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Cloud Stream IPTV Player vs iMPlayer IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
Cloud Stream IPTV Player
Cloud Stream IPTV Player

M3U and IPTV player

Free
📷 Photo & Video
★ 4.73.1K ratingsView app →
iMPlayer IPTV Player
iMPlayer IPTV Player
Free
📷 Photo & Video
★ 4.82.4K ratingsView app →
About

Cloud Stream IPTV Player

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or internet sources on your iPhone or iPad. Supports M3U and M3U8 playlists, with advanced features like Chromecast and background playback available in the PRO version.

Highlights
  • IPTV playback
  • Internet channel streaming
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • UDP proxy streaming
  • Chromecast (PRO)
  • Background playback (PRO)
  • Parental control (PRO)
Read full description

Watch the TV IPTV from your ISP or any other TV Internet source from your iPhone or iPad! Features: • Play IPTV • Streaming for Internet channels • Play-multicast streams through a UDP proxy (the proxy must be configured in your local network) • Support M3U and M3U8, ability to add playlists from the file system device or via Internet. • Chromecast (For version PRO ONLY) • Background playback (For version PRO ONLY) • Parental control (For version PRO ONLY) • External Player (For version PRO ONLY) • Sync playlists (For version PRO ONLY) Additional features; - Share lists between devices using Airdrop, mail, messages or any other application installed on the device. - Favorites. - Theme light, dark or automatic. - Parental lock on the player to keep children on the player. - If the channel allows, switching subtitles and secondary audio. - If the m3u list contains groups these will be displayed in the application or you can create your own groups. M3U list example: # EXTM3U #EXTINF: -1 tvg-logo = "https://www.server.com/logo1.jpg" group-title = "Group1", Channel 1 http://myserver.com:4022/rtp/239.0.0.76:8208 #EXTINF: -1 tvg-logo = "https://www.server.com/logo2.jpg" group-title = "Group2", Channel 2 http://myserver.com:4022/rtp/239.0.0.2:8208 Attention! Playback is advisable to do being connected to a wireless network because the connection 3G / 4G could lead to charges from your mobile provider. ATTENTION! The app does not provides list of channels, must be loaded your own lists. Cloud Stream does not store or share your playlists. These are only stored on your device or your iCloud account. Icons by Icons8.

About

iMPlayer IPTV Player

This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.

Highlights
  • Catch-up Support
  • VOD Support
  • Download Support
  • Full EPG Guide Support
  • Customizable UI
Features
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The iMPlayer app is a versatile media player designed to support m3u files and certain compatible platforms. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate cable-like experience to users on their devices. iMPlayer offers a wide range of features, including (but not limited to): • Catch-up Support: Seamlessly access missed content. • VOD Support: Enjoy on-demand video content with ease. • Full EPG Guide Support: Browse comprehensive electronic program guides. • Customizable UI: Tailor the interface to suit your preferences. • And much more! Experience the perfect blend of functionality and convenience with iMPlayer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cloud Stream IPTV Player4 screens
iMPlayer IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cloud Stream IPTV Player at every 9 days against iMPlayer IPTV Player's every 3 weeks. Cloud Stream IPTV Player also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud Stream IPTV Player sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cloud Stream IPTV Player against 4.8 for iMPlayer IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cloud Stream IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 60% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Stream IPTV Player ships an update every 9 days, iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cloud Stream IPTV Player versus iMPlayer IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud Stream IPTV PlayeriMPlayer IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings)4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiovanny ArandaHzApps

Customer experience

Cloud Stream IPTV Player

All ratings3,069 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative34.4%

iMPlayer IPTV Player

All ratings2,392 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

Cloud Stream IPTV Player

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth playback
  • 💡 Allows importing M3U playlists
  • 🔒 No annoying ads
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Chromecast functionality not working as expected
  • 🐛 Playlist sync issues between devices
  • 🐛 Playback stops when exiting the app

iMPlayer IPTV Player

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Well-designed app
  • 👍 Customization features
  • 🔒 Lifetime subscription
  • 👍 Cross-device support
  • 👍 Continuous improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
  • 🐛 Lack of all-channels button

Bugs and requests

Cloud Stream IPTV Player

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Channels not loading properly
  • Inability to restore purchases
  • Search function not working on Apple TV
  • Playback issues when switching between apps
  • Compatibility problems with iOS 14 and newer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Xtream codes
  • Implement picture-in-picture mode
  • Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support
  • Allow organizing channels into categories
  • Add background playback option

iMPlayer IPTV Player

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • PiP feature not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple TV app
  • Automatic PiP activation
  • All-channels button

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cloud Stream IPTV Player

One-time6
  • Tip for one coffee$0.99
  • Tip for two coffees$1.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
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  • Tip for three coffees$2.99
  • Tip for four coffees$3.99
  • Tip for five coffees$4.99
1 purchases

iMPlayer IPTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloud Stream IPTV Player free?
Cloud Stream IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMPlayer IPTV Player free?
iMPlayer IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Stream IPTV Player or iMPlayer IPTV Player?
iMPlayer IPTV Player is rated higher. Cloud Stream IPTV Player averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while iMPlayer IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Cloud Stream IPTV Player or iMPlayer IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Cloud Stream IPTV Player nor iMPlayer IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Stream IPTV Player or iMPlayer IPTV Player?
Cloud Stream IPTV Player ships an update every 9 days, and iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Stream IPTV Player was updated on October 13, 2026 and iMPlayer IPTV Player on October 13, 2026.

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