Comparison

Yuvo vs YAIP

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

Head to head
About

Yuvo

Features
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Yuvo is a next-generation IPTV player built natively for Apple TV. While other apps simply play your streams, Yuvo takes them further: sharper picture quality, richer sound, and greater control over live TV. Bring your own M3U / M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes credentials and rediscover your favorite channels like never before. ## Features You Won't Find Anywhere Else **AI-Powered Video Upscaling (MetalFX & FSR)** Your SD and HD channels are enhanced in real time to approach 4K picture quality, harnessing the full power of Apple TV. Say goodbye to pixelated streams on your big screen. Yuvo brings clarity and sharpness back to every frame. **True Home Theater Audio (UDP Audio Passthrough)** Yuvo delivers the original Dolby Digital / AC3 / E-AC3 audio stream directly to your AV receiver or soundbar without degrading or recompressing it. Experience authentic surround sound exactly as it was broadcast. **Live TV on Your Terms (Disk-Based Timeshift)** Pause live TV, rewind, and never miss a moment. Yuvo buffers live streams to disk, giving you complete control over live playback. ## Everything You Expect from a Premium IPTV Player - **M3U, M3U8 & Xtream Codes API Support** — Bring your own content sources. - **Live TV, Movies & TV Series** — Beautifully organized for smooth, effortless browsing. - **Electronic Program Guide (EPG)** — Fast, comprehensive, and designed for the Apple TV remote. - **Multiview** — Watch multiple streams simultaneously. - **Recently Watched Channels** — Instantly jump back to your favorite channels. - **Smart Disk Caching (VOD + Live)** — More stable playback and faster stream restarts. - **Multiple Audio Tracks & Subtitles** — Switch languages and subtitles directly during playback. - **Advanced Playback Engine** — Automatic player switching for maximum compatibility and fewer interruptions. - **Available in 8 Languages** — English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Greek. ## Built for Those Who Demand More Yuvo was created by enthusiasts who care deeply about picture and sound quality. Every detail — from video decoding and rendering to network buffering and audio output — has been optimized to unlock the full potential of your Apple TV and home theater setup. Whether you're watching live sports, enjoying a movie night, or catching up on your favorite series, Yuvo delivers a premium viewing experience. ## Important Information Yuvo is a media player only. The app does not provide, host, or distribute any content, TV channels, or playlists. You must supply your own legally obtained sources through M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes accounts. Yuvo does not authorize the streaming or distribution of copyrighted content without permission from the respective rights holders. **Terms of Use (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

YAIP

Features
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YAIP turns the TV service you already subscribe to into a fast, beautiful library on your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Add your provider's Xtream Codes details once and YAIP organises everything: live channels with a programme guide, movies and series with posters, and your progress on every title. LIVE TV WITH A REAL GUIDE • Numbered channel list with Now and Next • Full schedule and channel search • Previous and next channel from the player • Favorites and recently watched channels MOVIES AND SERIES • Poster grids with categories and search • Resume or start over, on any of your devices • Seasons, per-episode progress and Next episode • Continue watching, Favorites and Recently watched on Home A PROFILE FOR EVERYONE • Separate history, favorites and preferences for each person • Preferred audio and subtitle languages per profile • Illustrated avatars SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Sign in with your email to share playlists, profiles and history between iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and your other devices • Playlist logins are end-to-end encrypted with a passphrase only you know WATCH OFFLINE • Download movies and episodes on iPhone and iPad A PLAYER THAT KEEPS UP • HLS and MPEG-TS live streams, MP4 and MKV files • Audio and subtitle tracks, aspect ratio and playback speed • Automatic reconnect when a stream drops • Designed for the Siri Remote on Apple TV PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no analytics, no tracking. Without Sync, nothing about you leaves your device. FREE Every feature is free on every device: no trial, no subscription, no in-app purchases. IMPORTANT YAIP is a media player only. It does not include, sell or link to any channels, movies, series or playlists, and is not affiliated with any provider. You need your own subscription from a service that supports the Xtream Codes API, and you may only use YAIP with content you have the right to watch. Terms of Use: https://yaip.duckdns.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://yaip.duckdns.org/privacy

Screenshots

Yuvo3 screens
YAIP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YAIP at none against Yuvo's 3. Yuvo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Yuvo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. YAIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yuvo ships an update every 2 days, YAIP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Yuvo versus YAIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYuvoYAIP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrice LinotIsmail Cherri

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Yuvo

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Bi-annual$11.996 Months
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
None

YAIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yuvo free?
Yuvo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YAIP free?
YAIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yuvo or YAIP have ads?
Neither Yuvo nor YAIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yuvo or YAIP?
Yuvo ships an update every 2 days, and YAIP every 4 days. Most recently, Yuvo was updated on November 10, 2026 and YAIP on November 6, 2026.

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