IPTV Pro vs Playstream M3U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV Pro
Watch live TV channels from your internet service provider or web sources on your phone. Supports various playlist formats like M3U, XSPF, and XML. Requires you to provide your own channel playlists.
- Supports M3U, XSPF, XML, TXT, HTML playlists
- Manage IPTV files
- Watch live TV from ISP or web sources
- Mobile TV viewing
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VLC to watch TV on your PC --->>> IPTV PRO Amazing to watch TV on your Phone Watch IPTV from your Internet service provider or free live TV channels from any other source in the web. Features: - M3U, XSPF, XML, TXT, HTML, All Web IPTV playlists support - Manager IPTV Files Please note that this app doesn't contain any built-in channels. You need to have playlist(M3U, XSPF, XML, TXT, HTML Link) to use this app.
Playstream M3U
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PlayStream M3U is a lightweight and modern video player for M3U and M3U8 files. Designed for those who want to organize and play their multimedia playlists in a simple, clean, and fast way. KEY FEATURES • Load playlists from URL or local file • Import accounts compatible with the standard remote playlist management protocol • Channel list with logos, categories, and quick search • Dedicated favorites section • Modern video player with HLS support, AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture on iPhone and iPad, picture-adjustment controls (Fit, Fill, Stretch), and audio/video/subtitle track selection • Automatic full-screen when the device is rotated to landscape • Manual aspect ratio selection PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG) PlayStream M3U supports XMLTV-format program guides, configurable for over 50 countries. You can see the currently airing program directly from the channel list and a preview of the next program in the player. WEB MANAGEMENT Load and manage your playlists also from your browser, from any PC or smartphone: go to playstream-m3u.eu/manage, enter the device code shown in the app Settings, and manage your lists comfortably. With PlayStream PRO you can manage up to 10 playlists at once, automatically synced with the app. CUSTOMIZATION • Light, dark, or automatic theme • App available in Italian and English, with manual language selector or automatic adaptation to device language • Configurable EPG time window • Country selection for default EPG sources NO PRELOADED CONTENT PlayStream M3U is a neutral player: no media content is provided with the app. It is the user's sole responsibility to load playlists of content they have the right to access and view. PRIVACY The app does not collect personal data, does not use analytics services, and does not share information with third parties. All preferences and playlists are saved only on your device. --- Terms of Service (EULA): https://playstream-m3u.eu/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://playstream-m3u.eu/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Pro at none against Playstream M3U's 3. IPTV Pro also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Playstream M3U's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Playstream M3U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPTV Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
IPTV Pro ships an update every 2 months, Playstream M3U every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV Pro | Playstream M3U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quyet Vu | LORENZO CONTI |
In-app purchases
IPTV Pro
No in-app purchases
Playstream M3U
- PRO Mensile$1.991 Month
- PRO Annuale$8.991 Year
- PRO a vita$17.99









