Comparison

Nextv International vs iSTB

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

Head to head
About

Nextv International

Stream high-quality video and audio content directly to your home using your internet connection. This service offers a multicultural link to your homeland, providing affordable access to top-quality content for people living in North America.

Highlights
  • High-quality video and audio streaming
  • Internet-based delivery
  • Multicultural content
  • Affordable access
  • Connect to homeland
Features
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NEXTV is the service provided through the Internet using the latest technology. NEXTV delivers high quality video and audio to the subscriber's home using their existing high speed internet connection. NEXTV provides the multicultural people living in North America with a unique and affordable multicultural link to their homeland, delivering top-quality content directly to their living room.

About

iSTB

Stream IPTV content from MAC address-based providers, Xtream Codes API, and M3U playlists. Enjoy features like EPG, VOD with subtitles, multi-view, and background audio playback. Requires a valid IPTV subscription.

Highlights
  • Add/remove unlimited portals
  • Connect to multiple portals
  • Search channels and genres
  • Electronic programming guide (EPG)
  • View & download VOD content
  • Watch VOD with subtitles
  • Multi View and Picture in Picture
Features
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iSTB allows you to watch IPTV from MAC address based providers which use Stalker Middleware, providers using the Xtream Codes API and M3U playlists. **Please use the iSTB Lite app to check if your provider is supported** **Some providers are not supported** Features: - Add/remove unlimited portals - Connect to multiple portals at once with profile groups - Search genres by name - Search channels by name - Add channels to a favorites list - Full electronic programming guide or EPG (dependent on your provider) - View & download VOD content (dependent on your provider) - Catch up on past programs (dependent on your provider) - Watch VOD with subtitles from OpenSubtitles - Resuming of VOD and catch up content - Play audio in background - Watch multiple streams at once with Multi View (dependent on your provider) - Play picture in picture (supported devices) - Cast to TV (May not work with all providers. Requires VLC app to be installed and a Chromecast.) - Watch content in portrait or landscape - Dark theme - And more! Please note: - This app works with MAC address & Xtream Codes based IPTV providers and M3U playlists only. Download the iSTB Lite app to check if your provider is supported. - You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. This app does not offer any video or audio content itself. - All content is provided by your IPTV provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding the content or your subscription, please contact your IPTV provider directly. - You will need an active internet connection to watch content. Data charges may apply. Please check with your internet provider directly. - By using this app, you acknowledge and agree that you have the legal right to access and view the content provided by you. The app does not host, store, or distribute any copyrighted content. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with applicable laws, regulations, and copyright agreements when accessing and streaming content. The app and its developers assume no liability for any misuse of the service. If you do not have the necessary rights to access certain content, you must refrain from using the app for such purposes.

Screenshots

Nextv International3 screens
iSTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nextv International at Free against iSTB's $14.99. Nextv International also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). iSTB's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Nextv International is free to download; iSTB costs $14.99 up front. iSTB sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Nextv International asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSTB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSTB has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Nextv International's written reviews are positive against 59% of iSTB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextv International ships an update every 3 months, iSTB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Nextv International versus iSTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextv InternationaliSTB
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB116 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNextologies LimitedNihal Ahmed

Customer experience

Nextv International

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iSTB

All ratings1,791 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

Nextv International

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iSTB

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Xtream codes not working
  • Catchup TV not functioning
  • Channels not loading or buffering
  • Sync issues across devices
  • Playback problems on specific networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • More customization options
  • Improved EPG and channel organization
  • Background playback and multi-tasking

In-app purchases

None

Nextv International

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

iSTB

One-time7
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Supporter$0.99
  • Regular Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Silver Booster$2.99
  • Binge Pack$4.99
  • Gold Patron$4.99
  • Top Donor$9.99

Questions

Is Nextv International free?
Nextv International is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSTB free?
iSTB costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nextv International or iSTB?
iSTB is rated higher. Nextv International averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iSTB averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Nextv International or iSTB have ads?
Neither Nextv International nor iSTB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextv International or iSTB?
Nextv International ships an update every 3 months, and iSTB every 10 days. Most recently, Nextv International was updated on November 2, 2026 and iSTB on November 7, 2026.

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