Comparison

Aurora BOX vs iXPlay

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

Head to head
About

Aurora BOX

Features
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Automatically matches XMLTV EPG data to entries in the user's own playlists. Fast switching between multiple audio tracks, with no overload or stuttering. Fast switching across subtitle formats (WebVTT, TTML/STPP, DVB, CEA-608/708), where other players require a long wait when changing subtitle tracks. First player on the Apple TV platform to support importing playlists with #KODIPROP directives. We plan to develop Aurora BOX into a cross-platform player. Supports high-bitrate media playback up to 8K/4K/HDR/HDR10.

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

Aurora BOX4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora BOX at none against iXPlay's 3. iXPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Aurora BOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora BOX ships an update every 3 days, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Aurora BOX versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora BOXiXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size42 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWONG Ka YuALX LTD

In-app purchases

None

Aurora BOX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Aurora BOX free?
Aurora BOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurora BOX or iXPlay have ads?
Neither Aurora BOX nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora BOX or iXPlay?
Aurora BOX ships an update every 3 days, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, Aurora BOX was updated on October 14, 2026 and iXPlay on October 11, 2026.

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