Comparison

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG vs MiroPlayer

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

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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/

About

MiroPlayer

A fast and modern media player supporting all playlist types for a smooth user experience. Easily find your favorite content with advanced play history.

Highlights
  • Super fast media playback
  • Supports all playlist types
  • Modern user interface
  • Smooth user experience
  • Advanced play history
Features
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MiroPlayer is a video player for iPhone and iPad that plays the IPTV playlist you already have. Add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login once on the MiroPlayer website, and your live channels, movies and series appear in one place. MiroPlayer does not include any channels, playlists or media, and it does not provide or sell access to any. You need your own playlist from a provider you are authorized to use. LIVE TV • Channel groups, plus your Favorites and Recently Viewed channels • The channel list opens over the picture, so you keep watching while you browse • Swipe up or down on the picture to change channel • Current and next program in the channel banner when your Xtream Codes provider supplies a guide • Replay: go back to earlier programs on Xtream Codes channels that offer catch-up • Search every group at once MOVIES AND SERIES • Poster grid with your provider's categories, Favorites and Recently Viewed • Sort by date added, name or rating, and search by title • Details page with plot, cast and genre • Seasons and episodes, with the next episode starting on its own • Continue watching where you stopped, or start again from the beginning PLAYBACK • Choose any subtitle and audio track a movie or episode carries • Subtitle size and color you can adjust • Double-tap the left or right side of a movie or episode to skip 10 seconds • Pinch to switch the picture between fit, fill and stretch • Plays HLS (m3u8) and the other stream formats IPTV providers commonly use MADE FOR TOUCH Tap a channel or a poster to start watching. Touch and hold a channel, a group or a poster for more options, such as adding it to Favorites or moving it. Live channels and groups can also be locked from there. MAKE IT YOURS • Keep several playlists on one device and switch between them • Parental control: lock live channels, whole live groups and Settings behind a PIN • Reorder channels and groups, and hide the categories you never use • Turn watch history on or off for live TV, movies and series • 16 interface languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian GETTING STARTED 1. Open MiroPlayer. It shows your device's MAC address and device key, and a QR code. 2. Go to www.miroplayer.com or scan the code, enter those details and add your M3U link or Xtream Codes login. 3. Tap Reload on the start screen, or Refresh on the home screen, and your playlist is ready. PLEASE NOTE MiroPlayer is a media player only. It contains no content, provides no playlists and is not affiliated with any content or channel provider. Only play streams you have the right to watch. Channel names, programs and artwork shown in the screenshots are fictional and for illustration only. Questions or feedback: info@miroplayer.com

Screenshots

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG4 screens
MiroPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiroPlayer at none against IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG's 4. MiroPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support 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. IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MiroPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiroPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG has 296 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG ships an update weekly, MiroPlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG versus MiroPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPGMiroPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (296 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOleksandr DanchenkoMarwan Sibaa

Customer experience

IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG

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

MiroPlayer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

MiroPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG free?
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiroPlayer free?
MiroPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG or MiroPlayer?
MiroPlayer is rated higher. IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while MiroPlayer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG or MiroPlayer have ads?
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG shows ads; MiroPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG or MiroPlayer?
IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG ships an update weekly, and MiroPlayer monthly. Most recently, IPTV Player M3U8 Xtream EPG was updated on November 7, 2026 and MiroPlayer on November 5, 2026.

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