Comparison

iXPlay vs TVu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

TVu

Organize and play your authorized media sources, including live channels, movies, and shows. Save favorites and view guide information. Offers a free tier with limited configurations and a premium subscription for more features.

Highlights
  • Personal media player and organizer
  • Supports M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes
  • Browse live channels, movies, and shows
  • Save favorite content
  • View guide information
  • iCloud sync and backup (Premium)
  • Appearance customization (Premium)
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TVu is a personal player and organizer for iPhone and iPad, including the adaptive iPhone Duo display. Add media sources you are authorized to use, browse live channels, movies and shows, save favorites, and view guide information supplied by your source. Start with four included demonstration videos. You can also save and use up to four remote IPTV configurations without a subscription, in any combination of M3U/M3U8 URLs, Xtream Codes, and M3U server logins. The included demo playlist and local M3U files do not use those four remote slots. Some source types, including local files, require Premium separately. TVu Annual unlocks a fifth or later remote configuration, other Premium source integrations, iCloud sync and backup, and appearance customization. Saved configurations remain stored if Premium expires. The subscription screen shows Apple's localized price, term, renewal details, and any available trial before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. Playback format support depends on the source, codec, and device. TVu supplies no commercial channels, provider accounts, media subscriptions, or rights to third-party content. Only add sources you are authorized to access. Privacy Policy: https://iptvu.org/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iXPlay4 screens
TVu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iXPlay at every 2 days against TVu's every 6 days. TVu's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TVu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, TVu every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iXPlay versus TVu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXPlayTVu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALX LTDIrisholdingsbuddy Inc.

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

TVu

Subscriptions1
  • TVu Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TVu free?
TVu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iXPlay or TVu have ads?
Neither iXPlay nor TVu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iXPlay or TVu?
iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, and TVu every 6 days. Most recently, iXPlay was updated on November 10, 2026 and TVu on October 31, 2026.

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