Comparison

PulsarCast vs Antenna IPTV

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

Head to head
About

PulsarCast

Features
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PulsarCast is the podcast app we always wanted: fast, private and focused on listening. Bring your podcasts with you, organize them your way, and listen without ads, trackers or unnecessary clutter. WHY LISTENERS SWITCH • Follow any podcast by search, RSS, private feed or Spotify show link • Import and export OPML so your library stays yours • Organize shows into colored lists and continuous queues • Download new episodes automatically for offline listening • Use Voice Boost, Smart Speed and pitch-corrected playback speed • Navigate chapters, links, sleep timer and configurable skip buttons • Sync your library, queue and progress with an optional passwordless account • Listen on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and CarPlay • Personalize the app with themes, colors, icons and a calmer home screen PRIVATE BY DESIGN PulsarCast has no ads, no third-party trackers and we never sell your data. The core podcast player works without an account. PULSARCAST ULTRA Ultra is optional. It unlocks AI listening tools, personal audio, advanced smart-list automations, web access and deeper customization. With Ultra you can: • Turn articles, links, PDFs and pasted text into listenable episodes • Ask questions about an episode or your whole library • Get summaries, cited links and skippable-section detection • Upload your own audio and listen everywhere • Automate downloads, alerts, queue rules and cleanup • Use the full PulsarCast experience on the web The core podcast player stays free. Ultra is available as an optional auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pulsarcast.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pulsarcast.com/terms

About

Antenna IPTV

This app plays your M3U playlists and XMLTV guides with a clean interface. It supports multiple playback engines and offers features like channel zapping, audio/subtitle selection, and guide integration. Your data remains private as it operates without accounts, ads, or tracking.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist playback
  • XMLTV guide integration
  • Dual playback engines (AVPlayer, VLC)
  • Channel zapping and search
  • Audio track and subtitle selection
  • Automatic playlist refresh
  • Private by design (no tracking)
Features
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Antenna IPTV is a player for your own M3U playlists and XMLTV guides. You bring the content; Antenna IPTV plays it with a clean, fast interface designed for iPhone, iPad and Mac. IMPORTANT: Antenna IPTV ships with no channels, playlists or guides, and never suggests any. Only load content you are entitled to watch: free-to-air broadcasters, services you subscribe to, or your own server. PLAYBACK • Two engines: AVPlayer (HLS, Picture in Picture and AirPlay) and VLC (MPEG-TS, RTSP, UDP, DASH and more). • Pick the engine automatically or switch by hand; if one fails, Antenna IPTV tries the other. • Zap with a swipe, by number or with the keyboard; jump back to the last channel instantly. • Choose audio tracks and subtitles. GUIDE • XMLTV guide (.xml and .xml.gz) as an hourly grid with a live “now” line and programme details. • Now and next in the channel list, with a progress bar. • Time shift in case your provider’s guide is off. YOUR PLAYLISTS • Add M3U/M3U8 playlists by link or by importing a file. • Groups, favorites, recents and search. • Automatic refresh by age. • Supports tvg-id, tvg-logo, group-title, tvg-chno and a per-playlist User-Agent. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no tracking. • Your playlists, favorites and recents stay on your device. • Antenna IPTV only connects to the addresses you add. DESIGN • Liquid Glass on the latest iOS and macOS. • Keyboard shortcuts on Mac and iPad. Antenna IPTV is free with no limits. If you like it, you can leave an optional tip from Settings; it unlocks nothing.

Screenshots

PulsarCast4 screens
Antenna IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Antenna IPTV at every 2 days against PulsarCast's every 8 days. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PulsarCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and Antenna IPTV sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulsarCast ships an update every 8 days, Antenna IPTV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PulsarCast versus Antenna IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsarCastAntenna IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreat Heights Systems S.L.IVAN SEVILLA RUANO

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PulsarCast

Subscriptions3
  • PulsarCast Ultra$6.001 Month
  • PulsarCast Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • PulsarCast Ultra$60.001 Year
4 purchases

Antenna IPTV

One-time4
  • Propina pequeña$1.99
  • Un café$3.99
  • Una propina generosa$8.99
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  • Una propina increíble$89.99

Questions

Is PulsarCast free?
PulsarCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Antenna IPTV free?
Antenna IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulsarCast or Antenna IPTV have ads?
Neither PulsarCast nor Antenna IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulsarCast or Antenna IPTV?
PulsarCast ships an update every 8 days, and Antenna IPTV every 2 days. Most recently, PulsarCast was updated on November 5, 2026 and Antenna IPTV on October 31, 2026.

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