Comparison

Zaplix IPTV vs IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

IPTV Player

Features
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IPTV Player is a media player for the sources you already have. It ships empty: add your Xtream account or an M3U playlist and it organizes your live TV, movies and series in an interface built for Apple devices. Your library stays on the device, and items load in small batches so large lists remain responsive. Features: - Live TV with an EPG guide and combined filters - Movies and series with history, favorites and resume - AirPlay on iPhone and iPad for compatible streams - HLS, MP4 and MPEG-TS playback - Search across your library - Private iCloud sync between your devices - English and Brazilian Portuguese interface The free plan includes one source and up to 20 favorites. Monthly, yearly or lifetime Pro enables unlimited sources and favorites plus private playback activity sync. The app sells no content, hosts no streams and provides no content subscriptions or access to third-party services. No source or channel list is included. You add your own sources and are responsible for having permission to use them. Terms of Use: https://raphaelbgr.github.io/iptv-player-support/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://raphaelbgr.github.io/iptv-player-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

Zaplix IPTV3 screens
IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player at none against Zaplix IPTV's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Zaplix IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zaplix IPTV ships an update every 6 days, IPTV Player weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Zaplix IPTV versus IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZaplix IPTVIPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB115 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHALIL OZER KURTRaphael Bernardo G N da Rocha

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zaplix IPTV

One-time1
  • Zaplix Premium$9.99
3 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Zaplix IPTV free?
Zaplix IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zaplix IPTV or IPTV Player have ads?
Zaplix IPTV shows ads; IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Zaplix IPTV or IPTV Player?
Zaplix IPTV ships an update every 6 days, and IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, Zaplix IPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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