Nextv International vs iSTB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- High-quality video and audio streaming
- Internet-based delivery
- Multicultural content
- Affordable access
- Connect to homeland
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Nextv International | iSTB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 59.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #9 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nextologies Limited | Nihal Ahmed |
Customer experience
Nextv International
iSTB
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
Nextv International
No in-app purchases
iSTB
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Supporter$0.99
- Regular Pack$1.99
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- Silver Booster$2.99
- Binge Pack$4.99
- Gold Patron$4.99
- Top Donor$9.99
Questions
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Do Nextv International or iSTB have ads?
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