# Mega IPTV vs Xtream IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: Mega IPTV at 4.5 against Xtream IPTV Smart Player's 2.0. Mega IPTV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). Xtream IPTV Smart Player's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Xtream IPTV Smart Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mega IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega IPTV has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Mega IPTV's written reviews are positive against 33% of Xtream IPTV Smart Player's.

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, Xtream IPTV Smart Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega IPTV | Xtream IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smart-player/id6477328570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Bazimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/638929758) | [Yasir Majeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326144589) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839)

Stream live TV channels from your own playlists on various devices. Enjoy features like Chromecast support, EPG, and offline VOD downloads. Manage your content with parental controls and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Chromecast Support, EPG Support, Download VOD for offline viewing, M3U and M3U PLUS format support, Integrated high-quality player, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Contribute For Project | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Reliable IPTV streaming
- 💡 Good selection of channels
- 🎥 Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large playlists
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Lack of Apple TV support
- 📢 Too many ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load playlists consistently
- Chromecast functionality is unreliable
- Recording feature does not work as expected
- Credentials not recognized after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a favorites/custom playlist feature
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
- Provide an option to select video quality
- Develop an Android version of the app


### Xtream IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smart-player/id6477328570)

Watch live TV channels from around the world on your iOS device. Customize playlists, navigate with ease, and enjoy a vast selection of entertainment. This app requires users to provide their own content streams.

**Highlights:** Live TV Channels, Customizable Playlist, User-Friendly Interface, Multiple Format Playback, Regular Updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega IPTV free?

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

### Is Xtream IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mega IPTV or Xtream IPTV Smart Player?

Mega IPTV is rated higher. Mega IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Xtream IPTV Smart Player averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mega IPTV or Xtream IPTV Smart Player have ads?

Mega IPTV shows ads; Xtream IPTV Smart Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mega IPTV or Xtream IPTV Smart Player?

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, and Xtream IPTV Smart Player every 2 months. Most recently, Mega IPTV was updated on September 25, 2026 and Xtream IPTV Smart Player on August 1, 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.*