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IPTVMac vs Fred TV: catalog facts
IPTVMac	Fred TV
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2.
macOS	Linux
Supports Xtream Codes and M3U sources Includes search, Picture in Picture, catch-up, downloads, and subtitles	Dedicated IPTV client focused on speed Actively developed with a large user base
Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later only Does not provide channels or subscriptions	Needs an IPTV source of your own; no channels are included Repository name differs from the app name, which can confuse searches
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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