# IPTVX vs Runtime TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runtime TV at none against IPTVX's 16. Runtime TV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (66% vs 45%). IPTVX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTVX sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Runtime TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Runtime TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of IPTVX's written reviews are positive against 66% of Runtime TV's.

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, Runtime TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTVX | Runtime TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-tv/id1561426213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 360 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bending X - FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665329042) | [Runtime Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561426215) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTVX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024)

Stream your digital content, including live TV, movies, and TV shows, with a stylish and user-friendly interface. Organize and manage your media library across all your devices, supporting various formats and services.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, movies, and TV shows, Supports Xtream API, M3U, M3U8, PLEX, SMB, Organize and manage digital content, Favorites and continue watching sections, TV Series with dedicated pages, EPG Grid and TV Archive/Catchup, Multi-screen support and Airplay 2

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| FULL - 3 Months | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| FULL - 6 Months | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| FULL for PRO | $28.99 | per year |
| FULL - Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| FULL - Yearly - Family Sharing | $56.00 | per year |
| Pro Free - TV | Free | one-time |
| Cobalt Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Night Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Throne of Dragons Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| Throne of Ice Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| West Coast Streets Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| PRO - TV | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great interface
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Fantastic features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🐛 Playlist issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Apple TV
- Playlist not loading
- Parental controls not working
- Chromecast not functioning
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add TV guide notifications
- Allow volume control via app
- Improve Chromecast support
- Implement background audio playback
- Add multi-view/PIP mode


### Runtime TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-tv/id1561426213)

Stream award-winning movies and series for free, anytime and anywhere. Create personalized playlists of your favorite titles and enjoy live broadcasts or on-demand content from an extensive catalog.

**Highlights:** Free movie and series streaming, Live and on-demand content, Award-winning entertainment, Cross-device compatibility, Customizable playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 💎 Excellent content quality
- 🎥 Wide variety of movies and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting content
- 🌐 Unavailable in certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create account
- Playback issues like audio/video desync
- Orientation lock not working properly
- Certain movies/shows not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast/TV casting support
- Provide original audio and subtitle options
- Improve content library with more recent titles
- Implement language translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTVX free?

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

### Is Runtime TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTVX or Runtime TV?

Runtime TV is rated higher. IPTVX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Runtime TV averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do IPTVX or Runtime TV have ads?

Both IPTVX and Runtime TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTVX or Runtime TV?

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, and Runtime TV every 3 months. Most recently, IPTVX was updated on October 13, 2026 and Runtime TV on October 12, 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.*