Comparison

XPTV vs Seven Player

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

Seven Player

This app consolidates live TV, movies, series, and web entertainment into a single, polished interface. It allows users to record live streams, watch multiple streams simultaneously, and access content offline. The app prioritizes a clean, dark-first design for an optimized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Live TV browsing
  • Resume watching movies and series
  • Record live TV streams
  • Multiscreen viewing
  • Catch-up and time-shift functionality
  • Twitch and creator stream integration
  • Downloadable content for offline access
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Seven Player — watch on your terms Seven Player is a premium media hub for live television, movies, series, and web entertainment—built for viewers who want one polished app instead of juggling multiple players. What you can do • Live TV — Browse channels and categories with a layout tuned for phone and tablet. • Movies & series — Pick up where you left off with a watch experience designed for long sessions. • Record live TV — Save live streams to your device when your source supports recording. • Multiscreen — Watch up to two live streams side by side on one screen (up to two streams on iPhone and iPad). • Catch-up & time-shift — Jump back to programs when your source supports it. • Twitch & more — Follow live gaming and creator streams alongside your usual lineup. • Built-in VPN — Optional WireGuard-based protection on supported subscription plans, where available. • Downloads & library — Keep your content organized and easy to reach on the go. • Smart home screen — Quick access to the services and sources you use most. Made for real screens Clean typography, a dark-first interface, and controls that work in landscape—so you spend less time navigating and more time watching. Important Seven Player is a media player and aggregator. You add your own sources, playlists, and credentials. The app does not supply or host third-party channels or copyrighted content. After the 7-day trial, continued use requires an active subscription. We’re listening Your feedback drives every update—performance, design, and new capabilities. Welcome to Seven Player: one home for how you watch today. Privacy Policy: https://sevenplayer.org/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XPTV3 screens
Seven Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Seven Player at free against XPTV's free with in-app purchases. Seven Player also leads on device support (6 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). XPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Seven Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPTV ships an update every 4 days, Seven Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
XPTV versus Seven Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPTVSeven Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Huwen Software Co., Ltd.Seven Pictures

Customer experience

XPTV

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

Seven Player

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

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
2 purchases

Seven Player

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Year — Full Access$9.991 Year
  • 1 Year — Access + VPN$39.991 Year

Questions

Is XPTV free?
XPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seven Player free?
Seven Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XPTV or Seven Player have ads?
Neither XPTV nor Seven Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XPTV or Seven Player?
XPTV ships an update every 4 days, and Seven Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, XPTV was updated on October 27, 2026 and Seven Player on October 24, 2026.

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