# iXPlay vs TVU

The clearest difference is update cadence: iXPlay at every 2 days against TVU's every 9 days. TVU's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, TVU every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iXPlay | TVU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvu/id6812716735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALX LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794512964) | [Irisholdingsbuddy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807508021) |

## What reviewers say

### iXPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixplay/id6794512962)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $5.99 | per year |
| iXPlay Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### TVU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvu/id6812716735)

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)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVu Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 9 days. Most recently, iXPlay was updated on November 10, 2026 and TVU on November 13, 2026.

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