# Perfect IPTV Player vs Xtream IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect IPTV Player at 4.6 against Xtream IPTV Smart Player's 2.0. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Xtream IPTV Smart Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 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.

Perfect IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect IPTV Player has 8.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 33% of Xtream IPTV Smart Player's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect IPTV Player | Xtream IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smart-player/id6477328570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) | [Yasir Majeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326144589) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830)

Stream live TV channels, VOD, and series directly on your iOS devices. Supports various playlist formats and network protocols for a flexible viewing experience. Includes EPG and reminder features.

**Highlights:** M3U and XSPF playlist support, Xtream-Codes API support, Built-in IPTV player, Multiple network protocol support, Multiple network streaming format support, EPG support (XMLTV, GZIP), Broadcast reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.69 | per month |
| 6 Month | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and sync across devices
- 👍 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Reliable and rarely any issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Buffering and playback issues
- 🐛 Disappearing playlists and channels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on Apple TV
- 🐛 Frequent error messages and playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant upgrade prompts in free version
- Channels not working after upgrading
- Inability to watch anything without paying
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Incompatibility with some IPTV providers

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to filter and customize channel lists
- Improved EPG integration and functionality
- Support for local M3U playlist files
- Chromecast and AirPlay support


### 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 Perfect IPTV Player free?

Perfect IPTV Player 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, Perfect IPTV Player or Xtream IPTV Smart Player?

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Xtream IPTV Smart Player averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Perfect IPTV Player nor Xtream IPTV Smart Player shows ads.

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

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, and Xtream IPTV Smart Player every 2 months. Most recently, Perfect IPTV Player 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.*