# IPTV Player vs Xtream IPTV

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player at none against Xtream IPTV's shown. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (937 vs 210). Xtream IPTV's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Xtream IPTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Xtream IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 937 and 210 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 70% of Xtream IPTV's.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Xtream IPTV every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | Xtream IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (937 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews) | **[4.5 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smarters-player/id6504405496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **937** | 210 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [Atharva System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620858705) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

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

This app transforms your IPTV playlists into a streamlined live TV, movie, and series viewing experience. It supports Xtream logins and M3U links, offering features like TV guides, custom EPG, and seamless playback controls.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes login, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Live TV with program info, Custom EPG support, Movies and Series details, Picture-in-Picture, Multiple playlist support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smarters-player/id6504405496)

This app allows you to stream live TV and video-on-demand content using your own M3U, M3U8, or server links. It offers a user-friendly interface for organizing and playing your playlists with seamless, high-speed streaming.

**Highlights:** Universal IPTV player support, M3U & M3U8 playlist loading, Organize content by category, Seamless live and VOD playback, Modern and clean user interface, Lightweight and fast performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly IPTV Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| IPTV Lifetime Discounted | $49.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xtream IPTV free?

Xtream IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or Xtream IPTV?

Xtream IPTV is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 937 ratings, while Xtream IPTV averages 4.5 from 210 ratings.

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

Xtream IPTV shows ads; IPTV Player does not.

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

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xtream IPTV every 8 days. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Xtream IPTV on November 8, 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.*