XPTV vs Aria2Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XPTV
This versatile media player supports a wide range of protocols including network drives, Emby, VOD, M3U, and IPTV. Users need to provide their own playlists to access content.
- Supports network drive playback
- Emby integration
- VOD playback
- M3U playlist support
- IPTV streaming
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XPTV 是一款支持网盘、Emby、VOD、M3U、IPTV等协议的多功能播放器 DISCLAIMER: All the information shown in the screenshots is just an example and after installing the app you won't see it. To use the app you need to have your playlist.
Aria2Server
This utility app allows users to run an Aria2 server on their iOS devices. It supports various download protocols like HTTP and FTP, offering a convenient way to manage downloads directly from your phone or tablet.
- Aria2 server functionality
- HTTP, FTP, and other protocol support
- Easy-to-use interface
- Runs on iOS devices
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Aria2 server that can run successfully on iOS, easy-to-use http, ftp and other protocol downloaders
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Verdict
XPTV and Aria2Server both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Aria2Server's written reviews are positive against 51% of XPTV's. Aria2Server also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). XPTV's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 9). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
XPTV costs $5.99 and Aria2Server $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for XPTV against 4.6 for Aria2Server. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XPTV has 281 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of XPTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aria2Server's.
XPTV ships an update every 6 days, Aria2Server weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XPTV | Aria2Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (281 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志勇 谭 | 悦 刘 |
Customer experience
XPTV
Aria2Server
Bugs and requests
XPTV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Inability to add Emby sources on iOS
- Incomplete subtitle display on Apple TV
- Frequent app crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Improved video playback stability
- Better compatibility with older devices
- More customization options
- Clearer update notes
Aria2Server
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XPTV
No in-app purchases
Aria2Server
No in-app purchases
