Hectic TVCompare · iMPlayer
iMPlayer vs
Hectic TV.
Why people look
for another player.
- 01
Multiview
iMPlayer offers multiview on iPad, not Apple TV. Hectic TV offers up to four channels on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- 02
Jellyfin
Built into Hectic TV.
- 03
Privacy
Hectic TV collects no data at all.
Side by side.
| iMPlayer | Hectic TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV (tvOS 18+), Mac. | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch on the App Store today. Windows, Linux and Chromebook in the browser preview. Android, Google TV and Fire TV are coming soon. |
| Price | Free download; Premium about $24.99 one-time on Apple. | Free with no ads. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. |
| Store rating seen | 4.7 from 12.5K reviews, Google Play (mobile app) | Too new to show. |
| Stands out for | Full guide, catch-up, VOD, local timeshift; remote-first tvOS design. | One app on every Apple screen, Jellyfin built in, no tracking. |
| What reviews complain about | Needs iOS/tvOS 18 or later; multiview on iPad only, not Apple TV; extra devices cost more. | Tell us: support@hectictv.app |
Sources: play.google.com · iptvjournal.com
Questions.
- 01
Can I use my current playlist?
Yes. Your playlist or Xtream login comes from your provider, not from the player, so the same details work in Hectic TV. See switching players.
- 02
Does Hectic TV include channels?
No. It’s a player only. Add playlists you have the right to watch.
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Hectic TV is a media player only. It doesn’t include, sell or recommend any channels, playlists or streams; the only content it offers itself is five openly licensed sample films and public-domain titles from the Internet Archive. Add only content you have the right to watch.
TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, UHF, IPTVX, iMPlayer, GSE Smart IPTV and other names are trademarks of their owners, used here only to compare. Hectic TV isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by them. Their details were checked on 1 Nov 2026 from the linked public pages and may have changed.