Comparison

IP Television vs iMPlayer IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

IP Television

Watch live TV channels and on-demand content from around the world on your Apple devices. Easily import M3U or Xtream playlists and enjoy smooth streaming with advanced playback controls and universal compatibility.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream playlist support
  • VLC-powered video player
  • Customizable User Agent
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Movies and TV Series On Demand
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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YOUR TV, ANYWHERE, WITHOUT LIMITS IP Television is not just a player: it is today's television. Add your own IPTV playlists (M3U8 or Xtream Codes) and the app turns them into a complete TV experience on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Handle huge numbers of channels, on-demand movies and series and live sport with the smoothness of real TV, with Replay AI on iPhone and iPad to analyse sports plays. The content is yours: the app is the most advanced way to enjoy it. IP Television is a player: it does not provide or include any channel, movie or content. All content comes exclusively from the personal playlists you add. NEW: REPLAY AI - THE AI-POWERED REPLAY In the Replay AI studio on iPhone and iPad, choose a frame and the key moments of the play. Read the summary, the technical explanation and what the images show (or don't), in the app's language. - Works with football, tennis, Formula 1, MotoGP and basketball - Choose the tone of the answer: technical, fan or ironic - Share the analysis with one tap, even as a WhatsApp comment - Available on live sports channels Replay AI requires a monthly or yearly subscription. A free 3-day trial is offered when available for your account. WHAT TO WATCH? AND SIRI Not sure what to watch? Ask in your own words, like "a highly rated thriller" or "a science-fiction series": the app suggests the right titles from your playlist and the programmes on air, without the ones you've already seen. With Siri your voice is enough: watch a channel, resume your last title or find out what's on tonight. The same commands are in Shortcuts and Spotlight. WHY CHOOSE IP TELEVISION Incredibly Simple Add your IPTV playlists in seconds and start watching straight away. Full support for M3U8 and Xtream Codes. Import playlists from the web with copy and paste. Professional Quality Video player based on VLC, the engine used by millions of people worldwide. Smooth streaming even on weaker connections, full playback control, multiple subtitles and selectable audio tracks. Universal Compatibility Customizable User Agent with ready-to-use presets. Solves compatibility issues with demanding servers. KEY FEATURES Smart Playlist Management - Unlimited playlists with the "Multiple Playlist" upgrade - Automatic organization of huge numbers of channels from your lists - Favorites for quick access - Fast search by name or category - Automatic playlist updates On-Demand Movies and Series - VOD catalogue with HD artwork - Automatic series grouping by season - Automatic position saving: resume where you left off - Detailed information: cast, plot, ratings - Filters by genre, year, rating Live Television - Handles huge numbers of channels from your playlists - Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with the full schedule - Ultra-fast zapping like real TV - Replay AI to analyse sports plays on iPhone and iPad - Parental controls that protect your content with PIN and Face ID Stream Everywhere - Built-in Chromecast to watch on your home TV - Picture-in-Picture for multitasking - Automatic sync across devices with iCloud - AirPlay supported ONE PURCHASE, ALL DEVICES Buy IP Television once and use it on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. All future updates included, no hidden costs. Privacy Policy: http://www.iptelevision.tv/policy-privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://www.iptelevision.tv/terms-conditions/ Download IP Television now and discover a new way to watch TV!

About

iMPlayer IPTV Player

This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.

Highlights
  • Catch-up Support
  • VOD Support
  • Download Support
  • Full EPG Guide Support
  • Customizable UI
Features
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The iMPlayer app is a versatile media player designed to support m3u files and certain compatible platforms. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate cable-like experience to users on their devices. iMPlayer offers a wide range of features, including (but not limited to): • Catch-up Support: Seamlessly access missed content. • VOD Support: Enjoy on-demand video content with ease. • Full EPG Guide Support: Browse comprehensive electronic program guides. • Customizable UI: Tailor the interface to suit your preferences. • And much more! Experience the perfect blend of functionality and convenience with iMPlayer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IP Television4 screens
iMPlayer IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iMPlayer IPTV Player at Free against IP Television's $1.99. iMPlayer IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (60% vs 24%). IP Television's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

iMPlayer IPTV Player is free to download; IP Television costs $1.99 up front. IP Television sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMPlayer IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPlayer IPTV Player has 2.6K ratings behind it against 403, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of IP Television's written reviews are positive against 60% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Television ships an update every 5 days, iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Television versus iMPlayer IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP TelevisioniMPlayer IPTV Player
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (403 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4032.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaolo RossignoliHzApps

Customer experience

IP Television

All ratings403 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative65.1%

iMPlayer IPTV Player

All ratings2,392 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

IP Television

From 403 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth
  • 💡 Great UI design
  • 👍 Intuitive user experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 📺 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🔌 Ads even after paid upgrade

iMPlayer IPTV Player

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Well-designed app
  • 👍 Customization features
  • 🔒 Lifetime subscription
  • 👍 Cross-device support
  • 👍 Continuous improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
  • 🐛 Lack of all-channels button

Bugs and requests

IP Television

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playlist import not working
  • EPG data incomplete or inaccurate
  • Chromecast functionality unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add favorites and parental controls
  • Improve EPG and channel organization
  • Sync settings across iOS and tvOS
  • Support for more external players

iMPlayer IPTV Player

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • PiP feature not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple TV app
  • Automatic PiP activation
  • All-channels button

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IP Television

Subscriptions6
  • Electronic Program Guide7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • EPG info with Chromecast7 Days trial$3.491 Year
  • EPG info with Chromecast.7 Days trial$3.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • 50 sports event analyses/year3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Parental Control Yearly$8.991 Year
  • 600 sports event analyses/year3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time4
  • Copy and Paste$1.99
  • Activate Zapping and PiP$1.99
  • Multiple Playlists$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove ADS$2.99
1 purchases

iMPlayer IPTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is IP Television free?
IP Television costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iMPlayer IPTV Player free?
iMPlayer IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Television or iMPlayer IPTV Player?
iMPlayer IPTV Player is rated higher. IP Television averages 4.2 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while iMPlayer IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do IP Television or iMPlayer IPTV Player have ads?
Neither IP Television nor iMPlayer IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Television or iMPlayer IPTV Player?
IP Television ships an update every 5 days, and iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Television was updated on October 19, 2026 and iMPlayer IPTV Player on October 20, 2026.

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