SarmaPlayer vs IPTV Pano
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SarmaPlayer
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SarmaPlayer is a media player only. It does not provide, include, host, supply or sell any channels, movies or other content ā you bring your own playlist. Connect the Xtream Codes or M3U playlist you already own and watch Live TV, Movies and TV Shows on iPhone and iPad, in a clean, modern interface built for the couch and the commute. FEATURES ⢠Live TV with a built-in EPG (now & next, full guide) and instant channel zapping ⢠Movies and TV Shows with posters, seasons, resume and "continue watching" ⢠Favorites across channels, movies and shows ⢠Multiple playlists ā switch and refresh right on the device ⢠Dual playback engine (AVPlayer + VLC) for wide format support, plus AirPlay and Picture in Picture ⢠Parental controls with a PIN and adult-category hiding ⢠English, German and Croatian BRING YOUR OWN CONTENT SarmaPlayer supplies no channels or media of any kind, and none is bundled. You are solely responsible for the playlists and sources you choose to connect and for holding the rights to the material you access through them. The app is a neutral player, like a web browser for your own streams.
IPTV Pano
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SOURCES ⢠M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts ⢠Enigma2 receivers on your own network: Dreambox, VU+ and other OpenWebif boxes ⢠Public sources: curated lists of free-to-air channels ⢠Several sources at the same time PROGRAM GUIDE ⢠Now and later: move the whole list to 8 PM, 10 PM or any time you pick ⢠For common channels the app brings its own program data, even when your source ships none ⢠Favourites, groups and a search that stays fast across thousands of channels SWITCH WITHOUT LOSING THE PICTURE ⢠The channel list & the guide open on top of the running stream ⢠Picture in picture on iPhone, iPad and Mac ⢠Several playback engines ON ALL YOUR DEVICES ⢠One app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV ⢠Set a source up on the iPhone and move it to the Apple TV ⢠Your iPhone works as a remote for the Apple TV ⢠IPTV Pano is also available for smart TVs and Windows IPTV Pano is free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Pano at weekly against SarmaPlayer's every 3 weeks. IPTV Pano also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SarmaPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SarmaPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Pano weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SarmaPlayer | IPTV Pano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Technabit e.U. | Marco Duerrwaechter |
In-app purchases
SarmaPlayer
No in-app purchases
IPTV Pano
No in-app purchases









