Comparison

Skylark IPTV Player vs SAINTS IPTV

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

Head to head
About

Skylark IPTV Player

This app organizes and plays your IPTV playlists on all Apple devices. Enjoy a beautiful interface, interactive program guide, and powerful search features. Unlock advanced functionalities like multi-view and catch-up with an optional purchase.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes
  • Interactive program guide with EPG
  • Multi-View for watching multiple channels
  • Catch-Up & Replay functionality
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Private by design, data stays on device
Features
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Skylark is a native live-TV player that brings your own IPTV playlist to every Apple screen — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — with a beautiful, fast interface built for the way you actually watch. Add your Xtream Codes account or M3U/M3U8 playlist, and Skylark organizes everything into a clean home screen with a featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and what's on now. Browse a full program guide, search across thousands of channels by name or by what's playing, and jump straight into anything with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes (server, username, password) • M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs • Optional XMLTV (EPG) for full program data • Custom user agent support for provider authentication LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT • Interactive program guide with a live "On Now" indicator • Home rails: featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and on-now • Favorites, channel sorting, and hide channels you don't watch • Channel logos and categories • Fast search across thousands of channels — by channel name or current and upcoming programs BUILT FOR EVERY FORMAT • Powered by a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility • Plays HLS, MP4, and transport streams • Automatic fallback between AVPlayer and VLC • Tune buffer length, audio language, and subtitle language • Quick channel zapping and full-screen playback with auto-hiding controls MADE FOR APPLE TV • Full Siri Remote navigation • Overscan-aware safe areas and a UI refined for the living room PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud — never sent to us, never sold, never tracked. SKYLARK PRO (optional one-time purchase) Unlock the power features, once, across all your Apple devices: • Multi-View — watch 2 to 4 channels at once in a grid, with audio on the channel you choose • Catch-Up & Replay — rewatch past programs when your provider supports it • EPG Reminders — get notified before a show starts • iCloud Sync — your setup follows you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Prefer to keep it simple? You can also remove the watermark with a one-time purchase, or use Skylark free. Note: Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. You bring your own IPTV service (Xtream Codes or M3U playlist). Catch-up and EPG availability depend on your provider.

About

SAINTS IPTV

Features
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SAINTS IPTV — Your Ultimate Streaming Experience Transform your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a powerful media center. SAINTS IPTV brings together live TV channels, movies, and series in one beautifully designed app. LIVE TV, MOVIES & SERIES — ALL IN ONE PLACE Connect your IPTV subscription and instantly access thousands of live channels, on-demand movies, and TV series. Organized, fast, and elegant. STUNNING APPLE-INSPIRED INTERFACE • Full-screen poster art and backdrops powered by TMDB • Smooth animations and cinematic transitions • Dark mode designed for comfortable viewing POWERFUL PLAYER • HD & 4K playback support • Hardware-accelerated decoding for smooth streaming • Auto-resume — pick up exactly where you left off • Picture-in-Picture support UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY • M3U playlists (local and remote) • Xtream Codes API • Stalker Portal • XMLTV / EPG for program guides ICLOUD SYNC Your playlists, favorites, and watch history sync instantly across all your Apple devices. Start watching on your iPhone and continue on your Mac. ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG) Never miss your favorite shows. Built-in program guide shows what's on now and what's coming up next. FAVORITES & PROFILES • Save your favorite channels for quick access • Multiple profiles — personalize the experience for every member of the family 3-DAY FREE TRIAL Try SAINTS IPTV free for 3 days. No payment required during the trial period. Cancel anytime before the trial ends at no cost. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Monthly: access to all features, billed monthly • Annual: best value — save up to 44% compared to monthly REQUIRES YOUR OWN IPTV SUBSCRIPTION SAINTS IPTV is a player app. It requires a valid IPTV service subscription (M3U, Xtream Codes, or Stalker) provided by a third-party IPTV provider. The app does not include any channels or content. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beasty.notion.site/Politique-de-confidentialit-SAINTS-IPTV-5a7d4737873944438bc434bc1c03c4af

Screenshots

Skylark IPTV Player4 screens
SAINTS IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skylark IPTV Player at every 5 days against SAINTS IPTV's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Skylark IPTV Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SAINTS IPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skylark IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, SAINTS IPTV every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Skylark IPTV Player versus SAINTS IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylark IPTV PlayerSAINTS IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh Beckerfrederic Tourrou

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylark IPTV Player

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$7.99
  • Skylark Pro$19.99
2 purchases

SAINTS IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Skylark IPTV Player free?
Skylark IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAINTS IPTV free?
SAINTS IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Skylark IPTV Player or SAINTS IPTV have ads?
Neither Skylark IPTV Player nor SAINTS IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skylark IPTV Player or SAINTS IPTV?
Skylark IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, and SAINTS IPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Skylark IPTV Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and SAINTS IPTV on October 31, 2026.

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