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Best Playontv Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 247+ playontv apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Playontv Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Vuleo - Media PlayerVuleo - Media PlayerFree4.0★ (8)NoYesSep 2026
2PlayOn Cloud - Streaming DVRPlayOn Cloud - Streaming DVRFree4.6★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
3Screen Mirroring・TV Cast ViewScreen Mirroring・TV Cast ViewFree4.3★ (13K)YesYesSep 2026
4Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesSep 2026
5VU IPTV PLAYERVU IPTV PLAYERFree4.8★ (3.4K)NoYesSep 2026
6WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp MessengerFree4.7★ (19M)YesYesSep 2026
7N Controller, Play Games on TVN Controller, Play Games on TVFree4.7★ (22)NoYesAug 2026
8Xumo Play: Stream TV & MoviesXumo Play: Stream TV & MoviesFree4.6★ (4.1K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Playontv

PlayOn Cloud - Streaming DVR#2

PlayOn Cloud - Streaming DVR by MediaMall Technologies, Inc.

Record your favorite streams..
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Record and download streaming videos from over 20 popular services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Watch your favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere, even offline, and skip ads on supported tiers. Downloads never expire.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for offline viewing
  • 👍 Great for travel
  • 👍 Allows building personal content library
  • 👍 Helpful customer support
  • 👍 Reasonable pricing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy login and download issues
  • 🔍 Limited content selection
  • 💰 Expensive per-recording fees
  • 🕰️ Slow download speeds
  • 🔍 Missing episodes in TV show seasons
Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View#3

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View by TVSMART.APP

Airplay, Miracast & Smart TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😞(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly connect your iPhone or iPad to any Smart TV to wirelessly display content. Enjoy smooth HD video casting, screen sharing for games and presentations, and music streaming on a larger screen without extra hardware.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to connect
  • 👍 Nice app interface
  • 🚀 Quick setup
  • 👍 Good for gaming
  • 👍 Works well with iOS devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work with all TVs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 💰 Deceptive pricing
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised

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FAQ about Playontv

What are the best playontv apps for iPhone?
Vuleo - Media Player tops our playontv apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 8 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top playontv apps we rank are free to download, including Vuleo - Media Player and PlayOn Cloud - Streaming DVR.
Vuleo - Media Player has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ playontv apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
PlayOnTV is a media player application designed to organize and stream content from your existing M3U or Xtream IPTV playlists. It allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series across various devices.
No, PlayOnTV is solely a media player. It does not provide, host, or distribute any media content. Users are responsible for providing their own M3U playlist URLs from legitimate IPTV service providers.