# WiTV Viewer vs IPTV Player Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiTV Viewer | IPTV Player Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witv-viewer/id710445913/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [ZanApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/461775015) |

## What reviewers say

### WiTV Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witv-viewer/id710445913)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-live-m3u-and-xtream/id1662299469)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and elegant UI
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🎉 Great free IPTV app
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🔀 Difficulty with channel sorting/organization
- 🔍 Missing EPG/program guide
- 🔀 Inconsistent Chromecast/AirPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding certain playlists
- Inconsistent playlist sync between devices
- Playback freezes or pauses unexpectedly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*