# Live TV IPTV Stream vs Matrix TV Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Live TV IPTV Stream at 4.6 against Matrix TV Browser's 2.9. Live TV IPTV Stream also leads on ratings volume (343 vs 12). Matrix TV Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live TV IPTV Stream sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Matrix TV Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live TV IPTV Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live TV IPTV Stream has 343 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Live TV IPTV Stream's written reviews are positive against 31% of Matrix TV Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live TV IPTV Stream | Matrix TV Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tv-iptv-stream/id995947227/reviews)** | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **343** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 31.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Live TV GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/647275632) | [IPTV Matrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119592147) |

## What reviewers say

### Live TV IPTV Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tv-iptv-stream/id995947227)

Watch German and international TV channels live on your iPhone and iPad, wherever you go. Create custom clips from supported streams, pause and rewind live broadcasts, and customize your viewing experience with widgets and multi-channel views. Access additional channels and features through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Create video clips, Timeshift (pause/rewind), Picture-in-Picture, AirPlay support, Home/Lock Screen widgets, Multi-channel viewing (TV Wall 4x)

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mein Live TV | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Tagesprogramm: iPhone/iPad | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| My Live TV Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| iPhone/iPad | $6.49 | per 6 months |
| Mein Live TV | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| Mein Live TV | $9.49 | per year |
| TV Pro All-Inclusive: Monthly | $9.49 | per month |
| My Live TV Yearly | $13.99 | per year |
| Mein Live TV: Universal | $27.99 | per year |
| Alles-Inklusive-Paket | $92.99 | per year |


### Matrix TV Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148)

Access video content and program guides from compatible websites using your existing account credentials. This app allows you to stream content from various services without needing separate logins for each.

**Highlights:** Access video content, View show guides, Use existing accounts, Stream from compatible websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for IPTV
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Reliable app when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound on iPhones
- 🐛 Does not work with LTE/mobile data
- 🐛 Streams freeze or don't load
- 🐛 App issues after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- No audio on iPhone
- No sound through external speakers on iPhone
- App not working with mobile data
- App not working after iOS updates
- Streams freezing or not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Add Apple TV app
- Optimize for iPhone X full screen
- Refresh feature for channel listings
- Add casting feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live TV IPTV Stream free?

Live TV IPTV Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Matrix TV Browser free?

Matrix TV Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live TV IPTV Stream or Matrix TV Browser?

Live TV IPTV Stream is rated higher. Live TV IPTV Stream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 343 ratings, while Matrix TV Browser averages 2.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Live TV IPTV Stream or Matrix TV Browser have ads?

Neither Live TV IPTV Stream nor Matrix TV Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live TV IPTV Stream or Matrix TV Browser?

Live TV IPTV Stream ships an update monthly, and Matrix TV Browser monthly. Most recently, Live TV IPTV Stream was updated on November 6, 2026 and Matrix TV Browser on November 6, 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.*