# XTream Go vs IPTV Xtream

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Xtream at 4.7 against XTream Go's 3.8. IPTV Xtream also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 39%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). XTream Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Xtream sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. XTream Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 248 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of XTream Go's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's.

XTream Go ships an update monthly, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XTream Go | IPTV Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-go/id1425097514/reviews) | **[4.7 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **248** |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [XTream Codes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425097513) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## What reviewers say

### XTream Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-go/id1425097514)

Access your IPTV subscriptions to watch movies, TV series, and live TV directly on your mobile device. Organize your content with categories, search, and sorting, and save favorites for quick access. Enjoy automatic reconnection and EPG support for live streams.

**Highlights:** Connect to IPTV subscriptions, Browse movies and series by category, Search and sort content, Add channels and streams to favorites, Automatic live stream reconnection, EPG for favorite channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571)

This app allows users to create, manage, and play their own custom IPTV playlists from various sources like Xtream Codes and M3U files. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background play, and AirPlay support for a flexible streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Custom playlist creation, Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, MP4, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background playback, AirPlay support, Multiple playlist management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slick and fast
- 👍 Attractive and functional
- 👍 Works quite well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to speak technogibberish
- 🐛 Doesn't save local files
- 🐛 Can't save items to playlist
- 🐛 Airplay & Chromecast not working
- 🐛 Chromecast and AirPlay doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't provide any instructions
- Developer support form has disappearing submit button
- No way to contact developer
- Live channels, series, and movies are empty

**Requested features**

- Search and sorting options
- EPG support
- Option to hide selected groups
- PiP support
- Replace Home/Start screen with a preferred channel list/playlist/favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XTream Go free?

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

### Is IPTV Xtream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XTream Go or IPTV Xtream?

IPTV Xtream is rated higher. XTream Go averages 3.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.7 from 248 ratings.

### Do XTream Go or IPTV Xtream have ads?

Neither XTream Go nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XTream Go or IPTV Xtream?

XTream Go ships an update monthly, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, XTream Go was updated on October 12, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 13, 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.*