Comparison

XPTV vs Chroma

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

Head to head
About

XPTV

This application allows users to subscribe to m3u links for access to a wide variety of TV channels. It supports numerous streaming formats and advanced display technologies like 4K and HDR.

Highlights
  • IPTV client
  • M3U link subscription
  • Supports m3u8, hls, mp4, mov
  • IPV6 support
  • 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision support
Features
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XPTV is a clean, easy-to-use media player for your own playlists and streams. Features: • Add M3U playlist links • Play HLS, M3U8, MP4, MOV and other common streaming formats • IPv6 support • 4K and HDR playback, including HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision on compatible devices • A simple interface designed for home viewing XPTV does not provide or host channels or media. You are responsible for adding content that you are authorized to access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: bbc6bae9@gmail.com

About

Chroma

Transform your Apple devices into a cinema-grade media player for your personal library. Enjoy direct playback of various formats, immersive spatial audio, and advanced subtitle controls. Offers offline viewing and a premium experience on Apple Vision Pro.

Highlights
  • Plex, Jellyfin, Emby server integration
  • Direct play for MKV and other formats
  • Dolby Vision, HDR, and multichannel audio
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Offline playback with resume
  • On-device live subtitle transcription
  • Immersive theater environments (Apple Vision Pro)
Features
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Chroma turns your iPhone and iPad into a cinema-grade player for your own media library. * Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby — multiple servers, one beautiful app * Direct play for formats servers usually transcode, including MKV * Dolby Vision, HDR, and multichannel audio * Picture in Picture — keep watching while you do anything else * Downloads and offline playback that remember where you left off * Transcribe: on-device live subtitles for videos that have none * Subtitle styling, audio track selection, and caption timing control * Skip intros and credits (Plex Pass required by library owner) * Home Screen widgets and deep links straight into playback And if you have an Apple Vision Pro: Chroma is its premier personal cinema — immersive theater environments, AI 3D, spatial video, and VR180/360 playback, with the same libraries, picking up right where your iPhone left off. I am actively developing this app and want it to be one of the best choices for your enjoyment. If you have feature suggestions or run into issues, let me know via the contact link so I can make sure they are on my radar! ** Chroma Pass ** Chroma Pass unlocks the full experience — no watch limit. It's available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, each with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Chroma Pass includes: * Removes the 5-minute watch time limitation. * Syncs playback time with your media server to pick up where you last watched. * One subscription for every platform: Chroma Pass unlocks Chroma on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. * Monthly: $2.99 * Yearly: $29.99 (7-day free trial) * Lifetime: $59.99 one-time — yours forever, no renewal. * For the subscription plans, payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the free trial unless cancelled, and auto-renews unless you disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your Apple Account settings. * The Lifetime purchase is a one-time charge and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://snacksaftermidnight.com/privacy/ End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XPTV3 screens
Chroma3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chroma at daily against XPTV's every 4 days. XPTV's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. XPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Chroma sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPTV ships an update every 4 days, Chroma daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XPTV versus Chroma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPTVChroma
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Huwen Software Co., Ltd.Snacks After Midnight

Customer experience

XPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chroma

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

XPTV

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly1 Month trial$1.993 Months
  • Yearly1 Month trial$3.991 Year
3 purchases

Chroma

Subscriptions2
  • Chroma Pass - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Chroma Pass - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chroma Pass - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is XPTV free?
XPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chroma free?
Chroma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XPTV or Chroma have ads?
Neither XPTV nor Chroma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XPTV or Chroma?
XPTV ships an update every 4 days, and Chroma daily. Most recently, XPTV was updated on November 4, 2026 and Chroma on November 5, 2026.

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