Comparison

XTREAM IPTV vs Play IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

XTREAM IPTV

This application allows users to play m3u playlists and m3u8 files on their devices. It offers features like search, favorites, picture-in-picture, and AirPlay support for a seamless viewing experience. Users must provide their own content from a licensed IPTV provider.

Highlights
  • Play m3u and m3u8 files
  • Add and manage playlists
  • Create favorite lists
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • AirPlay support
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Features of IPTV Player Dragon: - Quick and easy search - Read m3u playlists and m3u8 files - Add, remove playlists - Create your own favourite list - Picture-in-Picture mode - AirPlay mode (image output to TV) - Nice and simple user interface - Light and dark mode How it works? 1. Buy an m3u playlist from your licensed IPTV provider 2. Add playlist in app 3. We recognize m3u8 files and play them Happy watching! We do not broadcast TV channels and do not post any content. The application is used to play m3u playlists that the user himself adds to the application. Disclaimer: - This Application does not offer any media or content, users must provide their content. - Users must provide their own content. - The user himself buys the m3u playlist from his licensed IPTV provider. - This Application hasn't got any affiliation with any third-party IPTV provider. - We handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user has access. - This Application has no affiliation with any third-part provider what so ever. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright protected material without permission of the copyright holder. Note: This application does not contain any TV channel, please contact your IPTV provider for TV playlists All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-dragon/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/iptv-dragon/terms

About

Play IPTV Player

This app provides a smooth and navigable interface for managing and viewing IPTV content from your own accounts or links. It supports various formats and offers quick search functionality for live events, movies, and series.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U, M3U8, Xtream API formats
  • Quick search for channels and content
  • Add content to favorites
  • Smooth and easy-to-navigate interface
  • AirPlay support
Features
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The best IPTV user experience available on the App Store. Add your IPTV accounts or links (WE DO NOT PROVIDE CONTENT) and enjoy your content. Whether it's live events or on-demand content (movies and series), everything will be sorted in a readable and easy-to-navigate manner. - Supports all standard formats (M3U, M3U8, Xtream API, etc.) - Quick search among your channels, categories, episodes, seasons, … - Add to favorites! - Smooth interface - AirPlay (audio) Please note that Play IPTV Player does not provide any content; it is up to you to add your IPTV accounts. Neither Play IPTV Player nor its founder are responsible for your content. Terms of use: https://rthlabs.com/files/apps/play-iptv-player/terms_of_use.pdf Privacy policy: https://rthlabs.com/files/apps/play-iptv-player/privacy.pdf

Screenshots

XTREAM IPTV4 screens
Play IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play IPTV Player at 58% against XTREAM IPTV's 0%. Play IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (64 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. XTREAM IPTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Play IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play IPTV Player has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XTREAM IPTV's written reviews are positive against 58% of Play IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XTREAM IPTV versus Play IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXTREAM IPTVPlay IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYana BeschetnikovaQuentin Rathonie

Customer experience

XTREAM IPTV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Play IPTV Player

All ratings64 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XTREAM IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV PRO 1 month$2.491 Month
  • IPTV PRO 1 year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Play IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$24.99

Questions

Is XTREAM IPTV free?
XTREAM IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play IPTV Player free?
Play IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XTREAM IPTV or Play IPTV Player?
Play IPTV Player is rated higher. XTREAM IPTV averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Play IPTV Player averages 4.5 from 64 ratings.
Do XTREAM IPTV or Play IPTV Player have ads?
Neither XTREAM IPTV nor Play IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XTREAM IPTV or Play IPTV Player?
XTREAM IPTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Play IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, XTREAM IPTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Play IPTV Player on November 3, 2026.

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