Side by side
| IPTVX | UHF | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Bending X FZE | Short Wavelength Applications Ltd |
| Apple devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Other platforms | Android (Google Play), Fire OS (official install) | None |
| Apple TV requirement | tvOS 16 | tvOS 17 |
| Sources | Xtream Codes, M3U, plus Plex and SMB network shares (Apple version) | Xtream Codes, M3U, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby |
| Recording | Yes (listed by the developer) | Through the companion UHF Server app on a computer |
| Sync across devices | Yes | Yes (Pro) |
| Pricing | Free with paid plans; see iptvx.app | Free tier; Pro $17.99 a year or $2.99 a month (getuhf.com) |
Details from each developer’s site and the App Store, September 2026.
Where IPTVX wins
- Cross-platform: the same app on Apple, Android and Fire OS, with multiplatform sync listed by the developer.
- Recording in the app itself, according to the developer’s feature list.
- Files on a NAS or computer: the Apple version plays from SMB network shares as well as Plex.
Where UHF wins
- Jellyfin and Emby: it connects to these media servers as well as Plex.
- Touch-first guide on iPhone and iPad.
How to decide
Both are free to try. Add your login to each on your Apple TV and compare the guide and channel switching over an evening. For the wider field, see the best IPTV apps for Apple TV.