Comparison

IPTVIA vs Orion

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

Head to head
About

IPTVIA

Features
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IPTVIA is the AI-powered media player for your M3U and Xtream Codes playlists. Bring your own subscription — IPTVIA turns it into a premium streaming experience, with AI search, smart recommendations, and sync across all your devices. WARNING: IPTVIA DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY PLAYLISTS IPTVIA is not a content provider. We do not sell, share, host, or provide any TV channel, movie, series, or playlist of any kind. IPTVIA is exclusively a player: it is designed to open the official M3U or Xtream Codes playlist provided by your own legal subscription or your internet/TV box provider. You must already own a legal subscription before using this app. IPTVIA has no relationship with any content or third-party provider. WHY IPTVIA? Most media players feel outdated: slow menus, zero personalization, zero intelligence. IPTVIA is different — the first player designed with real AI at the heart of how it works. KEY FEATURES AI-powered search Can't remember a movie's title? Just describe it — "the one where a guy keeps reliving the same day on a train" — and our AI finds it instantly, in any language. Premium, modern interface An elegant, intuitive design built for TV, mobile, and tablet — smooth animations, hover previews, and a Top 10 list that actually makes sense. True cross-device sync Start a movie on your phone, finish it on your Apple TV. Progress, favorites, watchlist, and profile preferences follow you everywhere, instantly. Family profiles and parental controls Up to 5 profiles per account, each with its own tastes and subtitle preferences. Set an age limit per profile: beyond it, the play button is simply disabled. A daily and weekly time limit can also lock the app until the next day or week. Live channels, full EPG, and picture-in-picture Full program guide, instant channel switching, favorite channels, and picture-in-picture support. Downloadable subtitles with sync adjustment Search and download subtitles in dozens of languages. Out of sync? Adjust the timing per title — IPTVIA remembers it for that movie or episode. Built for everyone Fully available in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic (full RTL support) — streaming shouldn't depend on where you live. Compatible with your existing subscription Full support for Xtream Codes and M3U formats — the two most common subscription types. Smart and fast Optimized thumbnail loading, instant search, a light and fast app even with massive channel lists. Personalized for you The more you watch, the smarter IPTVIA gets. Recommendations and "Because you watched..." suggestions adapt to your taste. WHO IS THIS APP FOR? IPTVIA is designed for anyone who already has a legal M3U or Xtream Codes subscription and is tired of outdated players. On phone, tablet, or Apple TV — IPTVIA gives your subscription the premium interface it deserves. GET STARTED Try IPTVIA free for 7 days. Connect your playlist in seconds and discover what a media player should really offer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptvia.app/privacy

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Orion

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Your sources change. Your setup shouldn't have to. Orion is an IPTV player built around the sources you already use. When your source changes, Orion helps preserve the favorites, mappings, and organization you set up — instead of making you rebuild by hand. BRING YOUR OWN SOURCES Orion does not provide channels, playlists, provider accounts, media, or content subscriptions. You connect only sources you are authorized to use. KEEP YOUR SETUP WHEN SOURCES CHANGE Playlist changes shouldn't mean rebuilding everything by hand. Setup Rescue can reconcile changed source entries so supported favorites, mappings, and personal organization can survive a source update. Autopilot can handle high-confidence routine changes automatically and bring uncertain replacements to you for review. PLAYBACK THAT REMEMBERS WHAT WORKED Network Sense uses stored playback reliability history to help choose between available playback options that have performed well under similar connection conditions. Instead of relying only on a fixed backup order, Orion can use what has worked before as part of future playback decisions. A GUIDE BUILT AROUND YOU Smart Guide helps turn your own EPG into a more focused experience. Follow programs, teams, and topics you care about and surface relevant live or upcoming entries from your own guide data. Event Ready can connect what you follow with matching broadcasts already available in your configured sources. Orion does not provide or add those broadcasts. MORE WAYS TO WATCH Bring multiple live streams together with Multiview. Continue where you left off, use Picture in Picture where supported, and access catch-up or replay when your source provides it. BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES Orion is designed for iPhone and iPad with supported native playback and system integrations. SOURCE COMPATIBILITY Connect supported M3U and Xtream sources and add XMLTV/EPG data. Use multiple sources and organize your own viewing setup in one place. ORION PRO & PREMIUM Orion Pro is a one-time purchase for the local power-player feature set. Orion Premium is a monthly or annual subscription for ongoing reliability automation, source-continuity handling, and sync across your devices. Premium is not a subscription to TV channels or media content. Some features depend on the data, playback options, and capabilities provided by your configured source. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orionapp.site/privacy/

Screenshots

IPTVIA4 screens
Orion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPTVIA at 15.5 against Orion's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. IPTVIA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Orion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTVIA ships an update every 4 days, Orion every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
IPTVIA versus Orion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVIAOrion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINKYGEEK LLCStefan Borkent

In-app purchases

5 purchases

IPTVIA

Subscriptions4
  • IPTVIA Monthly · 3 Devices1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • IPTVIA Monthly · 8 Devices1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • IPTVIA Annual · 3 Devices1 Year trial$24.991 Year
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  • IPTVIA Annual · 8 Devices1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTVIA Lifetime · 8 Devices$99.99
3 purchases

Orion

Subscriptions2
  • Orion Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Orion Premium Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orion Pro$8.99

Questions

Is IPTVIA free?
IPTVIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orion free?
Orion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTVIA or Orion have ads?
Neither IPTVIA nor Orion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTVIA or Orion?
IPTVIA ships an update every 4 days, and Orion every 6 days. Most recently, IPTVIA was updated on October 13, 2026 and Orion on October 6, 2026.

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