Comparison

Fliks vs Hi IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Fliks

Features
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Official iOS client for your Fliks media server. Stream your personal video library (movies, TV shows) on iPhone with cinema quality: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS surround audio, multi-language subtitles. NATIVE PLAYBACK • Hardware decoding via VideoToolbox — smooth 4K HDR playback on any compatible iPhone • HDR10 and HLG preserved via HEVC pass-through on HDR-capable devices • 5.1 / 7.1 surround audio passed through intact to compatible soundbars and home theaters • Multi-language VTT, SRT, ASS subtitles with customization (size, color, outline) • Picture-in-Picture to keep watching while using other apps • Built-in Chromecast support LIBRARY • Browse by movies, shows, seasons, and episodes • Metadata and posters powered by TMDB and TVDB • Automatic resume right where you left off • Progress synchronization across all your devices • Fast search across your entire collection OFFLINE • Download your movies and episodes to watch on flights or without a network connection • Local subtitle preservation • Smart storage management CUSTOMIZATION • Manual quality selection (Auto, 4K, 1080p, 720p, ...) • Variable playback speed • Multiple audio track selection on the fly • Subtitles: customizable style, size, and position SELF-HOSTED SERVER Fliks is designed to work with your own Fliks server (open-source software, available for macOS, Linux, or Windows). Your data stays yours — no third-party cloud services, no telemetry, no remote accounts. This app does not provide any video content. You connect it to your own Fliks server streaming your personal library (purchased movies, personal videos, royalty-free content, etc.). SETUP Install the Fliks server on your machine (free, open source) Launch the iOS app and enter your server URL Enjoy your library Server download and documentation: https://github.com/fliks-app/fliks

About

Hi IPTV Player

Features
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HiPlayer is a fast, private, and beautifully simple way to watch M3U playlists on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Add a playlist URL and start playing in seconds - no account, no registration. Features: - Works across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS - Supports M3U and M3U8 playlists - Supports EPG - Protect playlists with a PIN for extra privacy - Sync playlists across devices with private iCloud storage - No account or registration required - Share playlists with other devices - Clean, fast interface designed for everyday use Important: HiPlayer does not provide, host, sell, or include any channels, media, or playlists. The app only plays content added by the user, and you are responsible for having the rights to access that content.

Screenshots

Fliks4 screens
Hi IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fliks at 16.6 against Hi IPTV Player's 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Fliks versus Hi IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFliksHi IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClement DelestreNEURAL CRAFT LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Fliks

No in-app purchases

None

Hi IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fliks free?
Fliks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hi IPTV Player free?
Hi IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fliks or Hi IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Fliks nor Hi IPTV Player shows ads.

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