# IPTVio vs IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

The clearest difference is rating: IPTVio at 5.0 against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 3.6. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTVio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTVio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTVio ships an update every 10 days, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTVio | IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvio-iptv-smart-player/id1660943505/reviews)** | [3.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-xtream-nextgen/id6754535943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demre Bicer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660943657) | [ERHAN AKSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809810981) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTVio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvio-iptv-smart-player/id1660943505)

Stream your own digital content with this advanced IPTV player. Enjoy seamless playback, offline downloads, and personalized audio/subtitle options. Sync your viewing experience across multiple devices for ultimate convenience.

**Highlights:** Resume playback from where you left off, Add shows and movies to favorites, Download content for offline viewing, Syncs across multiple devices, Personalized audio and subtitle selection, Advanced video player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vinble IPTV Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Vinble IPTV Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-xtream-nextgen/id6754535943)

Organize and play your M3U or Xtream playlists with this native media player. Browse live TV, movies, and series with EPG guides. Unlock advanced features like multiview and iCloud sync with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 and Xtream playlist support, Live TV and EPG guide integration, Multiview for up to four channels (Pro), Movie and series browsing with playback progress, Search and content organization, iCloud sync for app data (Pro), Picture-in-Picture support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextGen Pro Family - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NextGen Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Annual (Family) | $19.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Family - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTVio free?

IPTVio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen free?

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTVio or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?

IPTVio is rated higher. IPTVio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do IPTVio or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen have ads?

Neither IPTVio nor IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTVio or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?

IPTVio ships an update every 10 days, and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. Most recently, IPTVio was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen on November 12, 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.*