Gecko IPTV vs universum_iptv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 on-demand Movies and Series; live channels stay free. 15-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
universum_iptv
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Universum IPTV - Stream Player, kişisel medya sunucularınıza ve oynatma listelerinize iOS üzerinden sorunsuz erişim sağlayan gelişmiş bir video oynatıcı uygulamasıdır. Sunucu bilgilerinizi veya oynatma listesi bağlantınızı bir kez girin; uygulama geri kalanını halleder. Canlı yayın takibi, film keşfi veya dizi maratonu — 4K çözünürlüğe kadar akıcı oynatma deneyimi. ÖZELLİKLER
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: universum_iptv at every 2 days against Gecko IPTV's every 9 days. Gecko IPTV's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gecko IPTV ships an update every 9 days, universum_iptv every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gecko IPTV | universum_iptv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | intergoldex llc | Mustafa Yurdagul |
In-app purchases
Gecko IPTV
No in-app purchases
universum_iptv
No in-app purchases









