Comparison

Zaplix IPTV vs OSPlayer

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

Head to head
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.

About

OSPlayer

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OSPlayer is a clean, fast video player for iPhone and iPad. Add the M3U link or Xtream Codes login you already have, and your live channels, movies and series are laid out in one app, ready to browse with a tap. OSPlayer does not include any channels, playlists or media. You need your own playlist from a provider you are authorized to use. LIVE TV • Channel groups with numbers, Favorites and Recently Viewed • A small live preview keeps playing while you browse the channel list • Now and next program info wherever your provider supplies an EPG • Swipe up or down on the picture to change channel • Replay: watch past programs on channels that offer catch-up • Search channels by name across every group MOVIES AND SERIES • Poster wall with categories, search and five sort orders • Details page with plot, cast, genre and rating • Seasons and episodes in order, with progress on each episode • Continue watching picks up exactly where you stopped • Trailers where your provider includes them PLAYBACK • Choose the subtitle and audio track on movies and episodes • Eight subtitle sizes and six colors • Pinch or tap to switch between fit, fill and stretch • Double-tap to skip back or forward • Plays AC-3, E-AC-3, FLAC and Opus audio MAKE IT YOURS • Keep several playlists on one device and switch between them • Parental control: lock channels, channel groups and Settings behind a PIN • Reorder channels and hide the categories you never use • Watch history per section that you can turn off or clear • Choose what loads at startup • 16 interface languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian GETTING STARTED 1. Open OSPlayer. It shows a device ID and a device key. 2. Go to www.osplayer.com, enter those two details and add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login. 3. Tap Reload in OSPlayer and your playlist is ready. There is no account to create inside the app. REQUIREMENTS iPhone or iPad with iOS 13 or later. OSPlayer runs in landscape. You need an internet connection and a playlist of your own. PLEASE NOTE OSPlayer is a media player only. It contains no content, provides no playlists and is not affiliated with any content or channel provider. Only play streams you have the right to watch. Channel names, programs and artwork shown in the screenshots are fictional and for illustration only. Questions or feedback: info@osplayer.com

Screenshots

Zaplix IPTV3 screens
OSPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSPlayer at none against Zaplix IPTV's 1. OSPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OSPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zaplix IPTV ships an update every 6 days, OSPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Zaplix IPTV versus OSPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZaplix IPTVOSPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHALIL OZER KURTMarwan Sibaa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zaplix IPTV

One-time1
  • Zaplix Premium$9.99
None

OSPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zaplix IPTV free?
Zaplix IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OSPlayer free?
OSPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zaplix IPTV or OSPlayer have ads?
Zaplix IPTV shows ads; OSPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Zaplix IPTV or OSPlayer?
Zaplix IPTV ships an update every 6 days, and OSPlayer weekly. Most recently, Zaplix IPTV was updated on October 25, 2026 and OSPlayer on October 29, 2026.

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