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iMPlayer TV vs XCIPTV: Comparison

Key differences at a glance ↓Sources, date and limitations

A direct comparison of iMPlayer TV and XCIPTV: find out which app fits your device, playlist and daily use. First check the supported platform, then the access method, and then convenience features and price. The details below come from the linked product descriptions; they are not based on our own playback tests.

TELOS is our own app and appears first as our recommendation. This is a clearly disclosed product placement, not an independent test win. Store ratings are shown separately using their actual values.

Key differences at a glance

Criteria	iMPlayer TV IPTV Player	XCIPTV PLAYER
Devices and requirements	Android TV / large screens through the Google Play listing for the TV package The official website also lists Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and Android phones/tablets for the iMPlayer product family; this does not establish that the identified TV package is the same app on every platform.	Android phones, tablets and TVs according to Google Play Fire TV according to Ottrun documentation; exact store and model availability were not separately checked
Playlists and access methods	M3U and JSON playlists according to the official product website; Xtream is not explicitly confirmed in the reviewed TV store details.	Xtream Codes-compatible API M3U URL EZHometech/EZServer API
Documented features	Live TV and VOD EPG Catch-up and local timeshift Recording and downloads when supported by the playlist and source Customizable interface and cloud management according to the product website	Integrated ExoPlayer and VLC playback with adaptive HLS EPG support for documented source types Catch-up with EPG VOD with IMDb information and series Favorites, recording schedules and reminders Up to four screens according to Ottrun documentation Backup and restore; synchronization is described by the provider
Download, trial and purchase terms	Google Play lists in-app purchases. The official website currently describes a 24-hour trial after registration, Premium at $20 per year or $35 for lifetime, and additional devices at $7 per device. Recheck the offer and device plan before buying.	Google Play marks the listing as containing ads. The reviewed store view does not show a current specific price or price scope; check the offer in your own store.
Store rating in the available export	4.2/5 from 5,638 store ratings	4/5 from 48,503 store ratings

Store ratings are feedback from store users, not our own device tests. The number of store ratings is not the number of review texts we classified. A new export does not prove that every review was fetched again.

How to choose for your device

Before installing, decide what you actually need: an M3U link or Xtream access, remote control or touch input, EPG and the convenience features you care about. A feature in a store description may not be available on every platform. An undocumented feature is not necessarily unsupported by the app.

Who is iMPlayer TV for?

The TV app meant here is the HzApps Google Play listing with package com.myiptvonline.implayer. It may suit Android TV users comparing EPG, VOD and, depending on the source, catch-up or recording. The official website lists M3U and JSON playlists. Do not confuse this listing with the separate mobile app.

When is iMPlayer TV a good fit?

Consider iMPlayer TV if you want an Android TV player with the listed EPG and VOD features and optional catch-up or recording. The website describes a trial after registration and annual and lifetime plans, which may depend on the number of devices. Compare the price and plan before buying. Ratings and developer claims are not a substitute for testing your own playlist on your device.

iMPlayer TV: See features and setup →

Who is XCIPTV for?

It may suit you if you want to connect your own Xtream or M3U source with EPG, catch-up and VOD on Android or a supported Fire TV device. The rename in Ottrun documentation makes checking the package ID especially important.

When is XCIPTV a good fit?

Worth considering if you use a remote control, need multiple media sections or want recording features. Compare device availability and the offer shown before installing or buying.

XCIPTV: See features and setup →

Setting up iMPlayer TV: what to check first

Open the Google Play listing and verify the title, publisher and package identifier. Alternatively, the official product website links to the TV installation route. Add your own playlist using the documented method and first check whether your source supports features such as catch-up or downloads. The website describes M3U and JSON playlists; Xtream was not explicitly confirmed in the reviewed TV information.

Setting up XCIPTV: what to check first

First check the package ID and publisher in Google Play. Then open the app and choose the access type supplied by your provider. EPG and catch-up depend on compatible data from your source.

Match the exact app ID and official developer; do not conflate similarly named apps.
Check your device, operating system and the input format used by your source.
Using a source you are authorized to access, test live TV, EPG and the features you need on the actual device.
Before buying, read the trial, renewal, device limits and in-app purchase terms in your country’s store.

An IPTV player is playback software. This comparison does not include a channel package or access to films. You provide your own source and the rights to use it. Do not post playlist URLs containing credentials in the forum.

Frequently asked questions

Does iMPlayer TV or XCIPTV include TV channels?

This comparison covers player software. Content and usage rights come from your own source; installing a player does not buy a channel package.

Which player is better: iMPlayer TV or XCIPTV?

The right choice depends on your device, playlist format and required features. Compare the documented details for both apps and check unclear points with the developer. A high store rating does not guarantee that a feature works on your device.

How current is the information about iMPlayer TV and XCIPTV?

The product research date and store export date appear with the sources. Store prices, features and device availability can change, so we also link to the official listing for your device and country.

Why is TELOS shown first?

TELOS belongs to this website’s operator and is shown first as our own recommendation. This is not a neutral test ranking. Published store ratings are not changed to create this placement.

Sources, date and limitations

Product information checked: 2026-10-23. Store export: 2026-10-23.

App names can be similar. The linked app IDs and publishers identify each player. Prices, features and device availability can change by country and version. Check the current listing for your device before buying or entering credentials.

iMPlayer TV IPTV Player

Google Play describes the TV package only generally; detailed formats and feature conditions partly come from the iMPlayer family website. Xtream was not explicitly confirmed in the reviewed sources. Catch-up, downloads and recording depend on the playlist and source. The mobile app has a different package ID. No content is included; prices and device plans can change.

Official source 1: iMPlayer TV — Exact title, publisher HzApps, TV app package ID, large-screen device class, in-app purchases and developer website link.
Official source 2: iMPlayer TV — Official product family and platform overview, M3U/JSON playlists, Live TV/VOD, EPG, catch-up, recording, downloads subject to source conditions, cloud management, trial period and published price/device plan.
Official source 3: iMPlayer TV — Distinguishes the separate iMPlayer Mobile app (different store name and package); not used as platform evidence for the TV package.

XCIPTV PLAYER

No content is included. No independent playback or model check was performed. The store shows ads; the specific purchase price is unknown in the reviewed view. Fire TV availability is supported by provider documentation, not by a separate model check.

Official source 1: XCIPTV — Store name, package ID, publisher and developer company; Android phones/tablets/TV; ads; integrated players, Xtream-compatible EPG, catch-up, VOD, series, favorites, recording and backup/restore.
Official source 2: XCIPTV — Ottrun identifies OTR PLAYER as the former XCIPTV Player; platforms including Fire TV; Xtream, EZHometech and M3U; EPG/catch-up, multiview and provider claims about backup/synchronization.

Playlist and playback tools

Check a playlist with the M3U checker without sharing private credentials, plan bandwidth for your devices, and use the platform guides for setup. A format check is not a playback test or a check of your usage rights.

iMPlayer TV vs XCIPTV: Comparison

Key differences at a glance