# XTREAM IPTV vs Play IPTV Player

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | XTREAM IPTV | Play IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-tv-player-ip-plus/id1629217696/reviews) | **[4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-iptv-player/id6446706906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yana Beschetnikova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625459255) | [Quentin Rathonie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510333819) |

## What reviewers say

### XTREAM IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-tv-player-ip-plus/id1629217696)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV PRO 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| IPTV PRO 1 year | $19.99 | per year |


### Play IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-iptv-player/id6446706906)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*