Comparison

Gecko IPTV vs Jelvi IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Gecko IPTV

This app is a fast and elegant IPTV player for live TV, movies, and series on Apple devices. It connects to your Xtream Codes account to stream content with features like resume playback and instant search.

Highlights
  • Live TV player with program info
  • Movies (VOD) with resume playback
  • TV Series organized by seasons
  • Instant catalog search
  • Favorites and resume playback
  • Multi-language interface
Features
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geckoIPTV is a fast, elegant IPTV player for Live TV, Movies and Series β€” on your iPhone and iPad. Connect your Xtream Codes account (host, username, password) and enjoy your live channels, Movies (VOD) and Series in a clean, smooth interface. WHY GECKOIPTV? β€’ Live TV player with fast zapping and program info β€’ Movies (VOD) with posters, details and resume playback β€’ TV Series organized by seasons and episodes β€’ Instant search across your whole catalog β€’ Favorites and resume playback β€’ Polished, fast, multi-language interface WORKS WITH β€’ Xtream Codes API login (host + username + password) β€’ Live TV, Video On Demand (VOD) and Series catalogs IMPORTANT NOTICE geckoIPTV is ONLY a player. The app does NOT provide, host or sell any content, channels, movies, series or IPTV subscription. No streams are included. You must use your own Xtream playlist and hold the rights or a legal subscription from your provider for the content you access. You are solely responsible for the content you load and for using it in compliance with applicable laws. Enjoy a fast, reliable viewing experience across all your Apple devices. SUBSCRIPTION Gecko Premium unlocks on-demand Movies and Series; live channels stay free. 15-day trial, no credit card required. β€’ Auto-renewable yearly subscription; the price is shown in the app before any purchase. β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. β€’ The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. β€’ Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://geckotv.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://geckotv.xyz/privacy

About

Jelvi IPTV Player

Features
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Jelvi IPTV Player is a sleek, powerful, and lightweight video player designed to bring your personal IPTV playlists to all your Apple devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Simply load your own M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes credentials to enjoy live streams, movies, and TV series in a gorgeous, high-performance interface. Built specifically for the Apple ecosystem, Jelvi integrates seamlessly with system features like AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture, offering a premium, distraction-free viewing experience. CORE FEATURES: β€’ Multi-Platform Support: Enjoy a unified experience across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS. β€’ M3U & Xtream Codes: Full compatibility with M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API. β€’ AirPlay Integration: Cast your live streams, movies, and VODs to any AirPlay-compatible Apple TV or Smart TV in one tap. β€’ Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Keep watching in a floating window while browsing or multitasking. β€’ Favorites & History: Pin your most-watched channels or series for quick access, and resume watching VODs exactly where you left off. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION & PRIVACY: β€’ Hide Categories & Channels: Clean up your interface by hiding unwanted categories or specific channels. β€’ Sort Categories: Reorder your playlist categories with drag-and-drop ease to put your favorite genres first. β€’ Parental Control: Secure adult or private categories with a secure parental PIN code. β€’ Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Track TV schedules in real-time with comprehensive EPG support. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: β€’ Jelvi IPTV Player is a media player utility and does not provide, host, or include any TV channels, media streams, or digital content. β€’ Users must provide their own M3U playlists, Xtream API logins, or streaming sources. β€’ Jelvi IPTV Player does not endorse or facilitate the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder.

Screenshots

Gecko IPTV3 screens
Jelvi IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gecko IPTV at 13.0 against Jelvi IPTV Player's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gecko IPTV ships an update every 9 days, Jelvi IPTV Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Gecko IPTV versus Jelvi IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGecko IPTVJelvi IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerintergoldex llcEl Hassane Layachi

In-app purchases

None

Gecko IPTV

No in-app purchases

None

Jelvi IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gecko IPTV free?
Gecko IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jelvi IPTV Player free?
Jelvi IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gecko IPTV or Jelvi IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Gecko IPTV nor Jelvi IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gecko IPTV or Jelvi IPTV Player?
Gecko IPTV ships an update every 9 days, and Jelvi IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, Gecko IPTV was updated on September 19, 2026 and Jelvi IPTV Player on September 19, 2026.

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