Comparison

ntPlayer vs IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG

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

Head to head
About

ntPlayer

Stream live TV, on-demand videos, TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. This media player supports various playlist formats and offers features for easy channel management and quick access to favorites.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT files
  • Add playlists via local files, LAN, or URLs
  • Manage channels by groups
  • Favorite channels
  • Watch live TV, VOD, series, and shows
Features
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App Description ntPlayer is a lightweight streaming media video player that lets you easily watch live TV, on-demand videos (VOD), TV series, and shows on your iPhone and iPad. With a simple and user-friendly interface and convenient features, it provides an enjoyable viewing experience. Features Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT files Add playlists via local files, LAN, or online URLs Manage channels by groups to easily find your favorite channels Favorite channels for quick access Disclaimer Does not provide any media content; all content is supplied by the user Not affiliated with any third-party content providers This app does not support playing copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner

About

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG

This application allows users to stream live TV, movies, and series from M3U, M3U8, or Xtream playlists. It supports EPG, catch-up archives, subtitles, and casting to other devices. Users can manage multiple playlists and EPG guides within a single interface.

Highlights
  • M3U and M3U8 playlist support
  • Xtream Codes login
  • EPG and catch-up archive
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Parental Controls
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Background playback
Features
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IPTV Player for M3U, M3U8, Xtream and EPG Vixo is an easy-to-use IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Add M3U, M3U8 or Xtream playlists and watch live TV, movies and series with EPG, catch-up archive, subtitles, Chromecast and AirPlay support. Main features: • M3U and M3U8 playlist support • Xtream Codes login support • Multiple playlists • Multiple EPG sources • Parental Controls • Movies and series from Xtream sources • Archive / catch-up support when provided by your IPTV provider • Chromecast support • AirPlay support for Apple TV and Mac • Subtitles selection during playback • Audio track selection during playback • Background playback • Viewing history • Favorites • Search across playlists and channels • Landscape mode • One-tap rotation to landscape • Playback timer • Preview mode while browsing content • Flexible player settings Import playlists from the Files app, open playlist links from messengers or add content by URL. Manage multiple IPTV sources and EPG guides in one player. Download Vixo IPTV Player for M3U, M3U8, Xtream playlists, EPG TV Guide, live TV, movies, series, Chromecast and catch-up archive. Disclaimer: • The app does not provide or include any TV channels, movies, series, playlists or other media content • Users must provide their own content, playlist, stream URL or Xtream Codes account • The app is not affiliated with any IPTV provider, media provider or third-party content provider • Streaming copyrighted material is not supported without permission from the copyright holder Terms & Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/xx-eula/ https://korrespondentios.github.io/

Screenshots

ntPlayer4 screens
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG at 4.7 against ntPlayer's 4.1. IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 86). On price, review sentiment, 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. ntPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 296 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ntPlayer's written reviews are positive against 77% of IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ntPlayer ships an update every 8 days, IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ntPlayer versus IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntPlayerIPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (86 ratings)4.7 (296 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB173 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeijing Hengdian Technology Co., Ltd.Oleksandr Danchenko

Customer experience

ntPlayer

All ratings83 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative21.7%

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG

All ratings296 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

ntPlayer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 14
  • No sound in new version
  • App crashes after updating to black icon version
  • App crashes after updating to latest version
  • App crashes when updating m3u list
Show 9 more
  • App crashes on iOS 16
  • App crashes on iOS 12
  • App crashes on 2.6.1 latest version
  • App crashes on 2.6.1 new version
  • Export source unresponsive
  • Favorites disappear after restart
  • Error when adding deleted URL
  • App unusable after update
  • Favorite does not work

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add Apple TV version
  • Add macOS version
  • Add iPad version
  • Add picture-in-picture
  • Add background playback
Show 12 more
  • Add screen casting
  • Add recording function
  • Add locking for categories
  • Add channel sorting by letter
  • Add thumbnail previews
  • Add program guide
  • Add Italian language support
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Add fast-forward/rewind shortcuts
  • Change ads to only startup ads
  • Allow progress bar dragging in portrait mode
  • Return to 2.0 version

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ntPlayer

One-time1
  • 免广告会员$1.99
4 purchases

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG

Subscriptions3
  • A month without advertising7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3 months without advertising7 Days trial$5.393 Months
  • One year without advertising7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$22.99

Questions

Is ntPlayer free?
ntPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG free?
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ntPlayer or IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG?
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG is rated higher. ntPlayer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG averages 4.7 from 296 ratings.
Do ntPlayer or IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG have ads?
Both ntPlayer and IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG show ads.
Which is updated more often, ntPlayer or IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG?
ntPlayer ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG weekly. Most recently, ntPlayer was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG on November 7, 2026.

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