Comparison

IPTV_SHOW vs Iptv Max Live

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

Head to head
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.

About

Iptv Max Live

This media player allows you to load and watch your own IPTV playlists, including live TV, movies, and series. It offers a modern interface with extensive customization options and supports various playlist formats. The app is designed for both phone and car use, with features like Picture-in-Picture and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Load M3U and Xtream playlists
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • AirPlay and external display
  • Phone and Car modes
  • Customizable interface and themes
  • Content organization (Live TV, Movies, Series)
  • Parental controls
Features
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IPTV MAX LIVE is the premium IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Load your personal playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and TV series with a modern, fast, and beautifully designed interface. IPTV MAX LIVE does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. It is a media player only. You must provide your own playlists from your IPTV provider or personal sources LOAD ANY PLAYLIST • Support for M3U and M3U8 playlists from URL or local files • Xtream Codes login with server, username, and password • Additional supported formats: PLS, XSPF, ASX, WPL, SMIL, DPL, CSV, and JSON • Automatic format detection with full UTF-8 support • No channel limits: even very large playlists are handled smoothly with optimized storage • Quick access to recently used playlists with automatic reload of the last opened list • Automatic playlist refresh: Never, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly PROFESSIONAL PLAYER • Smooth HLS playback with ultra-fast channel loading • Picture in Picture (PiP) support • AirPlay and external display support • Aspect ratio controls: Fit, Fill, Stretch, and Original • Per-channel custom zoom with automatic memory • Gesture-based brightness control • Double-tap to seek forward or backward with cumulative skipping • Precision seek bar for movies and TV series • Screen lock to prevent accidental touches • Configurable channel zapping mode • Side channel list for instant channel switching • Subtitle support with customizable appearance • Audio track selection • Video and audio preferences are automatically remembered TWO VIEW MODES • Phone Mode: Optimized vertical navigation with compact layouts, touch controls, and instant search • Car Mode: Landscape interface with large buttons, customizable backgrounds, and selectable car brand logos CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • Six different layouts including streaming rows, classic list, compact grid, tablet grid, vertical, and horizontal views • Beautiful single-color and duotone themes • Adjustable text size and card size • Soft or standard corners with configurable glass effect • Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable day and night viewing CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Automatic separation of Live TV, Movies, and TV Series • Nested categories and subcategories detected automatically • Persistent favorites that remain available after playlist updates • Watch history with resume playback for movies and series • Fast search across all channels • Filters for SD, HD, Full HD, and 4K content • Automatic channel name cleanup for a cleaner and more organized experience PRIVACY & SECURITY • PIN-protected parental controls • Your playlists stay on your device • No account registration required • Prevent screen sleep during playback MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Punjabi, with automatic language detection based on your device settings. Download IPTV MAX LIVE and turn your iPhone or iPad into a fast, elegant, and powerful IPTV player built for the best viewing experience

Screenshots

IPTV_SHOW4 screens
Iptv Max Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Iptv Max Live at 5 against IPTV_SHOW's 1. Iptv Max Live also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV_SHOW against 5.0 for Iptv Max Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iptv Max Live has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV_SHOW versus Iptv Max Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV_SHOWIptv Max Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamza El ZefriGiovanni Emanuele Spina

Customer experience

IPTV_SHOW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Iptv Max Live

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPTV_SHOW

No in-app purchases

None

Iptv Max Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV_SHOW free?
IPTV_SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iptv Max Live free?
Iptv Max Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV_SHOW or Iptv Max Live?
IPTV_SHOW and Iptv Max Live are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do IPTV_SHOW or Iptv Max Live have ads?
Both IPTV_SHOW and Iptv Max Live show ads.

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