Comparison

SWIPTV vs MySTB

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

Head to head
About

SWIPTV

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback with advanced features like catchup, HDR, and subtitle integration.

Highlights
  • M3U & Xtream Codes API support
  • Live TV, Movies, Series playback
  • Catchup and Replay functionality
  • HDR and Dolby Vision support
  • Trakt.tv integration
  • Subtitle search and download
  • Offline downloads
Features
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Swiptv - IPTV Player for M3U & Xtream Watch IPTV on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV with a fast, modern player. Swiptv is a powerful IPTV player compatible with M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API, designed for smooth playback, live TV, movies, series. - IPTV PLAYER IPTV (M3U, Xtream) Add multiple IPTV playlists. Full support for M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API. Live TV, Movies, Series Watch live TV, movies, series from your IPTV playlists. Catchup / Replay Access past programs, watch missed content easily. - PLAYER EXPERIENCE Smooth IPTV Player Fast, stable IPTV player inspired by IPTV Smarters, Tivimate, Smart IPTV. HDR, Dolby Vision High-quality playback with HDR, Dolby Vision support. Multiple Players VLC, KSPlayer supported. Picture in Picture (PiP) Keep watching IPTV while using other apps. Multi Player Watch multiple streams at the same time. - ADVANCED FEATURES Trakt Integration Sync watch history, track movies, series. OpenSubtitles Search, download subtitles instantly. Fast Refresh Update playlists quickly with optimized refresh system. Favorites Create custom categories, access content instantly. TMDB Integration Posters, ratings, metadata for movies, series. Multi Device iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV support. Offline Downloads Download content, watch anytime. - UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Unlimited Catchup Full EPG (TV Guide) Unlimited Refresh - DISCLAIMER Swiptv does not provide IPTV playlists or content. Users must provide their own content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MySTB

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

Highlights
  • Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream)
  • Import STB settings for multi-device use
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Favorites and recent watching lists
  • External player integration (e.g., VLC)
  • Multi-provider management
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Transform Your Streaming Experience with MySTB! Discover the ultimate IPTV player that brings all your favorite content together in one place. Designed for modern viewers, our app supports Stalker Portals, M3U playlists and Xtream giving you unparalleled access to your IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices—without the need for extra costs or additional subscriptions. Key Features: - Seamless Multi-Source Support: Stream content from Stalker-based providers (Mac address), Xtream (Username and Password) and M3U playlists effortlessly. - Innovative Device Integration: Import settings directly from your STB box and use your existing IPTV subscription across multiple devices. You don't even need to pay your provider for additional devices! - Modern, Intuitive UI: Navigate with ease using a sleek and user-friendly interface. - Favorites & Recent Watching: Quickly access your favorite channels and pick up where you left off. - External Player Support: Play your streams in popular apps like VLC for a customized viewing experience. - Multi-Provider Compatibility: Manage and switch between multiple IPTV providers with ease. - Customizable Themes: Personalize the app with various themes and layout options. - Secure & Private: Your data and viewing habits stay private and protected. - Autoplay next videos so you can keep watching without interruption Note: This app does not provide any content. You must add your own IPTV subscription, and you are responsible for the type of content you stream. This app is equivalent to a media player. You are fully responsible for any content you might add in this app Download now and turn every device into your ultimate entertainment hub! MySTB Premium is available as an auto-renewing yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://23apps.org/privacy/mystb

Screenshots

SWIPTV4 screens
MySTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MySTB at 4.7 against SWIPTV's 4.2. SWIPTV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. SWIPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of SWIPTV's written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWIPTV ships an update weekly, MySTB fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SWIPTV versus MySTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWIPTVMySTB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (125 ratings)4.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125 — better108
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreativeMindTejas Patel

Customer experience

SWIPTV

All ratings122 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative18.3%

MySTB

All ratings108 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

SWIPTV

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App crashes on Apple TV after updates
  • Playlist refresh errors on Apple TV
  • Movie downloads not working
  • Scrubbing forward/back doesn't work on demand content
  • App crashes on load, EPG not loading
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  • Downloads only the last item when multiple selected
  • Favorites and edited categories do not sync between devices
  • Recently played list never updates
  • App stopped working after 2 weeks
  • Movies no longer showing up
  • No stream works, no video loads
  • Downloads not working
  • Player causes a lot of buffering
  • Freezes all the time on Apple TV
  • Black screen after update
  • Lagging and takes forever to refresh
  • App repeats last 4 seconds in PIP mode
  • No sound when AirPlay
  • Player is paused when changing screen on MacBook
  • Ksplayer not working
  • Errors trying to refresh only on Apple TV
  • App doesn't work on Apple TV after new update
  • Crashes on load, EPG not loading
  • Downloads not working
  • Movie downloads not working
  • App crashes every time on Apple TV
  • Stopped working after 2 weeks
  • Movies are gone
  • No stream works
  • Apple TV keeps crashing
  • EPG doesn't work
  • Glitchy

Requested features

13 requests
  • Android and Android TV app
  • Lifetime subscription option
  • Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
  • Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
  • Rewind live channels
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  • Download series for offline viewing
  • Casting to Apple TV and Chromecast
  • Auto or manual hide feature for the menu
  • More customization for hiding tabs
  • Movie trailers
  • Aspect ratio fitting full screen on iPhone
  • Mark prior episodes as watched
  • Lifetime purchase option

MySTB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SWIPTV

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro 3 month (not sale anymore)$2.993 Months
  • Monthly - Family$3.991 Month
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  • Bi-Yearly$9.996 Months
  • Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
  • Bi-Yearly - Family$19.996 Months
  • Yearly - Family1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

MySTB

Subscriptions1
  • MySTB Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is SWIPTV free?
SWIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySTB free?
MySTB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SWIPTV or MySTB?
MySTB is rated higher. SWIPTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while MySTB averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.
Do SWIPTV or MySTB have ads?
Neither SWIPTV nor MySTB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWIPTV or MySTB?
SWIPTV ships an update weekly, and MySTB fortnightly. Most recently, SWIPTV was updated on October 30, 2026 and MySTB on October 30, 2026.

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