Comparison

Tivolo vs IPTV_SHOW

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

Head to head
About

Tivolo

Features
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Tivolo is a clean, fast IPTV client for your own live-TV subscription. Connect once with the credentials your provider gave you and watch your channels instantly — no accounts, no sign-ups, nothing to configure beyond your server URL. BRING YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION Tivolo works with any Xtream Codes-compatible IPTV service. Your provider gives you a server URL, username, and password. Enter them once and Tivolo handles everything else. LIVE TV, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED • Instant channel list — categories, search, and recently watched at your fingertips • Quality badges show HD, FHD, and 4K at a glance • Stream health indicators so you know before you tap • Landscape full-screen mode with auto-hiding controls • Built on libVLC for broad, reliable codec and stream-format support SMART PLAYBACK • Automatic format fallback: tries HLS if TS stalls, and vice versa • Configurable startup buffer (1–8s) to match your connection • Connection limit guard — warns before hitting your server's max streams, and recovers automatically when a slot frees up • 15-second load timeout with a one-tap Retry PRIVACY FIRST Tivolo stores your credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and syncs them to your other devices via iCloud Keychain. No analytics, no tracking, no data collected about you or your viewing habits. LEGAL NOTICE Tivolo is a generic playback client. It does not provide, distribute, or enable access to any content. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they are authorised to access the streams on their server. Use only with content you have the legal right to view.

About

IPTV_SHOW

This media player allows you to watch your own playlists on Apple devices. Bring your M3U or Xtream Codes login to enjoy live TV, movies, and series with a full EPG and resume playback.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U+ URLs and Xtream Codes login
  • Organizes Live TV, Movies (VOD), and Series
  • Full EPG/TV guide with now-and-next
  • Favorites and continue watching functionality
  • Dual playback engines (native and enhanced)
  • Next-episode autoplay
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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IPTVSHOW is a personal media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U/M3U+ URL, Xtream Codes login, or a local playlist file, and IPTVSHOW turns it into a beautiful, fast viewing experience on all your Apple devices. No channels, subscriptions, or content are included — you provide your own legal playlist. FEATURES • Live TV, Movies (VOD) and Series — organized automatically • Full EPG / TV guide with now-and-next and a live progress bar • Favorites, Continue Watching, and resume where you left off • Powerful search across channels, movies and series • Two playback engines — Apple's native player, plus an enhanced engine for tougher codecs, subtitles/CC and multiple audio tracks • Next-episode autoplay with an "Up Next" countdown • Quick-zap channel switching and a clean, focus-friendly Apple TV interface • iCloud sync of your playlists across devices WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac — with a native interface tailored to each. IPTVSHOW does not provide, host, or endorse any content. You are responsible for the playlists you add and for complying with the laws in your region.

Screenshots

Tivolo4 screens
IPTV_SHOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tivolo at none against IPTV_SHOW's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tivolo ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tivolo versus IPTV_SHOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTivoloIPTV_SHOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay MuraliHamza El Zefri

In-app purchases

None

Tivolo

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV_SHOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tivolo free?
Tivolo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV_SHOW free?
IPTV_SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tivolo or IPTV_SHOW have ads?
IPTV_SHOW shows ads; Tivolo does not.
Which is updated more often, Tivolo or IPTV_SHOW?
Tivolo ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tivolo was updated on October 16, 2026 and IPTV_SHOW on October 6, 2026.

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