Comparison

Point TV IPTV Player vs Iptv Max Live

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

Head to head
About

Point TV IPTV Player

Features
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Point TV is a personal media player for IPTV channel lists you already own. Bring your own M3U playlist URL or Xtream Codes credentials and enjoy a polished, modern viewing experience on iPhone and iPad. KEY FEATURES - LIVE TV Watch live channels with native HLS and MPEG-TS streaming powered by VLC. Switch audio tracks, select subtitle tracks, adjust playback aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, fit, fill). - MOVIES & SERIES CATALOG Browse your Xtream Codes VOD library with a poster grid, ratings, year, plot synopsis, and resume-from-position playback. - 7-DAY EPG Browse what's playing now and what's coming up in the next 7 days. Tap any program for the full description. - CATCH-UP / TIMESHIFT Rewind to programs that aired earlier — when your provider supports archive. - FAVORITES & CONTINUE WATCHING Mark channels, movies, and series as favorites. Pick up exactly where you left off. - PARENTAL CONTROLS 4-digit PIN lock for sensitive categories. Hide live, movie, or series categories from view. - MULTI-LANGUAGE Full interface in English, Turkish, and German. - NATIVE AUDIO & SUBTITLE SELECTION Choose your preferred audio language and subtitle track for HLS streams. - AIRPLAY & BACKGROUND AUDIO Stream audio over AirPlay and keep listening with the screen off. - UNIVERSAL: iPhone & iPad Optimized layouts for both phones and tablets. IMPORTANT — USER-PROVIDED CONTENT Point TV does NOT include any preloaded channels, movies, or series. You must supply your own M3U playlist URL or Xtream Codes credentials. Point TV is a player only — content rights and licensing are the responsibility of your IPTV provider. DEVICE ACTIVATION Each device receives a unique Device Key on first launch. No personal account required. PRIVACY Point TV does not collect personal data, location, or browsing history. Anonymous crash and performance reporting is used only to improve app stability. See pointtv.tv/privacy for details. POINT TV PREMIUM Unlock Point TV with an in-app purchase: an auto-renewing 1-year subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pointtv.tv/privacy

About

Iptv Max Live

This media player allows you to load and watch your own IPTV playlists, including live TV, movies, and series. It offers a modern interface with extensive customization options and supports various playlist formats. The app is designed for both phone and car use, with features like Picture-in-Picture and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Load M3U and Xtream playlists
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • AirPlay and external display
  • Phone and Car modes
  • Customizable interface and themes
  • Content organization (Live TV, Movies, Series)
  • Parental controls
Features
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IPTV MAX LIVE is the premium IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Load your personal playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and TV series with a modern, fast, and beautifully designed interface. IPTV MAX LIVE does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. It is a media player only. You must provide your own playlists from your IPTV provider or personal sources LOAD ANY PLAYLIST • Support for M3U and M3U8 playlists from URL or local files • Xtream Codes login with server, username, and password • Additional supported formats: PLS, XSPF, ASX, WPL, SMIL, DPL, CSV, and JSON • Automatic format detection with full UTF-8 support • No channel limits: even very large playlists are handled smoothly with optimized storage • Quick access to recently used playlists with automatic reload of the last opened list • Automatic playlist refresh: Never, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly PROFESSIONAL PLAYER • Smooth HLS playback with ultra-fast channel loading • Picture in Picture (PiP) support • AirPlay and external display support • Aspect ratio controls: Fit, Fill, Stretch, and Original • Per-channel custom zoom with automatic memory • Gesture-based brightness control • Double-tap to seek forward or backward with cumulative skipping • Precision seek bar for movies and TV series • Screen lock to prevent accidental touches • Configurable channel zapping mode • Side channel list for instant channel switching • Subtitle support with customizable appearance • Audio track selection • Video and audio preferences are automatically remembered TWO VIEW MODES • Phone Mode: Optimized vertical navigation with compact layouts, touch controls, and instant search • Car Mode: Landscape interface with large buttons, customizable backgrounds, and selectable car brand logos CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • Six different layouts including streaming rows, classic list, compact grid, tablet grid, vertical, and horizontal views • Beautiful single-color and duotone themes • Adjustable text size and card size • Soft or standard corners with configurable glass effect • Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable day and night viewing CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Automatic separation of Live TV, Movies, and TV Series • Nested categories and subcategories detected automatically • Persistent favorites that remain available after playlist updates • Watch history with resume playback for movies and series • Fast search across all channels • Filters for SD, HD, Full HD, and 4K content • Automatic channel name cleanup for a cleaner and more organized experience PRIVACY & SECURITY • PIN-protected parental controls • Your playlists stay on your device • No account registration required • Prevent screen sleep during playback MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Punjabi, with automatic language detection based on your device settings. Download IPTV MAX LIVE and turn your iPhone or iPad into a fast, elegant, and powerful IPTV player built for the best viewing experience

Screenshots

Point TV IPTV Player4 screens
Iptv Max Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Point TV IPTV Player at none against Iptv Max Live's shown. Iptv Max Live's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Point TV IPTV Player versus Iptv Max Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoint TV IPTV PlayerIptv Max Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB16 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperTalha YildizGiovanni Emanuele Spina

In-app purchases

None

Point TV IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

Iptv Max Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Point TV IPTV Player free?
Point TV IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iptv Max Live free?
Iptv Max Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Point TV IPTV Player or Iptv Max Live have ads?
Iptv Max Live shows ads; Point TV IPTV Player does not.

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