes everything into a clean home screen with a featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and what's on now. Browse a full program guide, search across thousands of channels by name or by what's playing, and jump straight into anything with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes (server, username, password) • M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs • Optional XMLTV (EPG) for full program data • Custom user agent support for provider authentication LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT • Interactive program guide with a live "On Now" indicator • Home rails: featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and on-now • Favorites, channel sorting, and hide channels you don't watch • Channel logos and categories • Fast search across thousands of channels — by channel name or current and upcoming programs BUILT FOR EVERY FORMAT • Powered by a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility • Plays HLS, MP4, and transport streams • Automatic fallback between AVPlayer and VLC • Tune buffer length, audio language, and subtitle language • Quick channel zapping and full-screen playback with auto-hiding controls MADE FOR APPLE TV • Full Siri Remote navigation • Overscan-aware safe areas and a UI refined for the living room PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud — never sent to us, never sold, never tracked. SKYLARK PRO (optional one-time purchase) Unlock the power features, once, across all your Apple devices: • Multi-View — watch 2 to 4 channels at once in a grid, with audio on the channel you choose • Catch-Up & Replay — rewatch past programs when your provider supports it • EPG Reminders — get notified before a show starts • iCloud Sync — your setup follows you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Prefer to keep it simple? You can also remove the watermark with a one-time purchase, or use Skylark free. Note: Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. You bring your own IPTV service (Xtream Codes or M3U playlist). Catch-up and EPG availability depend on your provider.

Screenshots

Supernova IPTV4 screens
Skylark IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Supernova IPTV at daily against Skylark IPTV Player's every 5 days. Skylark IPTV Player's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Supernova IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Skylark IPTV Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Supernova IPTV ships an update daily, Skylark IPTV Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Supernova IPTV versus Skylark IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupernova IPTVSkylark IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErwann RambeauxJosh Becker

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Supernova IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Family Subscription$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Skylark IPTV Player

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$7.99
  • Skylark Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Supernova IPTV free?
Supernova IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skylark IPTV Player free?
Skylark IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Supernova IPTV or Skylark IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Supernova IPTV nor Skylark IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Supernova IPTV or Skylark IPTV Player?
Supernova IPTV ships an update daily, and Skylark IPTV Player every 5 days. Most recently, Supernova IPTV was updated on October 5, 2026 and Skylark IPTV Player on October 8, 2026.

Other comparisons