Comparison

GoTV Player vs iXPlay

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

Head to head
About

GoTV Player

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GoTV Player is a personal media player for phones, tablets, and desktop. You bring your own content sources (playlists / media servers you already have rights to use). The app does not sell live TV packages or video catalogs inside the store listing purchase flow, and there are no in-app purchases for media content. On Apple devices the app license is sold as In-App Purchase (yearly or lifetime). Highlights: - Live, movies, and series playback (depending on your sources) - Multi-device activation via your GoTV account / portal - Parental controls and privacy-minded settings - Account deletion from Settings when you want to leave Privacy: https://gotvplayer.com/legal/privacy Terms: https://gotvplayer.com/legal/terms Support: support@gotvplayer.com

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

GoTV Player4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoTV Player at none against iXPlay's 3. iXPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GoTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoTV Player ships an update every 8 days, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GoTV Player versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoTV PlayeriXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size72 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBar Can KocerALX LTD

In-app purchases

None

GoTV Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is GoTV Player free?
GoTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoTV Player or iXPlay have ads?
Neither GoTV Player nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoTV Player or iXPlay?
GoTV Player ships an update every 8 days, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, GoTV Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and iXPlay on November 10, 2026.

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