Comparison

EyeTV Netstream vs IPTV Ultra

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

Head to head
About

EyeTV Netstream

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a personal television receiver. Stream live digital TV from a network tuner anywhere in your home, with features like pausing, timeshifting, and recording shows directly to your device. Access up to 14 days of program guides with detailed show information.

Highlights
  • Watch, pause, and timeshift live TV
  • Record shows directly to your device
  • Transfer recordings to Mac/PC via iTunes
  • Up to 14-day program guide
  • Share show recommendations
  • Teletext support (iPad)
Features
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Turn your iPad and iPhone into a wireless television! Use this app with an EyeTV Netstream network tuner to receive live TV anywhere in your home. New Feature • Online Program guide for up to 14 days with detailed show information. Account registration is requried, now with 1 month free trial for new users. App Features • Watch, pause, and timeshift live digital television on your iPad or iPhone • Record your favorite shows directly on your iPad or iPhone - even when the EyeTV Netstream app is running in the background • Use iTunes to transfer recorded shows to your Mac or PC • Program guide for up to seven days with detailed show information and feature to share recommendations via email or Twitter • Teletext (iPad) About EyeTV Netstream Network Tuners • EyeTV Netstream makes TV simply part of your home network • Stream TV to any device on the local Wi-Fi network • Watch HD channels on your tablet and smartphone thanks to hardware transcoding • Learn more about EyeTV Netstream at https://www.geniatech.eu/product/eyetv-netstream-4sat/ Important Notes • The availability and amount of program data varies by broadcaster. • Performance may be limited by network bandwidth. We recommend an 802.11n network for wireless streaming. • Encrypted channels not supported on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. System Requirements • iPad Air, iPad (iPad 2 or later), iPad mini, iPhone (iPhone 4S or later) or iPod touch (5th generation) • EyeTV Netstream 4Sat, EyeTV Netstream 4C, EyeTV Netstream Sat or EyeTV Netstream DTT (Firmware 1.1.3 or later)

About

IPTV Ultra

Stream live TV channels and on-demand content from your provider or free online sources. Enjoy a modern viewing experience with 4K playback, EPG, and recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • 4K playback
  • M3U & Xtream Codes playlist support
  • EPG (TV Guide)
  • Smart reminders
  • Record live TV
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Watch TV the way you want — anytime, anywhere! Enjoy live channels and on-demand content from your Internet Service Provider or explore free IPTV sources online — all with a smooth and modern viewing experience. Features you’ll love: - Crystal-clear 4K playback with a powerful built-in player - Seamless playlist support: M3U & Xtream Codes API - Wide compatibility with popular streaming formats: HLS, RTMP, MPEG-DASH, Transport Stream, RTSP, MMS, and more - EPG (TV Guide) with automatic updates - Smart reminders so you never miss your favorite shows - Record live TV and watch later, anytime - Dark Mode for a sleek look and comfortable night watching

Screenshots

EyeTV Netstream3 screens
IPTV Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Ultra at 4.6 against EyeTV Netstream's 1.0. IPTV Ultra also leads on ratings volume (392 vs 4) and review sentiment (42% vs 34%). EyeTV Netstream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Ultra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month. EyeTV Netstream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Ultra holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Ultra has 392 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of EyeTV Netstream's written reviews are positive against 42% of IPTV Ultra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, IPTV Ultra every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EyeTV Netstream versus IPTV Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeTV NetstreamIPTV Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (392 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews42.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4392 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTDTan Nguyen

Customer experience

EyeTV Netstream

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral15.2%
Negative50.8%

IPTV Ultra

All ratings391 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.6%

In-app purchases

None

EyeTV Netstream

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

IPTV Ultra

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$3.391 Month
  • Family Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Family Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99

Questions

Is EyeTV Netstream free?
EyeTV Netstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Ultra free?
IPTV Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EyeTV Netstream or IPTV Ultra?
IPTV Ultra is rated higher. EyeTV Netstream averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IPTV Ultra averages 4.6 from 392 ratings.
Do EyeTV Netstream or IPTV Ultra have ads?
Neither EyeTV Netstream nor IPTV Ultra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeTV Netstream or IPTV Ultra?
EyeTV Netstream ships an update every 3 months, and IPTV Ultra every 6 weeks. Most recently, EyeTV Netstream was updated on November 1, 2026 and IPTV Ultra on November 3, 2026.

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