# PRIME TV vs XcastIPTV

PRIME TV and XcastIPTV both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of XcastIPTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of PRIME TV's. XcastIPTV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 3). PRIME TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PRIME TV against 4.6 for XcastIPTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XcastIPTV has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PRIME TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of XcastIPTV's.

PRIME TV ships an update every 6 months, XcastIPTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRIME TV | XcastIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-tv/id1115305897/reviews)** | [4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcastiptv/id6472050259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 29 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4NET.TV solutions a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200731413) | [Matrix Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457004046) |

## What reviewers say

### PRIME TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-tv/id1115305897)

This app provides live TV streaming with rewind functionality and a comprehensive TV guide. Access up to 7 days of archives and recordings for up to 30 days, with smart search and detailed program information. Offers over 100 channels, including HD, depending on your package.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Rewind functionality, 7-day TV program guide, 30-day recording archive, Smart archive search, Over 100 channels (HD available)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XcastIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcastiptv/id6472050259)

Organize and enjoy your digital content, live TV, movies, and TV shows with extensive format support. Features include personalized favorites, continue watching, and enhanced TV series management for an immersive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Xtream API, M3U, M3U8 support, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG support, Favorites and Continue Watching sections, Enhanced TV series features, Live TV and TV Casts, Channel and category management, Subtitle and audio track selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRIME TV free?

PRIME TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XcastIPTV free?

XcastIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PRIME TV or XcastIPTV?

PRIME TV is rated higher. PRIME TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XcastIPTV averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do PRIME TV or XcastIPTV have ads?

XcastIPTV shows ads; PRIME TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, PRIME TV or XcastIPTV?

PRIME TV ships an update every 6 months, and XcastIPTV weekly. Most recently, PRIME TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and XcastIPTV on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*