# Simple IPTV vs XTREAM IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: XTREAM IPTV at 2.5 against Simple IPTV's 1.0. XTREAM IPTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Simple IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XTREAM IPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Simple IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

XTREAM IPTV holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Simple IPTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of XTREAM IPTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, XTREAM IPTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple IPTV | XTREAM IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv/id1142290602/reviews) | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-tv-player-ip-plus/id1629217696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) | [Yana Beschetnikova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625459255) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv/id1142290602)

Stream live TV channels from your provider or other web sources using M3U playlists. Easily search within your added channels and enjoy Airplay support for seamless viewing. This application requires you to manually add your content sources.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Search within playlists, Airplay support, Manual playlist addition, Stream live TV channels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### XTREAM IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-tv-player-ip-plus/id1629217696)

This application allows users to play m3u playlists and m3u8 files on their devices. It offers features like search, favorites, picture-in-picture, and AirPlay support for a seamless viewing experience. Users must provide their own content from a licensed IPTV provider.

**Highlights:** Play m3u and m3u8 files, Add and manage playlists, Create favorite lists, Picture-in-Picture mode, AirPlay support, Light and dark modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV PRO 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| IPTV PRO 1 year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple IPTV free?

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

### Is XTREAM IPTV free?

XTREAM IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple IPTV or XTREAM IPTV?

XTREAM IPTV is rated higher. Simple IPTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XTREAM IPTV averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple IPTV or XTREAM IPTV have ads?

Simple IPTV shows ads; XTREAM IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple IPTV or XTREAM IPTV?

Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, and XTREAM IPTV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple IPTV was updated on October 16, 2026 and XTREAM IPTV on October 24, 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.*