Comparison

IPTV Playlist Player vs Kizo Stream

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Playlist Player

Features
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IPTV Playlist Player is a bring-your-own playlist app for live TV, movies, and series on iPhone and iPad. Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist by URL or from Files, or sign in with your Xtream Codes host, username, and password. The app does not include any preloaded channels — you provide the content you already have the right to access. KEY FEATURES Playlists & library • Import M3U / M3U8 by URL or Choose from Files • Optional XMLTV guide URL per playlist • Xtream Codes login for live, VOD, and series when your provider supports it • Swipe to refresh remote playlists; optional daily or weekly auto-refresh • Replace a playlist from Files while keeping favorites and continue-watching matches Live TV & playback • Live channel list with favorites and recently watched filters • AVPlayer with VLC fallback; choose Automatic, AVPlayer, or VLC in Settings • Auto-reconnect when a live stream stalls or drops • AirPlay, Chromecast, and Picture-in-Picture where available • Lock Screen Now Playing controls with next/previous when a playlist context exists • Live Activity on Lock Screen / Dynamic Island with channel and programme info TV Guide & discovery • Guide tab with programme schedules (XMLTV or Xtream guide when available) • On-now programme rows on Live when EPG is available • Global search across channels, movies, and series from all playlists • Optional TMDB posters, plots, and ratings on movie and series detail screens (your own free API key) Favorites, Home & widgets • Favorites tab with swipe to remove • Home screen Favorites widget with on-now titles • Deep links: open a channel with streamapp://channel/CHANNEL-ID Parental controls & sync • Hide adult groups • PIN lock for categories and playback • Optional iCloud sync for playlists and favorites (Xtream passwords stay in Keychain on device) Built for everyday use • Clean dark interface for iPhone and iPad • On-device playlist storage • Share the app and contact support from Settings WHY IPTV PLAYLIST PLAYER? • Content freedom: you bring the playlists • Privacy-minded: playlists stay on your device unless you enable iCloud sync • Fast import and a simple library • Built for live TV and on-demand watching IMPORTANT This app is a media player only. You are responsible for using playlists and streams you are authorized to access. We do not host, sell, or redistribute TV channels. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-playlist-player/privacy-policy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-playlist-player/terms-conditions

About

Kizo Stream

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Kizo Stream is a modern IPTV player for playlists you are authorized to use. Bring your own source and enjoy a clean, fast way to watch live channels on iPhone and iPad. FEATURES • Import M3U URLs, paste M3U content, or connect with Xtream credentials • Browse channels by category and search instantly • See current and upcoming programs in the live EPG guide • Save favorite channels for quick access • Keep watching with Picture in Picture • Cast supported streams to Chromecast • Add and manage multiple playlists • Sync playlists and EPG data through your account • Check playlists for unavailable links • Protect selected channels with a parental PIN • Remove ads with Premium or a Lifetime unlock IMPORTANT Kizo Stream is a media player only. It does not provide, sell, host, or endorse any television channels, playlists, or media. Users must supply their own content from a provider they are authorized to use. Availability and compatibility depend on the user-supplied source. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPTV Playlist Player4 screens
Kizo Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Playlist Player at none against Kizo Stream's 2. IPTV Playlist Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kizo Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Kizo Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IPTV Playlist Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Playlist Player ships an update every 9 days, Kizo Stream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
IPTV Playlist Player versus Kizo Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Playlist PlayerKizo Stream
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHaykaz MelikyanDavid Ngugi

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Playlist Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kizo Stream

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is IPTV Playlist Player free?
IPTV Playlist Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kizo Stream free?
Kizo Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Playlist Player or Kizo Stream have ads?
Kizo Stream shows ads; IPTV Playlist Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Playlist Player or Kizo Stream?
IPTV Playlist Player ships an update every 9 days, and Kizo Stream fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV Playlist Player was updated on October 10, 2026 and Kizo Stream on October 3, 2026.

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