Comparison

WiTV Viewer vs IPTV Player Live

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

Head to head
About

WiTV Viewer

Watch Free-to-Air TV on your iPhone or iPad without an internet connection. This portable tuner receives live broadcast TV and transmits it via WiFi to your device, allowing you to watch and record shows.

Highlights
  • Watch live Free-to-Air TV
  • Record TV shows
  • Playback recorded shows
  • View TV Program Guide (EPG)
  • No internet connection required
Features
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WiTV Viewer lets you watch Free-to-Air TV anywhere you go using your iPhone and iPad device. Enjoy Free to view channels without using your airtime, 3G/LTE or any internet connection! WiTV is a portable tuner that receives live, high-quality broadcast TV and transmits signal via WiFi to your iPhone or iPad. Features: - Watch live FTA TV and change channels - Record FTA TV shows and store in your mobile device - Playback your recorded TV shows - View EPG to check for TV Program Guide Note for users: WiTV Viewer is designed for use in Europe, Australia, Asia, South America and Africa, as it supports both FTA DVB-T and FTA ISDB-T transmissions. WiTV Viewer does not work in North America. System Requirements: - WiTV Viewer with compatible TV tuner (DVB-T/ISDB-T) - iPod touch (3rd generation or later), iPhone (iPhone 3GS or later) or iPad with iOS 5.1 or later

About

IPTV Player Live

Stream your own IPTV channels and video-on-demand content with this player. Easily import playlists from various sources and enjoy a superior viewing experience across your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Organize, favorite, and search your content for quick access.

Highlights
  • Import M3U/M3U8 playlists
  • Xtream Codes support
  • Live TV and VoD streaming
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Picture-in-Picture multitasking
  • Favorites and channel organization
  • Face ID/Touch ID security
Features
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We know your pain. Most IPTV player apps out there aren't great. You deserve a better IPTV experience. This app is not only superior, it is also free. Getting started is easy: 1. Add your IPTV playlist - these are usually M3U files 2. Explore and search in your channels 3. Start watching a live stream with one tap! You can watch anywhere, on your iPhone or iPad, go full screen, Picture-in-Picture to multi-task, or use AirPlay to watch on Apple TV or any AirPlay-enabled audio/video device. You can also download our tvOS app for a beautiful experience adapted to Apple TV. == Add your playlists ==== • Import your IPTV playlist from a web URL, a local file, iCloud, or using your Xtream Codes credentials. • Supports M3U and M3U8 formats • Syncs your playlists, history, and favorites across your devices with iCloud (requires iOS 17 or later). == Watch anywhere ==== • Supports streaming live TV channels, VoD (Video-on-Demand), Shows, etc. • Supports AirPlay and Chromecast: Play and cast your content for a larger screen experience in the living room or with family and friends. • Organize and browse your channels by channel category, playlist, region, and language. == Make it yours ==== • Add channels to Favorites for quicker access. • Instant access to your favorite and previously watched channels using Spotlight Search. • Sort channels by most recently watched, alphabetically, and more. • Select multiple channels to manage them easily in one go. • Unlock the app using Face ID or Touch ID. (Option in Settings) == Choose a superior app ==== • Works across different device forms, with excellent iPad experience, taking advantage of your screen real estate for immersive browsing and playback. • App also available for your Apple TV and Mac. This app is a media manager and player and does not come pre-loaded with any content. It is designed to help you enjoy your own content, better than what you may have tried already. Notice: It is your responsibility to verify your content to make sure it is fair and legal. This is a Chromecast-enabled app which lets stream to Chromecast products including Google Chromecast and TVs with Chromecast built-in. Chromecast is a trademark of Google LLC. - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WiTV Viewer3 screens
IPTV Player Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Player Live at 63% against WiTV Viewer's 13%. IPTV Player Live also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months). WiTV Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Player Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WiTV Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player Live has 1.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of WiTV Viewer's written reviews are positive against 63% of IPTV Player Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, IPTV Player Live every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WiTV Viewer versus IPTV Player Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiTV ViewerIPTV Player Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB70 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTDZanApps

Customer experience

WiTV Viewer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

IPTV Player Live

All ratings1,735 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative31.4%

Bugs and requests

WiTV Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPTV Player Live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when adding certain playlists
  • Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
  • Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add EPG/program guide
  • Improve channel sorting and organization
  • Enhance Chromecast/AirPlay functionality
  • Introduce customizable UI themes

In-app purchases

None

WiTV Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Player Live

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is WiTV Viewer free?
WiTV Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player Live free?
IPTV Player Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiTV Viewer or IPTV Player Live?
IPTV Player Live is rated higher. WiTV Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Player Live averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do WiTV Viewer or IPTV Player Live have ads?
IPTV Player Live shows ads; WiTV Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, WiTV Viewer or IPTV Player Live?
WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, and IPTV Player Live every 9 days. Most recently, WiTV Viewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and IPTV Player Live on November 12, 2026.

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