Zaplix IPTV vs AFKast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
AFKast
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Your IPTV playlist, organized around you. Play your own live TV, movies and series with AFKast, an IPTV player for M3U, M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists. Bring your own playlist AFKast does not provide, sell or recommend channels, movies, series or IPTV subscriptions. Add your own content source that you have the right to watch. Live TV with an EPG guide Find channels in your playlist, save favorites and browse the schedule supplied by your provider. Program guide availability depends on your content source. Your movies and series, organized Browse posters, summaries, cast details and episode lists. Return to unfinished titles from Continue Watching. Pick up on another device Use the same AFKast account to sync playlists, favorites, profiles and watch history across supported devices. Device limits are not simultaneous stream allowances; your provider's connection limits still apply. Playback your way Choose audio tracks and subtitles, adjust subtitle appearance, set playback speed or use the sleep timer. HDR10 and HLG require compatible content and devices. Playback quality depends on your source, connection and device. Free and AFKast Pro Free: 1 playlist and 2 devices. Pro: ad-free use, offline downloads for eligible content, mini window, custom groups and sync for up to 6 devices. Feature availability may vary by platform and content source. The AFKast Pro annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://afkastplayer.com/en/privacy-policy
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Verdict
Zaplix IPTV and AFKast are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AFKast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Zaplix IPTV ships an update every 6 days, AFKast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zaplix IPTV | AFKast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HALIL OZER KURT | Ahmet Furkan KARABUDAK |
In-app purchases
Zaplix IPTV
- Zaplix Premium$9.99
AFKast
- AFKast Pro YΔ±llΔ±k$6.991 Year
- AFKast Pro ΓmΓΌr Boyu$14.99









