Comparison
Jetpack IPTV vs IPTVX
Two players that both cover Apple and Android. The differences are in recording, sharing and how each one is priced.
Facts checked on September 20, 2026
Choose IPTVX if
You are all Apple, you want iCloud to carry your setup between devices, and multi-screen viewing matters more to you than recording.
On the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Vision, and on Google Play for Android.
Choose Jetpack IPTV if
You want recording and downloads on the device, playlist sharing with people outside your household, and a free tier that covers the basics without a trial.
On the App Store and Google Play, free with one playlist.
Side by side
Their column comes from their own store listing and site, checked on September 20, 2026. Where we could not confirm something, it says so rather than guessing.
| Feature | Jetpack IPTV | IPTVX |
|---|---|---|
| Apple platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Vision |
| Android platforms | Android, Android TV, Google TV | Android, per their Google Play listing |
| Price model | Free with one playlist. Boost is a monthly or yearly subscription | Free download with in-app purchases |
| Program guide | Yes, free | Yes |
| Catch-up | Yes, with Boost, on Xtream playlists that have an archive | Yes, described as TV Archive and catch-up on their listing |
| Recording | Yes, with Boost, on the device itself, including Apple TV and Mac | Not verified |
| Offline downloads | Yes, with Boost, plus Follow a series | Not verified |
| Playlist sharing | Yes, free, up to five guests with their own profiles | Not verified |
| Sync across devices | Yes, with Boost | Yes, over iCloud, per their listing |
| Casting | Chromecast on iPhone, iPad and Android. AirPlay on iPhone and iPad | Not verified |
| Playlist formats | M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes, XMLTV | Multiple playlists, per their listing |
A fairer fight than most
Most comparisons in this category come down to platforms: one app is Android only, the other is Apple only, and the answer writes itself. IPTVX is not that. It runs on Apple devices and on Android, and it has been doing so for years.
So the useful comparison is about what each app does with your playlist.
Where we differ
Recording and downloads. Jetpack IPTV records on the device itself and downloads movies and episodes for offline viewing, both with Boost. We could not confirm either on IPTVX from its listing, which is why the table says so rather than claiming a win.
Sharing. We let you invite up to five people to a playlist, each with their own profile, favorites and history, and remove them at any time. Their side cannot re-share or see your playlist details in the app.
Sync. IPTVX uses iCloud, which is a genuinely nice property: your data stays in your Apple account. Ours syncs through Jetpack with Boost, which is what allows an Android phone and an Apple TV to share the same state.
On prices
Neither of us should be quoting the other's prices on a page that will be read months from now. Both apps are free to download with paid upgrades, both vary by country, and both change. Open the two listings and compare on the day you buy.
Where IPTVX is better
- It is on Apple Vision, which we are not.
- Syncing through iCloud keeps your data inside Apple's account rather than a service run by the app's developer.
- Multi-screen viewing is part of its pitch. On our side, watching more than one channel at once is a Mac feature only.
- It has been on the App Store for years, with a 4.4 rating from over three thousand ratings.
Switching to Jetpack IPTV
Your playlist comes from your provider, not from the app, so moving is a matter of entering it again.
- 1
Same playlist
Your M3U link or Xtream Codes login moves across unchanged.
- 2
Install on each device
App Store for Apple devices, Google Play for Android ones.
- 3
Pair the TVs
A short code sends the playlist from your phone to each TV.
Questions & Answers
Do both apps work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Both publish on the App Store and Google Play, so this is not a platform comparison in the way TiviMate or UHF would be. The differences are in features and pricing.
Which one records?
Jetpack IPTV records on the device, including on Apple TV, Android TV and Mac, with Boost. We could not verify recording on IPTVX from their listing, so check their site before switching for that reason.
How does pricing compare?
Both are free to download with paid upgrades. Prices differ by country and change over time, so check the current price on each listing rather than trusting any comparison page, including this one.
Can I share my playlist with family?
In Jetpack IPTV, yes: up to five guests, each with their own profile, and you can remove anyone at any time. We could not verify an equivalent in IPTVX.
Sources
IPTVX is made by Bending X - FZE. All product names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners, and naming them here does not imply any affiliation or endorsement. Apps change: this page states what we could check on September 20, 2026, and if something here is wrong, including about your own app, tell us and we will correct it.
Get started with Jetpack IPTV.
Free to download. Bring your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlist.