# IPTVX vs XTREAM IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTVX at 45% against XTREAM IPTV's 0%. IPTVX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). XTREAM IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTVX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and XTREAM IPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTVX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTVX has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of IPTVX's written reviews are positive against 0% of XTREAM IPTV's.

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, XTREAM IPTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTVX | XTREAM IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-tv-player-ip-plus/id1629217696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **45.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 357 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending X - FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665329042) | [Yana Beschetnikova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625459255) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Ocean Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Night Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skin + Icon | $6.99 | 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


### XTREAM IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-tv-player-ip-plus/id1629217696)

This application allows users to play m3u playlists and m3u8 files on their devices. It offers features like search, favorites, picture-in-picture, and AirPlay support for a seamless viewing experience. Users must provide their own content from a licensed IPTV provider.

**Highlights:** Play m3u and m3u8 files, Add and manage playlists, Create favorite lists, Picture-in-Picture mode, AirPlay support, Light and dark modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV PRO 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| IPTV PRO 1 year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTVX free?

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

### Is XTREAM IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTVX or XTREAM IPTV?

IPTVX is rated higher. IPTVX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while XTREAM IPTV averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do IPTVX or XTREAM IPTV have ads?

IPTVX shows ads; XTREAM IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTVX or XTREAM IPTV?

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, and XTREAM IPTV every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTVX was updated on September 27, 2026 and XTREAM IPTV on September 23, 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.*