Comparison

IPTV Playlist Player 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 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

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 Playlist Player4 screens
Iptv Max Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Playlist Player at none against Iptv Max Live's shown. Iptv Max Live's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV Playlist Player versus Iptv Max Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Playlist PlayerIptv Max Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaykaz MelikyanGiovanni Emanuele Spina

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Playlist Player

No in-app purchases

None

Iptv Max Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Playlist Player free?
IPTV Playlist Player 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.
Do IPTV Playlist Player or Iptv Max Live have ads?
Iptv Max Live shows ads; IPTV Playlist Player does not.

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