# IPTV Player vs Xtream IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.3 against Xtream IPTV Smart Player's 2.0. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (918 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Xtream IPTV Smart Player's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 918 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 33% of Xtream IPTV Smart Player's.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Xtream IPTV Smart Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | Xtream IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smart-player/id6477328570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **918** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [Yasir Majeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326144589) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Supports m3u and Xtream playlists, Browse content details and trailers, Favorite content for quick access, Continue watching where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months V2 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| OPUS Extra Device | $24.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


### 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 IPTV Player free?

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, IPTV Player or Xtream IPTV Smart Player?

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 918 ratings, while Xtream IPTV Smart Player averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Player nor Xtream IPTV Smart Player shows ads.

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

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xtream IPTV Smart Player every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 19, 2026 and Xtream IPTV Smart Player on October 3, 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.*