Comparison

iXPlay vs Zaplix IPTV

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

Head to head
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

About

Zaplix IPTV

Features
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Zaplix is an IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. The app does not include, host or sell any channels, movies or series. You add your own playlist. WHAT YOU NEED Zaplix works with your existing subscription or with your own media: - An Xtream Codes account (server address, username, password) - An M3U / M3U8 playlist link or file - Your own video files on your PC (through the Zaplix media server) FEATURES - Live TV and electronic program guide: XMLTV support, now and next information, catch-up if your provider offers it - Movies and series: posters, season and episode lists, resume where you left off - Favourites and watch history - Parental PIN: guards locked categories and revealing your saved keys and passwords - Subtitles and audio: subtitle style, size, preferred languages, OpenSubtitles support - Movie and series posters, plots and details through TMDB - Dark, neon themed interface with theme and icon options PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited playlists (Premium) - the free version includes one - No ads (Premium) - Local network media server (Premium) - watch the videos stored on your PC from your iPhone or iPad, without uploading them to the cloud - Content sync across devices (Premium) - favourites, watch progress and category preferences - Category management (Premium) - hide or lock categories, or keep them out of Recently watched Premium is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription. It is linked to your account and works on all of your devices. ONE ACCOUNT, ALL DEVICES Signing in is optional and the player works without it. Your settings follow you between devices for free. Content sync and Premium itself are tied to an account. IMPORTANT Zaplix is only a player. No content, playlist or subscription is provided with the app. You are responsible for the sources you add and for having the right to access them.

Screenshots

iXPlay4 screens
Zaplix IPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iXPlay at none against Zaplix IPTV's shown. iXPlay also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, Zaplix IPTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
iXPlay versus Zaplix IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXPlayZaplix IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperALX LTDHALIL OZER KURT

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

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

Zaplix IPTV

One-time1
  • Zaplix Premium$9.99

Questions

Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zaplix IPTV free?
Zaplix IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iXPlay or Zaplix IPTV have ads?
Zaplix IPTV shows ads; iXPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, iXPlay or Zaplix IPTV?
iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, and Zaplix IPTV every 6 days. Most recently, iXPlay was updated on October 11, 2026 and Zaplix IPTV on September 29, 2026.

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