# TopTV vs IPTV Xtream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopTV at 89% against IPTV Xtream's 53%. TopTV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). IPTV Xtream's advantage is ratings volume (250 vs 9) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, 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. TopTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 250 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of TopTV's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TopTV ships an update every 2 weeks, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopTV | IPTV Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toptv/id1500612818/reviews) | **[4.7 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **250** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TopMission](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095823848) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## What reviewers say

### TopTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toptv/id1500612818)

Access a 24/7 live stream of Christian television content and a video-on-demand library featuring 20 shows. Enjoy short programs ranging from 2 to 15 minutes to strengthen your faith throughout the day.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live stream, Video on demand (VOD), 20 featured shows, Short program formats, Faith-based content

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

**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 TopTV free?

TopTV 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, TopTV or IPTV Xtream?

IPTV Xtream is rated higher. TopTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.7 from 250 ratings.

### Do TopTV or IPTV Xtream have ads?

Neither TopTV nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TopTV or IPTV Xtream?

TopTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, TopTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 21, 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.*