# iSTB Lite — Watch IPTV with EPG & VOD

> IPTV player for Stalker, Xtream Codes, and M3U playlist providers. (iPhone/iPad app by Nihal Ahmed.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nihal Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497473330)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Polish, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Turkish
- Released: 2020-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886/reviews.md

## What is iSTB Lite?

iSTB allows you to watch IPTV from MAC address based providers which use Stalker Middleware, providers using the Xtream Codes API and M3U playlists.

**Please use the this app to check if your provider is supported**
**Some providers are not supported**

Features:
- Add/remove a portal
- Search genres and channels by name
- Add channels to a favorites list
- Full electronic programming guide or EPG (dependent on your provider)
- View VOD content (dependent on your provider)
- Catch up on past programs (dependent on your provider)
- Watch VOD with subtitles from OpenSubtitles
- Watch multiple streams at once with Multi View (dependent on your provider)
- Watch content in portrait or landscape
- Dark theme

Get the full version of the app for loads of other features:
- Add/remove unlimited portals
- Connect to multiple portals at once with profile groups
- No interruptions while watching content
- Download VOD content
- Play audio in background
- Watch multiple streams at once with Multi View (dependent on your provider)
- Cast to TV (May not work with all providers. Requires VLC app to be installed and a Chromecast.)
- Play picture in picture (supported devices)
- Opening last view channel
- And more!

Please note:
- This app works with MAC address & Xtream Codes based IPTV providers and M3U playlists only. Use this app to check if your provider is supported.
- You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. This app does not offer any video or audio content itself.
- All content is provided by your IPTV provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding the content or your subscription, please contact your IPTV provider directly.
- You will need an active internet connection to watch content. Data charges may apply. Please check with your internet provider directly.
- By using this app, you acknowledge and agree that you have the legal right to access and view the content provided by you. The app does not host, store, or distribute any copyrighted content. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with applicable laws, regulations, and copyright agreements when accessing and streaming content. The app and its developers assume no liability for any misuse of the service. If you do not have the necessary rights to access certain content, you must refrain from using the app for such purposes.

## Key features

- Add/remove portals
- Search channels by name
- Add channels to favorites
- Electronic programming guide (EPG)
- View VOD content
- Watch with subtitles

## What do users think of iSTB Lite?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good quality stream
- 👍 Great for testing
- 👍 Amazing player
- 👍 Nice player
- 👍 Intuitive and stable app
- 👍 Great app for Apple TV users
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Stable performance
- 👍 Good UI and layout
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Active developer with updates

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive pro version
- 💸 Overpriced
- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Price too high
- 💸 Not affordable
- 💸 High price
- 💸 Price increase
- 💸 Lite version is useless
- 💸 Lite version is unusable
- 💸 Lite version is a scam
- 💸 Paid version not working
- 💸 Fraudulent app
- 💸 Nagging popups
- 💸 Constant upgrade prompts
- 💸 Limited free trial
- 💸 Unnecessary lite version
- 💸 Poor performance
- 💸 Unreliable
- 💸 Not working properly
- 💸 Buffering issues
- 💸 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Limited functionality
- 💸 Poor developer support
- 💸 MAC address unclear

**Commonly reported bugs**

- PiP not working properly
- App stops working after iOS updates
- Pop-up message stops movies
- App closes when loading channels on MacBook
- App not working on iOS devices
- Cannot watch in fullscreen
- Buffering issue on Apple TV
- Error: could not content from the portal
- App doesn't load on LTE, only WiFi
- Constant alerts stop programs

**Most requested features**

- Playback speed controls
- Support for WebVideoCast
- Picture-in-picture support
- Parental control
- Record video functionality
- Volume control
- M3U list support
- Add multiple profiles
- Support for Mac platform
- Apple TV compatibility (native)
- Full screen button
- Panel usage time
- More list slots
- Discount on pro version
- Support for AirPlay
- Support for German language

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Please be aware. 0 is not even a option

*2026-02-11*

I’d have given time if Paid version of iSTB would have been working correctly as they appeared and promised or advertised. 

But NONE of them work. Can’t watch Any LIVE TV NEWS CHANNELS ON DEMAND VIDEO ANY MOVIES OR ANYTHING on App even though I paid and not streaming same time on 2 devices… 

Now I can’t or even support tech help/refund, I feel like this is completely fraudulent App… 

Please be aware.

### 3/5 — Please add Playback Speed Controls

*2026-01-01*

Overall, thanks for the demo app. It is hard to use, but better than nothing. The only feature I need before I can buy is playback speed. That’s unfortunately a deal breaker for me. Once it’s added, this app is a 100% must buy!

### 1/5 — Ostbahnhof Lite

*2025-10-26*

Warum läuft diese Lite Version nur solange bis man aufgefordert wird für eine pro Version zu zahlen und zudem für einen Preis der weitab von bezahlbar ist17euro schon sehr weit hergeholt verstehe auch Apple nicht sowas zu zulassen grenzt an betrug die App soll nur auf dem Tablett laufen und sonst nichts ansonsten für meine Zwecke unbrauchbar,denke 1bis 2 Euro wären hier völlig ausreichend für so eine App alles andere ist reine abzocke

### 2/5 — Good quality steam

*2025-09-26*

Video quality is exceptional but the free version harass you every few seconds to upgrade to paid version

### 1/5 — Für was überhaupt!

*2025-08-01*

Die Lite Version springt nach wenigen Minuten in ein Pop-Up wo man auf die Plus Version verwiesen wird um diese zu kaufen. Die Pro App kostet 17,99 EUR. Die Lite Version ist absolut unnötig und eigentlich unbrauchbar

### 1/5 — No channels

*2025-07-19*

useless

### 1/5 — PiP

*2025-04-23, version 1.28.6*

pip not working properly on pro version.sometimes work sometimes
not work

### 2/5 — Só falta suporte ao WebVideoCast

*2025-04-18*

Se colocar o suporte ao WebVideoCast é 5 estrelas

### 5/5 — Kk

*2025-03-18*

Its a great app for apple tv users. The only irritant is you cant find its mac address.

### 3/5 — Please

*2024-12-03*

A great application, but we hope you support picture-in-picture.

## Frequently asked questions about iSTB Lite

### What is iSTB Lite?

iSTB Lite is a mobile application designed to allow users to watch IPTV content. It supports providers using Stalker Middleware (MAC address based), Xtream Codes API, and M3U playlists. The app itself does not provide any content but acts as a player for your existing IPTV subscription.

### What are the key features of iSTB Lite?

Key features include the ability to add and remove IPTV portals, search for channels by name, create a list of favorite channels, view the electronic programming guide (EPG) if provided by your provider, and watch Video on Demand (VOD) content. It also supports watching VOD with subtitles from OpenSubtitles.

### Does iSTB Lite offer free content?

No, iSTB Lite does not offer any video or audio content itself. You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. The app is a tool to access and stream content from your subscribed provider.

### What are the compatibility requirements for iSTB Lite?

The app works with MAC address & Xtream Codes based IPTV providers and M3U playlists. You will need an active internet connection to watch content, and data charges may apply. The app is designed for mobile devices and supports both portrait and landscape viewing modes.

### How do I use iSTB Lite with my IPTV provider?

You need to obtain the necessary connection details from your IPTV provider, such as a MAC address, Xtream Codes API credentials, or an M3U playlist URL. You then enter these details into the app to add your provider's portal. The app will then allow you to browse and stream the content offered by your provider.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.29.3 — 2025-12-19

- Added local M3U playlist support - requires iCloud account
- Added IMDb link in VOD details
- Updated profiles screen to use the app background image set in miscellaneous preferences
- Fixed an issue with some episodes not being marked as watched on Trakt
- Fixed some UI issues and made some UI improvements

### 1.29.2 — 2025-12-15

- Added ability to skip fragments that fail to download
- Added ability to disable liquid glass in player - access from player preferences
- Updated player 1 library
- Updated advanced settings for player 3 - access from player preferences
- Updated buffer durations in player preferences
- Fixed an issue with Trakt credentials not refreshing
- Fixed an issue with profile home section preferences not saving
- Fixed an issue with screen going to sleep after changing players during playback
- Fixed some UI issues and made some UI improvements

### 1.29.1 — 2025-12-01

- Added Trakt integration to mark content as watched after finishing playback - access from Preferences -> Integrations
- Added ability to add a new Multi View screen directly from the channel list - long press a channel to add a new screen
- Added ability to delete multiple downloads & recordings at once
- Fixed some UI issues and made some UI improvements

### 1.29.0 — 2025-11-19

- Added some liquid glassiness for iOS 26 and above
- Added ability to use custom EPG only - access from profile preferences
- Improved playback error handling including forbidden errors
- Updated player 2 & 3 libraries
- Fixed an issue with subtitles search results not updating after typing
- Fixed incorrect VOD progress being saved on finishing playback and changing players

### 1.28.10 — 2025-07-13

- Updated continue watching profile home section to be sorted by time instead of item type

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