Comparison

ClearPlayer TV vs IPTV Room

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

Head to head
About

ClearPlayer TV

A universal media player for M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists, offering robust playback features like Picture-in-Picture and DRM support. It allows users to organize and securely share their media sources without ads or pre-loaded content.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlist support
  • ClearKey DRM and XMLTV EPG
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Automatic audio track selection
  • Secure playlist and EPG sharing
  • Channel search and category organization
Features
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ClearPlayer is a universal media player for iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV, engineered for modern streaming standards, custom playlists, ClearKey, and XMLTV EPG integration — built from the ground up for viewers who demand total control over their playback experience. Stream Engine & Performance • Unified Native Playback: Hardware-accelerated bitstream processing powered by AVFoundation and VideoToolbox for smooth, battery-efficient playback • Advanced Protocol Pipeline: Seamless playback of HLS (RFC 8216) and MPEG-DASH (ISO/IEC 23009-1) streams across fragmented MP4 (fMP4), CMAF, and MPEG-TS containers, with integrated ClearKey support • Real-Time Stream Inspector: Live technical readout of resolution (up to 4K UHD), frame rate (50/60 fps), bitstream codec (HEVC, AVC), instantaneous bitrate, and dynamic range (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, SDR) • Live DVR & Extended Time-Shift: Pause, rewind, and scrub live broadcasts with deep time-shift buffer support and configurable seek jump steps (10s, 30s, 1m, 2m) • Multi-Channel Audio & Subtitles: Instant track selection for multi-language audio, spatial formats (including Dolby Digital Plus), and embedded subtitles • Quick Play: Instantly test and launch any stream URL or M3U snippet with a single tap, without adding it to your permanent library • Native Picture in Picture (PiP) and continuous background / lock-screen audio playback Playlists & Formats • Comprehensive M3U & M3U8 Support: Handles nested playlists, extended tags (#EXTINF, #EXTGRP, #EXTVLCOPT, #EXTHTTP), and compressed archives • Xtream Codes Integration: Full organization for Live TV libraries, complete with account status and connection monitoring • Extended Streaming Parameters: Native handling for Kodi and VLC streaming metadata (#KODIPROP), custom HTTP headers, user-agent overrides, and key system parameters • Direct File Import: Add playlist files directly from the Files app or iCloud Drive • Automated Background Refresh: Scheduled synchronization with smart token renewal and offline cache persistence Interactive TV Guide (XMLTV EPG) • Visual EPG Grid: Interactive program schedule matrix across channels and timelines, optimized for touch and the big screen • Rich Program Metadata: Detailed program sheets featuring synopsis, cast, directors, release year, genres, and episode details • Multi-Source Hierarchy: Attach multiple XMLTV sources with customizable prioritization and intelligent channel matching • High-Definition Channel Logos: Crisp vector SVG and raster logo rendering with intelligent dark and light contrast adaptation • Now Playing Integration: Automatic program progress tracking and artwork updates on the lock screen and Control Center Privacy & Asymmetric Sharing • End-to-End Encrypted Sharing: Share playlists securely between devices using state-of-the-art asymmetric device-key cryptography (HPKE Curve25519) • Protected Source URLs: Keep underlying stream URLs and credentials safely locked in the recipient's secure Keychain, completely hidden and non-exportable • Expiration Controls: Set optional time-based expiration dates on shared access • Absolute Privacy: No advertisements. No user tracking. No accounts required. Your playlists and viewing habits stay entirely on your device. Tailored Design & Localization • Liquid Glass Visual Design: 14 customizable accent colors, adaptive light and dark themes, and selectable channel layouts (Grid or List) • Global Reach: Fully localized in 22 languages ClearPlayer does NOT provide, host, or distribute any media content or channels. It is a technical playback tool: users must supply their own content sources and are solely responsible for the links they choose to play.

About

IPTV Room

Features
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IPTV Room is a player for IPTV playlists and streams. Paste a link and watch. It plays: • MPD (DASH) and M3U8 (HLS) streams • M3U playlists, grouped by category with channel logos, search and favorites • EPG programme guides (XMLTV, including .gz) with now/next and a full day view No account to set up, and no channels included — everything you watch comes from a link you supply. Links you paste are saved automatically and stay on your device. Features: • ClearKey DRM read straight from the playlist — no manual setup • Custom headers (User-Agent, Referer, Authorization) for services that need them • Subtitles and audio track selection • Parental PIN per playlist, group or channel • Auto-saves and remembers every link you add IPTV Room Premium (subscription) unlocks a custom background, the full programme guide, arranging and hiding channels, unlimited playlists, resume playback, a channel keypad, QR playlist import, and syncing across your devices. IPTV Room ships with no media of any kind and is not affiliated with any broadcaster or streaming service. You are responsible for holding the right to access whatever you point it at. Terms of Use: https://iptvroom.nax.my/terms Privacy Policy: https://iptvroom.nax.my/privacy

Screenshots

ClearPlayer TV4 screens
IPTV Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearPlayer TV at none against IPTV Room's 5. IPTV Room's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Room sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ClearPlayer TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClearPlayer TV ships an update every 4 days, IPTV Room every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ClearPlayer TV versus IPTV Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearPlayer TVIPTV Room
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo NunziatiUnloop Training & Resources

In-app purchases

None

ClearPlayer TV

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

IPTV Room

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Premium$3.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$5.993 Months
  • 6 Month Premium$7.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is ClearPlayer TV free?
ClearPlayer TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Room free?
IPTV Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClearPlayer TV or IPTV Room have ads?
Neither ClearPlayer TV nor IPTV Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearPlayer TV or IPTV Room?
ClearPlayer TV ships an update every 4 days, and IPTV Room every 5 days. Most recently, ClearPlayer TV was updated on October 20, 2026 and IPTV Room on October 20, 2026.

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