# Core tv player vs Xtream

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Core tv player at 12 against Xtream's 2. Core tv player also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Xtream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core tv player has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core tv player | Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-tv-player/id1531270373/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-masters-iptv-player/id6781227315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yves Cantave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531270375) | [misbah mehar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781227317) |

## What reviewers say

### Core tv player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-tv-player/id1531270373)

Stream live TV channels, movies, and series on your device. Access electronic program guides and catch up on missed shows. Enjoy a comprehensive entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Movie and series library, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Catch-up TV functionality, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-masters-iptv-player/id6781227315)

This media player allows you to add your own content via stream URLs, M3U playlists, or provider logins. Enjoy hardware-accelerated playback, EPG, external subtitles, and parental controls. Your media sources are stored privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Add content via stream URL, M3U playlist, or provider login, Hardware-accelerated playback, EPG (program guide) support, External subtitle support, Picture-in-Picture mode, Parental control PIN

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core tv player free?

Core tv player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xtream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Core tv player or Xtream?

Xtream is rated higher. Core tv player averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Xtream averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Core tv player or Xtream have ads?

Neither Core tv player nor Xtream shows ads.

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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.*