Comparison

Iptv Max Live vs IPTV SMART TV PLAYER

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

Head to head
About

Iptv Max Live

This media player allows you to load and watch your own IPTV playlists, including live TV, movies, and series. It offers a modern interface with extensive customization options and supports various playlist formats. The app is designed for both phone and car use, with features like Picture-in-Picture and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Load M3U and Xtream playlists
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • AirPlay and external display
  • Phone and Car modes
  • Customizable interface and themes
  • Content organization (Live TV, Movies, Series)
  • Parental controls
Features
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IPTV MAX LIVE is the premium IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Load your personal playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and TV series with a modern, fast, and beautifully designed interface. IPTV MAX LIVE does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. It is a media player only. You must provide your own playlists from your IPTV provider or personal sources LOAD ANY PLAYLIST • Support for M3U and M3U8 playlists from URL or local files • Xtream Codes login with server, username, and password • Additional supported formats: PLS, XSPF, ASX, WPL, SMIL, DPL, CSV, and JSON • Automatic format detection with full UTF-8 support • No channel limits: even very large playlists are handled smoothly with optimized storage • Quick access to recently used playlists with automatic reload of the last opened list • Automatic playlist refresh: Never, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly PROFESSIONAL PLAYER • Smooth HLS playback with ultra-fast channel loading • Picture in Picture (PiP) support • AirPlay and external display support • Aspect ratio controls: Fit, Fill, Stretch, and Original • Per-channel custom zoom with automatic memory • Gesture-based brightness control • Double-tap to seek forward or backward with cumulative skipping • Precision seek bar for movies and TV series • Screen lock to prevent accidental touches • Configurable channel zapping mode • Side channel list for instant channel switching • Subtitle support with customizable appearance • Audio track selection • Video and audio preferences are automatically remembered TWO VIEW MODES • Phone Mode: Optimized vertical navigation with compact layouts, touch controls, and instant search • Car Mode: Landscape interface with large buttons, customizable backgrounds, and selectable car brand logos CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE • Six different layouts including streaming rows, classic list, compact grid, tablet grid, vertical, and horizontal views • Beautiful single-color and duotone themes • Adjustable text size and card size • Soft or standard corners with configurable glass effect • Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable day and night viewing CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Automatic separation of Live TV, Movies, and TV Series • Nested categories and subcategories detected automatically • Persistent favorites that remain available after playlist updates • Watch history with resume playback for movies and series • Fast search across all channels • Filters for SD, HD, Full HD, and 4K content • Automatic channel name cleanup for a cleaner and more organized experience PRIVACY & SECURITY • PIN-protected parental controls • Your playlists stay on your device • No account registration required • Prevent screen sleep during playback MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Punjabi, with automatic language detection based on your device settings. Download IPTV MAX LIVE and turn your iPhone or iPad into a fast, elegant, and powerful IPTV player built for the best viewing experience

About

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER

Features
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Bring your own IPTV playlists together in one simple player. IPTV Smart TV Player lets you import your own M3U and M3U8 playlists, add playlist URLs, organize multiple playlists, find channels quickly, save favorites, and play your selected streams with an integrated video player. No complicated setup. Add your playlist, choose what you want to play, and keep your IPTV experience organized in one place. Add Your Own Playlists Already have an IPTV playlist? Import it directly into the app. Import M3U playlists Import M3U8 playlists Add playlists using a URL Load supported playlist files Give playlists custom names Manage multiple playlists Find Channels Faster When your playlist grows, finding a channel shouldn't be difficult. Use search to quickly find channels and browse your playlist content without scrolling through everything. Channel search Easy playlist browsing Quick channel access Switch between playlists Save Your Favorites Found channels you use often? Add them to Favorites for quicker access whenever you return to the app. Save favorite channels Quickly access saved channels Keep frequently used channels together Built-in IPTV Player Play your selected streams directly inside the app with an integrated video player. Built-in video playback Full-screen viewing Playback controls Screen lock Picture-in-Picture Cast support Watch Your Way Keep playback going while using supported features on your device. Use Picture-in-Picture for a smaller viewing window, switch to full screen when you want a larger view, or use supported casting features to enjoy your playlist on a compatible display. Keep Playlists Organized Whether you use one playlist or several, keep them together and easy to access. Create custom playlist names, switch between sources, and manage your IPTV playlists from one organized interface. Simple IPTV Experience Designed for people who already have their own IPTV sources and want a straightforward way to manage and play them. IPTV Smart TV Player focuses on the essentials: M3U & M3U8 playlist support Playlist URL support Multiple playlists Channel search Favorites Built-in video player Picture-in-Picture Cast support Full-screen playback Screen lock Simple playlist management Your Content, Your Playlists This app is a player and playlist management tool. It does not provide television channels, IPTV subscriptions, playlists, or media content. You add your own playlist URLs or supported playlist files. You are responsible for ensuring that the content you access through the app is legally obtained and that you have the necessary rights or permissions to use it. IPTV Smart TV Player is not affiliated with or endorsed by any television network, streaming service, content provider, or other third-party service. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1viuCS4GY1GdZ_W7-vDhssKxWsOzpqtKRiKJhDtvmGk8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Iptv Max Live4 screens
IPTV SMART TV PLAYER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iptv Max Live at none against IPTV SMART TV PLAYER's 3. Iptv Max Live also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV SMART TV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Iptv Max Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Iptv Max Live versus IPTV SMART TV PLAYER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIptv Max LiveIPTV SMART TV PLAYER
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiovanni Emanuele SpinaSyed Hassan Arslan

In-app purchases

None

Iptv Max Live

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Six Months3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Iptv Max Live free?
Iptv Max Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV SMART TV PLAYER free?
IPTV SMART TV PLAYER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iptv Max Live or IPTV SMART TV PLAYER have ads?
Both Iptv Max Live and IPTV SMART TV PLAYER show ads.

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