Comparison

UPlayer8 vs EDGE IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

UPlayer8

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UPlayer8 is a video player for watching TV channels, movies and series with your own streaming provider account. It works on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. UPlayer8 does not provide content. The app contains no channels, movies or series. You enter the account details given by your provider (server address, username and password) or an M3U playlist URL, and the app only plays those streams. Without an account from a legitimate provider, the app has no use for you. FEATURES • Sign in with a server account or an M3U/M3U8 playlist • Live channels, program guide, categories and favorites • Movies and series with season and episode tracking • Continue watching: start on one device, pick up on another • Multiple accounts; accounts and progress sync between your devices via iCloud • MKV, AVI, TS, MP4 and HLS support • Subtitle and audio track selection • Accent-insensitive search PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Watching with your own account requires a yearly Premium subscription. It starts with a 3-day free trial; cancel before the trial ends and you will not be charged. Demo content (openly licensed films by the Blender Foundation) can be watched without a subscription. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.ust8.com/uplayer8/privacy.html

About

EDGE IPTV Player

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This player supports M3U and Xtream Codes, offering a program guide, offline viewing, and casting capabilities. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience across your devices.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist and Xtream Codes import
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Resume playback
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Offline viewing
  • Cast to TV (AirPlay/Chromecast)
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Watch your IPTV playlist like a real streaming app: live TV, movies and series, all in one place. EDGE IPTV plays your M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts. Add your playlist in seconds, then browse your channels with a clear program guide showing what's on now and next. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Import an M3U playlist or an Xtream Codes account • Follow the TV guide (EPG) • Resume a movie or episode right where you left off • Skip to the next episode without leaving the player • Keep your favorite channels, movies and series on one screen • Cast to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast • Keep watching in Picture-in-Picture while you do something else • Download movies and episodes to watch offline • Adjust playback speed and picture format • Get your playlists on all your devices with iCloud 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Downloading the app, adding playlists and browsing your catalog are free. Watching channels, movies and series, and downloading, require a monthly or yearly subscription that starts with a 7-day free trial. You pay nothing if you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. The subscription renews automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT EDGE IPTV is a player only. The app does not provide, sell, or recommend any channel, stream, or IPTV subscription. You need your own legally obtained M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials to use the app. Terms of use: https://edge-iptv.app/terms-of-use.html Privacy policy: https://edge-iptv.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

UPlayer84 screens
EDGE IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UPlayer8 at none against EDGE IPTV Player's 2. UPlayer8 also leads on device support (4 vs 2). EDGE IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. EDGE IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. UPlayer8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPlayer8 ships an update fortnightly, EDGE IPTV Player every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
UPlayer8 versus EDGE IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPlayer8EDGE IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSeckin UstJULES OLIVIER SANTIAGO VIOT

In-app purchases

None

UPlayer8

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

EDGE IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • EDGE IPTV Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • EDGE IPTV Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is UPlayer8 free?
UPlayer8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDGE IPTV Player free?
EDGE IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UPlayer8 or EDGE IPTV Player have ads?
Neither UPlayer8 nor EDGE IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UPlayer8 or EDGE IPTV Player?
UPlayer8 ships an update fortnightly, and EDGE IPTV Player every 3 days. Most recently, UPlayer8 was updated on October 31, 2026 and EDGE IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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