Comparison

Jelvi IPTV Player vs IPTV_SHOW

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

Head to head
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 devices—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: • Multi-Platform Support: Enjoy a unified experience across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS. • M3U & Xtream Codes: Full compatibility with M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API. • AirPlay Integration: Cast your live streams, movies, and VODs to any AirPlay-compatible Apple TV or Smart TV in one tap. • Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Keep watching in a floating window while browsing or multitasking. • Favorites & History: Pin your most-watched channels or series for quick access, and resume watching VODs exactly where you left off. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION & PRIVACY: • Hide Categories & Channels: Clean up your interface by hiding unwanted categories or specific channels. • Sort Categories: Reorder your playlist categories with drag-and-drop ease to put your favorite genres first. • Parental Control: Secure adult or private categories with a secure parental PIN code. • Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Track TV schedules in real-time with comprehensive EPG support. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: • Jelvi IPTV Player is a media player utility and does not provide, host, or include any TV channels, media streams, or digital content. • Users must provide their own M3U playlists, Xtream API logins, or streaming sources. • Jelvi IPTV Player does not endorse or facilitate the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder.

About

IPTV_SHOW

This media player allows you to watch your own playlists on Apple devices. Bring your M3U or Xtream Codes login to enjoy live TV, movies, and series with a full EPG and resume playback.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U+ URLs and Xtream Codes login
  • Organizes Live TV, Movies (VOD), and Series
  • Full EPG/TV guide with now-and-next
  • Favorites and continue watching functionality
  • Dual playback engines (native and enhanced)
  • Next-episode autoplay
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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IPTVSHOW is a personal media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U/M3U+ URL, Xtream Codes login, or a local playlist file, and IPTVSHOW turns it into a beautiful, fast viewing experience on all your Apple devices. No channels, subscriptions, or content are included — you provide your own legal playlist. FEATURES • Live TV, Movies (VOD) and Series — organized automatically • Full EPG / TV guide with now-and-next and a live progress bar • Favorites, Continue Watching, and resume where you left off • Powerful search across channels, movies and series • Two playback engines — Apple's native player, plus an enhanced engine for tougher codecs, subtitles/CC and multiple audio tracks • Next-episode autoplay with an "Up Next" countdown • Quick-zap channel switching and a clean, focus-friendly Apple TV interface • iCloud sync of your playlists across devices WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac — with a native interface tailored to each. IPTVSHOW does not provide, host, or endorse any content. You are responsible for the playlists you add and for complying with the laws in your region.

Screenshots

Jelvi IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV_SHOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jelvi IPTV Player at none against IPTV_SHOW's shown. Jelvi IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jelvi IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Jelvi IPTV Player versus IPTV_SHOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJelvi IPTV PlayerIPTV_SHOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEl Hassane LayachiHamza El Zefri

In-app purchases

None

Jelvi IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV_SHOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jelvi IPTV Player free?
Jelvi IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV_SHOW free?
IPTV_SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jelvi IPTV Player or IPTV_SHOW have ads?
IPTV_SHOW shows ads; Jelvi IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Jelvi IPTV Player or IPTV_SHOW?
Jelvi IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, and IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. Most recently, Jelvi IPTV Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTV_SHOW on October 6, 2026.

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