# NextStream vs XStream TV

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NextStream at 12.0 against XStream TV's 14.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NextStream against 5.0 for XStream TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextStream | XStream TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstream/id6470819706/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstream-tv/id6746771377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 90 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [South Georgia Governmental Services Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714262445) | [City of Williamstown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818437992) |

## What reviewers say

### NextStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstream/id6470819706)

Access your favorite movies, shows, games, and documentaries from anywhere. Enjoy features like Restart TV, Cloud-based DVR, and Universal Search for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Stream movies and shows, Cloud-based DVR, Universal search, Restart TV functionality, Binge Mode playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XStream TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xstream-tv/id6746771377)

Stream your favorite TV programming and manage DVR recordings directly from your mobile device. Browse program guides, watch live channels, and access on-demand content. Features like Catch-up and Restart TV enhance your viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Browse Program Guide, Watch Live Channels, On Demand Content, Catch-up and Restart TV, DVR Recording Management, Playback Transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextStream free?

NextStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XStream TV free?

XStream TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NextStream or XStream TV?

NextStream and XStream TV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NextStream or XStream TV have ads?

Neither NextStream nor XStream TV shows ads.

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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.*