Comparison

IPTV_SHOW vs IPTV Player 24

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 Player 24

Features
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IPTV Player 24 turns your iPhone & iPad into a full IPTV player. Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist, Xtream Codes login, or Stalker Portal (MAG) source in seconds — then stream Live TV, Movies, and Series with a real EPG program guide. LIVE TV & EPG GUIDE • Full XMLTV / Xtream / Stalker EPG — see what's playing now with a live progress bar • 7-day program guide per channel, one-tap EPG refresh • Radio channel support • Catch-up / TV archive playback on supported portals MOVIES & TV SERIES (VOD) • Browse movies & series in a clean poster grid • Seasons & episodes for all Xtream and Stalker series formats • Resume Watching — continue any movie or episode exactly where you left off ONE APP, ALL YOUR IPTV SOURCES • M3U & M3U8 playlists — local file or remote URL • Xtream Codes API login • Stalker Portal / MAG — portal URL + MAC address • Add unlimited playlists and switch between them instantly • Sign in to sync your playlists across all your devices POWERFUL SEARCH & DISCOVERY • Global search across every playlist and source at once • Voice search • Favorites for channels, movies, series, and episodes • Home screen: Continue Watching, Recently Watched, Favorites, Recently Added RELIABLE FFMPEG PLAYER • FFmpeg engine plays HLS, TS, MPEG-TS, RTMP, MP4, MKV and more • Hardware-accelerated video, multiple audio tracks & subtitles • Picture in Picture (PiP) and background audio playback • Automatic reconnect when a stream drops BUILT FOR iOS & iPadOS • Native SwiftUI app, optimized for iPhone and iPad • Your playlists and library stay stored on-device — fast and private Download the best IPTV player for M3U, Xtream Codes, and Stalker Portal today.

Screenshots

IPTV_SHOW4 screens
IPTV Player 244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player 24 at none against IPTV_SHOW's shown. IPTV Player 24 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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

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

IPTV_SHOW ships an update every 5 weeks, IPTV Player 24 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV_SHOW versus IPTV Player 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV_SHOWIPTV Player 24
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHamza El ZefriSon Dang

In-app purchases

None

IPTV_SHOW

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV Player 24

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV_SHOW free?
IPTV_SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player 24 free?
IPTV Player 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV_SHOW or IPTV Player 24 have ads?
IPTV_SHOW shows ads; IPTV Player 24 does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV_SHOW or IPTV Player 24?
IPTV_SHOW ships an update every 5 weeks, and IPTV Player 24 weekly. Most recently, IPTV_SHOW was updated on October 6, 2026 and IPTV Player 24 on October 25, 2026.

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