Zaplix IPTV vs LucidStreamer IPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zaplix IPTV
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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.
LucidStreamer IPTV
This app transforms your existing IPTV service into a streamlined experience across Apple devices. It allows you to manage multiple providers, customize your viewing with pinned categories and channels, and access a program guide with live progress. Enjoy seamless playback and easy integration with other players.
- Cross-device syncing via iCloud
- Customizable pinned categories and channels
- Integrated program guide with live progress
- Support for multiple IPTV providers
- Playback via built-in player or external apps
- Picture-in-Picture and background audio
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LucidStreamer IPTV turns the IPTV service you already pay for into a fast, native app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Add your provider once and it syncs to all your devices over iCloud. Pin the categories you actually watch, pin favourite channels, and jump back into what you were last watching. A built-in program guide shows what's on now and next, with live progress — use your provider's guide or point the app at your own XMLTV URL. • One app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac • Multiple providers, synced across your devices • Pinned categories and channels, plus a Recent list • Search every channel and category at once • Now/Next program guide, provider or custom XMLTV • Play with the built-in player, VLC, or hand off to VLC or Infuse • Picture-in-Picture and background audio • Connection test showing account status, expiry, and connections in use LucidStreamer IPTV does not provide, resell, or include any TV channels or content. It is a player for a service you supply. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LucidStreamer IPTV at none against Zaplix IPTV's shown. Zaplix IPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LucidStreamer IPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zaplix IPTV | LucidStreamer IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HALIL OZER KURT | Dan Ashley |
In-app purchases
Zaplix IPTV
- Zaplix Premium$9.99
LucidStreamer IPTV
- LucidStreamer Pro3 variants$0.991 Month
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