Vela
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An M3U/Xtream player that shows how well each title matches your taste
About
- An IPTV player that plays internet streams using an Xtream login you already have (server/username/password) or an M3U/M3U8 playlist. It includes no channels or content and is not a provider
- Although its App Store name includes "IPTV", it has nothing to do with telecom carriers' IPTV set-top box services
- In self-hosted setups, it works with the standard M3U and XMLTV program guides from HDHomeRun, Tvheadend, Channels DVR, ErsatzTV, and Tunarr
- Vela Pro shows a personal taste-match score for every movie and series, with the reasoning behind each factor. It is computed on the device from viewing and completion history, with no server, sign-up, or analytics tools; the App Store privacy label is "Data Not Collected"
- The Home tab opens with one recommendation of the day and the reason for it
- Supports an XMLTV-based grid program guide (with a current-time indicator line), MKV/AVI/HEVC/AC3/DTS playback, subtitle and audio track selection, and PiP
- Can cast to a TV via AirPlay, Google Cast, or DLNA, available on every plan
- On Apple TV, supports switching channels with up/down on the remote, showing what is on now and next, and typing on a nearby iPhone's keyboard when logging in
- Supports 12 languages, including Korean
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Runs as an iPad app on Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro. The website also lists Android phones and tablets, Google TV, Android TV, and Fire TV
- Free to download. Adding a login or playlist starts a 14-day Vela Pro trial with no card required and no automatic billing. The free plan briefly pauses playback every 10 minutes. Vela Pro is available as an annual subscription or a lifetime license, and one purchase works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV