SarmaPlayer vs Suriya IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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.
Suriya IPTV Player
This application allows you to watch your own IPTV subscription on your iPhone. Load your channel lineup using M3U or M3U8 playlist URLs and optionally use XMLTV for program guides. Browse, search, and save favorite channels for easy access.
- Load M3U/M3U8 playlists
- XMLTV program guide support
- Browse channels by category
- Search channels by name
- Save favorite channels
- Native HLS playback
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IPTV Player is a lightweight, no-frills client for watching your own IPTV subscription on iPhone. • Add any M3U or M3U8 playlist URL to load your channel lineup • Optional XMLTV program guide (EPG) support — see what's on now and next • Browse channels by category or search by name • Save favorites for quick access • Built on AVKit for smooth, native HLS playback IPTV Player does not provide, host, or bundle any channels, streams, or content of its own. You must supply your own playlist and EPG URLs from a source you are authorized to use. This app is a player only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Suriya IPTV Player at weekly against SarmaPlayer's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SarmaPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, Suriya IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SarmaPlayer | Suriya IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Technabit e.U. | suriya narayanan venkatesan |
In-app purchases
SarmaPlayer
No in-app purchases
Suriya IPTV Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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