Comparison

IPTV Streamer Max vs IPTV Player ARV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Streamer Max

Manage and stream your IPTV playlists with an intuitive interface. Supports HD and 4K content across multiple platforms, offering EPG, parental controls, and detailed movie information.

Highlights
  • Intuitive playlist and channel management
  • HD and 4K streaming support
  • EPG (TV Guide) integration
  • Multiple streaming protocol support
  • Drag & drop channel sorting
  • Parental control with PIN
  • Movie and TV series details
Features
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IPTV the way you like it! An excellent user interface that allows you to manage your playlists and channels in a very intuitive way. Support for high resolution (HD, 4k) available for all platforms (Mac, Iphone, iPad and Apple-TV) Features: - Video streaming from multiple protocols (http, RTMP, RTSP, TS, MMS ...) - EPG (TV Guide) support - M3U playlist support - Add, modify, delete, sort playlists - Channels can be added, modified, deleted, sorted, copied or moved manually to other playlists. - Drag & drop to sort channels and playlists - Parental control via pin code - View details of movies and TV series: Actors, categories, votes, trailers. Directed by "themoviedb". Performance improvement Detailed information on our Terms of Use is available here - http://iptvstreamer.com/terms.php Privacy Policy - http://iptvstreamer.com/privacy.php Disclaimer: - IPTV Streamer does not provide or include any media or streaming content. - Users must enter their own content - We do not approve of streaming copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder.

About

IPTV Player ARV

Features
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Stream live TV, movies and series from your own Xtream API or M3U playlists. Free days to try before you buy, with no ads while they last. A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks full access. Meet the Xtream IPTV Player app – a game-changer for your entertainment experience. Designed for convenience, this IPTV player allows you to stream video content directly from the internet using streaming URLs and API-based playlists. The app only displays user-added content and functions as a media player. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on iPhone and iPad. You can also open M3U playlist files stored on your device. Features: • API Integration for IPTV – Seamlessly stream your playlists • M3U Playlist Support – Import and manage M3U URLs • Group Organizer – Pin the groups you watch and hide the ones you don't • Parental Control – Lock groups, channels, movies and series behind a PIN • Channel List in the Player – Switch channels without leaving playback • Picture-in-Picture – Keep watching in a floating window when you leave the app • iPad Layout – Main screens designed for the big screen, in portrait and landscape • EPG (Electronic Program Guide) – TV guide for Xtream playlists • Favorites – Easily access your favorite content • Search Functionality – Quickly find the content you need • Manual Data Refresh – Update your playlists anytime • Subtitles – Built-in subtitle tracks, plus automatic subtitles for movies and series • Modern & User-Friendly Interface – Easy-to-use design • Customization Options – Modify settings to fit your preferences • Movie Info & Ratings – View details like rating, director and cast Important Notes: * This app does not provide IPTV subscriptions or preloaded content * Users must add their own streaming URLs or media * A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks full access to all features * Respect copyright laws and ensure you have the proper rights to stream content Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

IPTV Streamer Max4 screens
IPTV Player ARV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player ARV at none against IPTV Streamer Max's shown. IPTV Player ARV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. IPTV Streamer Max sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.49 per year and IPTV Player ARV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Streamer Max ships an update monthly, IPTV Player ARV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Streamer Max versus IPTV Player ARV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Streamer MaxIPTV Player ARV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (423 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings423 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB131 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperHOLD-APPS - FZCOSoghomon Chilingaryan

Bugs and requests

IPTV Streamer Max

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when changing channels
  • Inability to delete channels
  • Saved playlists not syncing across devices
  • Streaming errors and buffering issues
  • Disappearing channel lists and settings
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  • Resizing and screen proportion problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add picture-in-picture mode
  • Improve channel organization and management
  • Implement automatic EPG updates
  • Add replay/catch-up functionality
  • Improve search and filtering options
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  • Enhance audio and subtitle controls

IPTV Player ARV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV Streamer Max

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock the video player1 Month trial$8.491 Year
2 purchases

IPTV Player ARV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$14.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV Streamer Max free?
IPTV Streamer Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player ARV free?
IPTV Player ARV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Streamer Max or IPTV Player ARV have ads?
IPTV Streamer Max shows ads; IPTV Player ARV does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Streamer Max or IPTV Player ARV?
IPTV Streamer Max ships an update monthly, and IPTV Player ARV fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV Streamer Max was updated on October 17, 2026 and IPTV Player ARV on October 1, 2026.

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