KastooThere are half a dozen IPTV players on the App Store that are worth a look. They differ mainly in how you pay (subscription, one-off payment or free with extras), whether they support Xtream Codes as well as M3U, and extras such as AirPlay or picture-in-picture. Here’s a summary using data from the store itself.
Data checked on the Spanish App Store (prices in euros) on 5 November 2026. Prices, ratings and availability may differ in your country and change over time: check the app’s page before you buy.
Quick comparison
| App | How you pay | Lists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHF | Free with in-app purchases: €1.99/month, €17.99/year or €49.99 “Unlimited” | M3U, Xtream, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby | 4.6 (366) |
| Smarters Player Lite | Free; Premium for €1.99 | M3U | 4.7 (64,967) |
| ibo Pro Player | Free; activation for €9.99 | M3U | 4.7 (5,917) |
| IPTVX | Subscription from €3.49/month or €24.99/year | Xtream, M3U, Plex | 4.0 (308) |
| Flex IPTV | Free; Pro for €6.99 | Local and remote lists, XMLTV guide | 3.7 (6) |
| VLC | Free | Opens M3U as a video playlist | 3.4 (220) |
| Kastoo | Free for 15 days; then a one-off payment for 1 or 3 years | M3U, Xtream | New, no ratings yet |
How to choose
- Type of list. If your provider gives you an Xtream Codes account, choose an app that supports it: you’ll get movies, series and the guide neatly organised. With M3U only, everything shows up as channels.
- One-off payment or subscription. A monthly subscription of €2–3 adds up over a couple of years. Work out how much you’d pay in total for the time you’ll use it.
- Free trial. Many app pages don’t say how long it lasts. Test it with your list before paying.
- Apple extras. AirPlay to the TV, picture-in-picture and audio that keeps playing with the screen locked.
- Regular updates. Check the date of the latest version on the app’s page: an app that hasn’t been updated in years may fail on newer versions of iOS.
The apps, one by one
UHF
The most complete option if you have several Apple devices: it works on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac, and as well as IPTV lists it opens Plex, Jellyfin and Emby servers. It has a guide, AirPlay, Chromecast, picture-in-picture and recording with a separate server. You pay with a subscription or with a one-off €49.99 “Unlimited” purchase.
Smarters Player Lite
Very widely used, with a huge number of ratings. It is free, with a €1.99 Premium extra. According to its App Store page it supports M3U lists and a guide; it doesn’t mention Xtream Codes or AirPlay.
ibo Pro Player
Free to start with, with a €9.99 activation. It is designed mainly for M3U lists, with subtitles, audio tracks and parental control. Note: there is another app with a very similar name from a different developer, so check the exact name before installing.
IPTVX
Lots of features (multiscreen, AirPlay 2, iCloud sync, Plex), but subscription-based: from €3.49 a month to €24.99 a year.
VLC
Free and reliable for checking whether a list works, but it isn’t an IPTV player: there’s no guide, no categories and no favourites.
Kastoo
Our player. On iPhone and iPad it has a grid guide, movies and series with “Continue watching”, AirPlay, a floating window and picture-in-picture, and it keeps playing with the screen locked. You pay once for 1 or 3 years, with no automatic renewal, after a 15-day trial. It is now available on the App Store; you will find more details on its page.
Our recommendation
If you use several Apple devices and don’t mind paying more, UHF is the most complete. If you just want to open an M3U list for free, Smarters Player Lite does the job. If you’d rather pay without automatic renewal and with Xtream Codes support, take a look at Kastoo, now on the App Store.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free IPTV app for iPhone?
Yes: Smarters Player Lite, ibo Pro Player (before activation) and Flex IPTV can be used for free, with limited features. VLC also opens M3U lists.
Why can’t I find some well-known apps?
Some, such as Purple Playlist Player, were not available on the Spanish App Store when we checked, although they are in other countries, so availability depends on where you are. iPlayTV is only available for Apple TV.
Can I watch on the TV from my iPhone?
Yes, with AirPlay to an Apple TV or a compatible TV, if the app supports it.
Do the apps come with channels?
No. They are all players: you need your provider’s list.
Sources, checked on 5 November 2026: UHF · Smarters Player Lite · IPTVX · ibo Pro Player · Flex IPTV · VLC.
Free for 15 days with all features, no card needed. One licence covers 3 devices.
Kastoo is just a player: it does not sell, host or include lists, channels, movies or subscriptions. The screenshots use a demo list with openly licensed content.