# Global TV vs XcastIPTV

The clearest difference is rating: XcastIPTV at 4.6 against Global TV's 3.7. XcastIPTV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 6). Global TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

XcastIPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XcastIPTV has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Global TV ships an update every 15 months, XcastIPTV weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Global TV | XcastIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-tv/id1581023765/reviews) | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcastiptv/id6472050259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Abdon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581024157) | [Matrix Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457004046) |

## What reviewers say

### Global TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-tv/id1581023765)

Access your favorite TV shows with this application. It provides exclusive content for Global Lines customers. Enjoy a curated selection of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Access favorite TV programs, Exclusive content, For Global Lines customers, Curated entertainment

**In-app purchases:** none


### XcastIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcastiptv/id6472050259)

Organize and enjoy your digital content, live TV, movies, and TV shows with extensive format support. Features include personalized favorites, continue watching, and enhanced TV series management for an immersive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Xtream API, M3U, M3U8 support, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG support, Favorites and Continue Watching sections, Enhanced TV series features, Live TV and TV Casts, Channel and category management, Subtitle and audio track selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Global TV free?

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

### Is XcastIPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Global TV or XcastIPTV?

XcastIPTV is rated higher. Global TV averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while XcastIPTV averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Global TV or XcastIPTV have ads?

XcastIPTV shows ads; Global TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Global TV or XcastIPTV?

Global TV ships an update every 15 months, and XcastIPTV weekly. Most recently, Global TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and XcastIPTV on October 24, 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.*