Comparison

TV Remote vs IPTV Xtream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Control your TV from your Apple devices with a beautiful and simple interface. Customize layouts, apply themes, and interact via Widgets and Siri Shortcuts for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Interactive widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Customizable layouts and themes
  • Full keyboard input
  • Wake from sleep support
  • Touchpad control
Features
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Control your television using your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro or HomePod with the TV Remote app. * As featured on 9to5Mac, MacRumors, MacStories, TechCrunch & more* TV Remote combines a beautiful and simple interface with advanced features that enable you to control your television without the need for a physical remote. Add all of your televisions to TV Remote and you’ll be able to customize the layout, apply themes and interact through Widgets and Siri Shortcuts. TV Remote contains these great features: UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV Remote supports many brands of TVs (see below) and makes it easy for you to setup each one in a single app. You’ll find the buttons you’re used to seeing and there’s even the ability to launch apps and switch sources too. INTERACTIVE WIDGETS Remote commands can be added to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for quick access to your remote when you need it. There’s supports for launching apps, sources and changing channels all from a Widget too and with Interactive Widgets, you won't even need to open the app! SIRI SHORTCUTS Without even opening the app, you’ll be able to perform commands, change channels, launch apps and more with the Siri Shortcuts integration! For example, you’ll be able to configure a string of commands together to change a specific setting on your TV without even lifting a finger. LIVE ACTIVITIES Get access to a set of configured commands on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island that allows you to quickly change channels, adjust volume and much more - all without opening the app! CUSTOM LAYOUTS TV Remote gives you the ability to fully customize how you want the remote for each TV to look. Using a set of pre-configured layout components, you’ll be able to choose which buttons go where so you get the exact look you’re after. THEMES Gone are the days of a plain remote! With TV Remote, you can be bold and design the exact look and feel of your television remote - even down to the icon tint on a button, and whether buttons are round or square. Each television has its own theme and there are plenty of presets to choose from too. You can even lock the app to light/dark mode. KEYBOARD No need to use arrow keys to navigate round an on-screen keyboard. With TV Remote, you’ll have access to a full keyboard you can use to search for programmes and more! CHANNELS, APPS & SOURCES TV Remote will load the available channels, apps and sources available on your television and allow you to launch them with just a tap. WAKE FROM SLEEP TV Remote supports Wake-on-LAN to allow you to power on your television when it is asleep. TOUCHPAD Control your television using swipe gestures on a touchpad instead of the standard directional keypad for a more fluid experience. SYNCING TV Remote syncs with your iCloud account to allow you to access your TVs across all your devices. TV Remote supports televisions from these manufacturers and operating systems (+ many more!): - LG/webOS - Samsung/Tizen - Apple TV/tvOS - Sony - Roku - Google Chromecast - NVIDIA SHIELD - Sky Q - TCL - Hitachi - Sharp - Hisense - Philips - Toshiba - JVC - Panasonic UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Get this app across multiple Apple platforms with a single purchase. Your TV Remote Premium subscription works across devices too. If you like this app, I’d really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Please get in touch: Email: support@adamfoot.dev Website: https://adamfoot.dev Please note that a supported television is required to use the app and the manufacturers listed above are a guide only. A more comprehensive list can be found within the app settings where release dates and versions are listed too. Some features may require a TV Remote Premium subscription which can be purchased in the app. You can cancel at anytime. All brand names, copyrights and trademarks belong to the companies and not the TV Remote app. Terms: https://adamfoot.dev/terms-of-use

About

IPTV Xtream

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
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IPTV Xtream – Smart IPTV Player for Your Playlists IPTV Xtream is a fast, flexible IPTV smart player for playing and organizing content from your own authorized sources. Connect through Xtream Codes API, import M3U playlists, or open direct MP4 links to create a personalized library of live channels, movies, series, and compatible media. Whether you need an IPTV player, Xtream IPTV solution, IPTV Pro experience, or an alternative to IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smarters Lite, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, and other Smarters IPTV players, IPTV Xtream provides convenient playback and playlist-management tools in one intuitive app. CREATE. ORGANIZE. STREAM. MULTIPLE PLAYLIST SUPPORT Manage multiple playlists for different users, profiles, providers, or content categories. Quickly switch between saved libraries and keep your IPTV content organized. XTREAM CODES, M3U AND MP4 Connect using compatible Xtream Codes API details, import M3U playlists, or add direct MP4 links. IPTV Xtream supports authorized live IPTV streams, VOD libraries, and personal media. ADVANCED IPTV PLAYER Enjoy smooth playback with support for popular formats, including M3U, MP4, MOV, and WebVTT subtitles. The integrated player delivers the convenient experience expected from a modern IPTV stream player. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Continue watching compatible videos in a floating window while using other apps. BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep supported audio playing when the app is minimized or your device is locked. AIRPLAY SUPPORT Send compatible content to an AirPlay-enabled television or device and enjoy your playlists on a larger screen. YOUR PERSONALIZED MEDIA HUB Create custom channel lists, organize VOD libraries, add multiple users, and manage your content in one place. IPTV Xtream puts your playlists and viewing preferences in your hands. USE IPTV XTREAM TO: • Play authorized M3U playlists • Connect to compatible Xtream Codes API services • Open supported MP4 media links • Organize live channels and VOD libraries • Manage multiple users and playlists • Watch with Picture-in-Picture • Use background playback and AirPlay PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to IPTV Xtream Premium to unlock: • Picture-in-Picture and lock-screen playback • AirPlay support • An ad-free experience • Unlimited channel organization • Custom playlist creation • Multiple user profiles • Multiple M3U playlists SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Weekly: $4.99 with a 3-day free trial • Yearly: $22.99 • Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase Prices may vary by country, currency, taxes, or App Store pricing. The final price is shown before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation. When a free trial applies, the selected subscription begins automatically after the trial unless canceled beforehand. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID settings. Manage subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER IPTV Xtream is an independent media player and playlist-management app. It does not provide, sell, host, or retransmit IPTV subscriptions, premium channels, copyrighted broadcasts, or unauthorized streams. Users must provide their own playlists, media links, and login credentials from sources they are legally authorized to access. IPTV Xtream is not affiliated with or endorsed by IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smart Player, IPTV Smarters Lite, IPTV Smarters Player Pro, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, or other third-party IPTV products. These names are referenced only for compatibility and comparison. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? support@apptivityglobal.com Privacy Policy: https://apptivityglobal.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://apptivityglobal.com/terms-of-conditions/ Your playlists. Your content. Your way.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
IPTV Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Xtream at 4.6 against TV Remote's 4.1. IPTV Xtream also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 38%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and IPTV Xtream sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 634 and 251 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 9 days, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote versus IPTV Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteIPTV Xtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (634 ratings)4.6 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings634 — better251
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB177 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperAdam FootKeyur Kyada

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings630 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative57.1%

IPTV Xtream

All ratings250 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPTV Xtream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • Search and sorting options
  • EPG support
  • Option to hide selected groups
  • PiP support
  • Replace Home/Start screen with a preferred channel list/playlist/favorites

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • TV Remote Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • TV Remote Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$7.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • TV Remote Premium (Yearly)$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • TV Remote Premium (Lifetime)$29.99
8 purchases

IPTV Xtream

Subscriptions7
  • weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Xtream free?
IPTV Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or IPTV Xtream?
IPTV Xtream is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 251 ratings.
Do TV Remote or IPTV Xtream have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or IPTV Xtream?
TV Remote ships an update every 9 days, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 30, 2026.

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