Comparison

Gecko IPTV vs North IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Gecko IPTV

This app serves as a fast and elegant player for live TV, movies, and series using your Xtream Codes account. It organizes content by seasons and episodes, offers instant search, and supports resume playback. Live channels are free, while on-demand movies and series require a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Live TV player with program info
  • VOD with posters and 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 — 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? • Live TV player with fast zapping and program info • Movies (VOD) with posters, details and resume playback • TV Series organized by seasons and episodes • Instant search across your whole catalog • Favorites and resume playback • Polished, fast, multi-language interface WORKS WITH • Xtream Codes API login (host + username + password) • 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 unlimited live TV and on-demand Movies and Series; without a subscription, 30 minutes of live TV stay free every day. 5-day trial, no credit card required. • Auto-renewable yearly subscription; the price is shown in the app before any purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • 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. • 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

North IPTV Player

This app transforms your existing playlists into a beautiful TV experience across multiple Apple devices. It offers live TV with instant previews, a full TV guide, and movie/show details. Advanced features like recording and offline downloads are available via an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Live TV with instant channel preview
  • Full TV guide (EPG)
  • Movie and TV show details with resume
  • Fast search across content
  • Parental control for channels/categories
  • Subtitles and audio track selection
  • Self-healing playback
Features
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North IPTV turns the playlist you already have into a beautiful TV experience on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. Free to watch, really: all your channels and the full guide — no ads, no watermarks, no trial timers. Only advanced extras (recording, downloads for offline viewing, movie night mode) are paid. Add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login once — iCloud brings it to every device. No account to create, no tracking, no ads. BUILT FOR REAL IPTV • Live TV with instant channel preview — browse while you watch • Full TV guide (EPG) that follows the category or bouquet you're in • Movies and TV shows with posters, seasons, episodes and resume • Fast search across everything • Country filter for providers with |FR| |UK| |US| style categories • Bouquets: build and order your own channel collections • Parental control: lock channels or whole categories behind a 4-digit code — locked content disappears everywhere until unlocked • Subtitles and audio tracks straight from your streams • Self-healing playback: dropped streams reconnect automatically PLAYS (ALMOST) ANYTHING Two playback engines under the hood: hardware-accelerated native playback for HLS and 4K HEVC, plus a compatibility engine for raw MPEG-TS, MKV and other formats Apple devices don't normally play. NORTH IPTV PREMIUM The core player is free, forever! Premium (7-day free trial, then auto-renewing subscription) unlocks: • Unlimited playlists • Live TV recording and offline downloads of your movies and episodes • Movie Night Mode - with the possibility to add your own TMDB Api Key Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT North IPTV is a player only. It does not include, provide, sell or promote any channels, movies or shows, and no playlist comes with the app. You must supply your own playlist from your TV provider, and you are responsible for having the right to use it. Streams and guide data come from your provider. Artwork may come from your provider, TMDB or bundled channel-logo resources. Privacy policy: https://northiptv.philip.pe/privacy.html Terms of use: https://northiptv.philip.pe/terms.html

Screenshots

Gecko IPTV4 screens
North IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: North IPTV Player at every 3 days against Gecko IPTV's every 9 days. Gecko IPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Gecko IPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and North IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gecko IPTV ships an update every 9 days, North IPTV Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gecko IPTV versus North IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGecko IPTVNorth IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB227 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerintergoldex llcPhilippe Bouffaut

Customer experience

Gecko IPTV

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

North IPTV Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gecko IPTV

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year of GeckoTV$9.991 Year
3 purchases

North IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Gecko IPTV free?
Gecko IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is North IPTV Player free?
North IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gecko IPTV or North IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Gecko IPTV nor North IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gecko IPTV or North IPTV Player?
Gecko IPTV ships an update every 9 days, and North IPTV Player every 3 days. Most recently, Gecko IPTV was updated on November 5, 2026 and North IPTV Player on November 13, 2026.

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