Videlyx vs Skylark IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Videlyx
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Videlyx is a video player for comfortably playing and managing videos on your iPhone. It lets you access videos stored on a NAS or SMB-compatible file server and quickly open and play videos over your network without copying them to your device. For users who keep their videos on a home NAS, shared folder, or file server, Videlyx provides a simple and easy-to-use playback experience. Once you register a server connection, you do not need to enter the address every time. Just open your library from a saved connection and choose the video you want to watch. In the library view, you can browse your video files in a clear list. You can also quickly access recently played videos and favorites, reducing the time spent searching for videos you were watching or videos you play often. Even with a large number of files, playback history and favorites help you return to the videos you need. The playback screen brings together the essential controls for watching videos. It supports play and pause, seeking, skipping, playback speed changes, and both portrait and landscape viewing. It is convenient when you want to enjoy videos on your iPhone directly from your network. Videlyx also supports a private feature that lets you protect items you do not want to show with a password. You can manage specific items separately from the regular list and access them only when needed with a password. This makes it easier to handle private items when sharing your device or showing your screen to someone else. Main features: ・Connect to NAS / SMB-compatible file servers ・Register and manage server connections ・Play video files over the network ・Library view ・Recently played videos ・Favorites ・Playback seeking ・Skip controls ・Playback speed adjustment ・Portrait / landscape playback ・Password-protected private item management Videlyx is ideal for users who manage videos not only on their local device, but also on a NAS or shared folder. It is recommended for anyone who wants to keep video files in one place and access them from an iPhone when needed, organize frequently watched videos with favorites, or quickly resume from playback history. Make network video playback simpler and more accessible. Enjoy your video library comfortably with Videlyx.
Skylark IPTV Player
This app organizes and plays your IPTV playlists on all Apple devices. Enjoy a beautiful interface, interactive program guide, and powerful search features. Unlock advanced functionalities like multi-view and catch-up with an optional purchase.
- Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes
- Interactive program guide with EPG
- Multi-View for watching multiple channels
- Catch-Up & Replay functionality
- iCloud Sync across Apple devices
- Private by design, data stays on device
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Skylark is a native live-TV player that brings your own IPTV playlist to every Apple screen — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — with a beautiful, fast interface built for the way you actually watch. Add your Xtream Codes account or M3U/M3U8 playlist, and Skylark organizes everything into a clean home screen with a featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and what's on now. Browse a full program guide, search across thousands of channels by name or by what's playing, and jump straight into anything with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes (server, username, password) • M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs • Optional XMLTV (EPG) for full program data • Custom user agent support for provider authentication LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT • Interactive program guide with a live "On Now" indicator • Home rails: featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and on-now • Favorites, channel sorting, and hide channels you don't watch • Channel logos and categories • Fast search across thousands of channels — by channel name or current and upcoming programs BUILT FOR EVERY FORMAT • Powered by a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility • Plays HLS, MP4, and transport streams • Automatic fallback between AVPlayer and VLC • Tune buffer length, audio language, and subtitle language • Quick channel zapping and full-screen playback with auto-hiding controls MADE FOR APPLE TV • Full Siri Remote navigation • Overscan-aware safe areas and a UI refined for the living room PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud — never sent to us, never sold, never tracked. SKYLARK PRO (optional one-time purchase) Unlock the power features, once, across all your Apple devices: • Multi-View — watch 2 to 4 channels at once in a grid, with audio on the channel you choose • Catch-Up & Replay — rewatch past programs when your provider supports it • EPG Reminders — get notified before a show starts • iCloud Sync — your setup follows you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Prefer to keep it simple? You can also remove the watermark with a one-time purchase, or use Skylark free. Note: Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. You bring your own IPTV service (Xtream Codes or M3U playlist). Catch-up and EPG availability depend on your provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Videlyx at 15.0 against Skylark IPTV Player's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Videlyx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skylark IPTV Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Videlyx | Skylark IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masahiro Ueno | Josh Becker |
In-app purchases
Videlyx
- Videlyx Pro$3.99
Skylark IPTV Player
- Remove Watermark$7.99
- Skylark Pro$19.99
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