Comparison

Supernova IPTV vs Popko

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
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Your playlist, reimagined. Supernova is a beautiful IPTV player for your own M3U playlists and Xtream accounts, on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Playback is free and unlimited: live TV, movies, series and catch-up. A LIBRARY THAT COMES ALIVE • Posters, summaries, cast, ratings and seasons for your movies and series, automatically, even from a plain M3U playlist • Explore actors, episodes and recommendations • Fast search and categories to find anything in seconds LIVE TV, THE WAY IT SHOULD BE • Program guide (EPG) and catch-up when your provider supports them • Mini-guide and quick zapping without leaving the stream • Multiview on Apple TV: watch up to four streams at once, depending on your IPTV plan (Premium) BUILT FOR YOUR HOME CINEMA • Real Dolby Vision on Apple TV when your TV supports it, plus HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG • Dolby Atmos passed through to your soundbar or receiver; TrueHD and DTS up to 7.1 • 4K, HEVC and AV1, with three playback engines to read almost any format (HLS, MKV, MP4, TS…) ONE APP, ALL YOUR DEVICES • iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV in a single purchase • Profiles, favorites and progress synced with iCloud: start on iPhone, finish on Apple TV • Top Shelf on Apple TV, Picture in Picture on iPhone and iPad (Premium) • Profiles for the whole family, with parental PIN FREE Unlimited playback with one account or playlist, iCloud sync and Top Shelf. PREMIUM Extra accounts and playlists, multiview on Apple TV, Picture in Picture, offline downloads, Chromecast and actor filmographies. Monthly plan with a one-week free trial, yearly plan, and a Family plan shared with up to 6 members. IMPORTANT Supernova is a media player only. It does not provide any channels, content or IPTV subscription. You need your own playlist or account from a provider you are allowed to use. Made by a solo developer who listens: join the community on Discord. Terms of Use (EULA): https://supernovaplayer.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://supernovaplayer.com/en/privacy/

About

Popko

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Popko is a video player for IPTV playlists you already have. Add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login and Popko organises everything in a clean, elegant interface. IMPORTANT: Popko does not provide any content. The app contains no channels, films or series. You must use your own playlist, from a service whose content you are allowed to watch. LIVE TV AND GUIDE • Full programme guide (Xtream and XMLTV) • Fast zapping, favourites, reminders before a show • Catch-up of past programmes when your provider offers it • Several versions of one channel grouped together (HD, 4K, languages) FILMS AND SERIES • Rich detail pages: poster, synopsis, cast, rating, age rating • Collections, resume playback, watchlist, automatic next episode • Pick the version (dubbed, original, 4K) with a long press SPORT • Live scores, line-ups, standings and fixtures PLAYER • Apple engine and an advanced engine for MKV, AVI, HEVC • Title and quality shown at start • Audio and subtitle tracks, aspect ratio, speed, sleep timer • Picture in Picture, AirPlay • Multiview: up to 4 channels at once COMFORT • Automatic playlist refresh • Profiles, including a kids profile with no adult content • Parental lock with passcode and Face ID • Hide and reorder categories • Available in 9 languages POPKO PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) • Multiview, extra profiles, unlimited playlists, resume playback, watchlist, reminders and sport • Monthly or yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in your Apple Account settings The app stays free: live TV, TV guide, films, series, Picture in Picture, AirPlay and favourites. No ads, no account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Popko terms: https://popko-player.netlify.app/conditions.html Privacy: https://popko-player.netlify.app/confidentialite.html This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

Supernova IPTV4 screens
Popko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Popko at every 2 days against Supernova IPTV's every 5 days. Popko also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Supernova IPTV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Supernova IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Popko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Supernova IPTV ships an update every 5 days, Popko every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Supernova IPTV versus Popko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupernova IPTVPopko
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperErwann RambeauxJuliano DAlessandro

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
3 purchases

Popko

Subscriptions2
  • Popko Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Popko Premium Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Popko Premium Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is Supernova IPTV free?
Supernova IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Popko free?
Popko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Supernova IPTV or Popko have ads?
Neither Supernova IPTV nor Popko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Supernova IPTV or Popko?
Supernova IPTV ships an update every 5 days, and Popko every 2 days. Most recently, Supernova IPTV was updated on November 13, 2026 and Popko on November 13, 2026.

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