What is the advantage of using an iodophor rather than iodine or an iodine tincture?

Iodophor -

Iodophor is a complex of iodine, with solubilizing agents, such as the povidone, surfactant.

And forms a water - soluble material which can release free iodine in the solution phase.

Dilute form of iodophor is used by winemakers and brewers to sanitize their equipment and bottles.

The major advantage of iodophor over other is that, it increases the stability of iodine.