# ArtIPTV vs iStreamX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArtIPTV at none against iStreamX's 2. ArtIPTV also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). iStreamX's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 19 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iStreamX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ArtIPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ArtIPTV against 5.0 for iStreamX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

ArtIPTV ships an update every 19 months, iStreamX daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArtIPTV | iStreamX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artiptv/id1151188752/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istreamx/id6737782720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Damir Dosen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151188751) | [gaurav kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121891880) |

## What reviewers say

### ArtIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artiptv/id1151188752)

Stream live television channels from a specific provider. This application requires a paid account with the ArtIPTV service to access its content.

**Highlights:** IPTV streaming, Provider-specific content, Requires paid account, Live television

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iStreamX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istreamx/id6737782720)

This app allows you to stream live TV channels from around the world by entering custom IPTV links. Organize your favorite channels, track your viewing history, and cast streams directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Stream custom IPTV links, Organize channels with labels, Interactive viewing history, Personalized favorites list, Seamless casting support (Google Cast, AirPlay), Built-in browser for link discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iStreamX | $4.99 | one-time |
| iStreamX- IPTV | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArtIPTV free?

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

### Is iStreamX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArtIPTV or iStreamX?

ArtIPTV and iStreamX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ArtIPTV or iStreamX have ads?

Neither ArtIPTV nor iStreamX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArtIPTV or iStreamX?

ArtIPTV ships an update every 19 months, and iStreamX daily. Most recently, ArtIPTV was updated on November 2, 2026 and iStreamX on October 30, 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.*