STB IPTV vs Streama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
STB IPTV
This application acts as an internet TV and Video on Demand player. It requires a stalker portal URL and a valid MAC address to function, supporting multiple middleware types. Users can search, sort, and control content playback with various casting options.
- Plays internet TV and Video on Demand
- Supports multiple stalker middleware
- Search and sort live channels and VOD
- Volume and light control via tap
- Airplay 2.0 and Chromecast casting
- Option to play in external players
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STB IPTV player will play internet TV, play Video on Demand. It requires URL of the stalker portal and a valid MAC address. It supports multiple stalker middleware. It supports 99.99% of STB urls. *** Try STB IPTV Lite first to check whether your service provider works or not before buying this *** Features: §ā Simple and user friendly user interfaces §ā Option to add multple stalker accounts §ā Option to search live channels, genre and videos on demands §ā Option to sort channels, genre or video on demands §ā Volume and light control using tap §ā Volume and light control using tap §ā It has two inbuilt video player one support Airplay 2.0, using that you can cast to your Airplay supported TV. § Another player supports Airplay 1 casting (audio only) to airplay supported speakers and Chromecast video to supported TV § Depending upon the Stalker middleware player is selected automatically to get maximum output from the player §ā From the player you can navigate directly to next series/movies/channel §ā Option to set aspect ratio §ā Option to lock screen §ā Option to play in external players like VLC and Infuse ***Important Information*** + Internet connection is required + Make sure it is compatible with your stalker account by downloading app "StbIPtv Lite" + Airplay 1 supported so no video casting only audio through Airplay + This is a player only so you need valid MAC and stalker URL + WIll show only things you have subscription from the IPTV provider. We don't have control.
Streama
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Your content. Your sources. One powerful player. Streama is a fast and elegant IPTV and media player built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add your own sources and enjoy Live TV, VOD, series, catch-up, and TV Guide in one beautifully designed app. Its modern playback engine has been carefully optimized for fast channel startup, smooth zapping, stable playback, and compatibility with both standard and less conventional IPTV streams. Key Features ⢠Multiple Source Types Add and manage M3U playlists, Xtream Codes accounts, and supported Stalker Portal sources in one place. ⢠Live TV, VOD & Series Browse live channels, movies, and series from your own provider using a consistent interface across all supported Apple devices. ⢠Fast, Reliable Playback Enjoy quick channel switching, intelligent buffering, automatic stream recovery, and improved audio/video synchronization. ⢠Smart TV Guide Use integrated XMLTV and provider EPG data to see what is currently playing and what is coming next. ⢠Catch-up & Archive Watch previously aired programs when catch-up is available from your provider. ⢠Powerful Playback Controls Resume watching, seek through supported content, select audio tracks and subtitles, and adjust the picture to your screen. ⢠Stream Doctor Get clearer information when a stream is unavailable, unsupported, or temporarily unable to connect. ⢠Search & Personalization Quickly find channels, programs, movies, and series. Organize favorites, pinned content, recent channels, and Continue Watching. ⢠iCloud Sync Keep supported sources, favorites, settings, viewing history, and playback progress synchronized across your Apple devices. ⢠Designed for Apple Devices A tailored experience for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, including background audio and an optimized large-screen interface. Some features require Streama Pro or Pro Plus. Content availability, formats, TV Guide data, catch-up, subtitles, and audio tracks depend on your provider. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Streama is a media player and does not provide, sell, recommend, or include any channels, playlists, subscriptions, accounts, or media content. Users must provide their own legally obtained content sources, such as an M3U playlist or compatible provider credentials. Streama is not affiliated with any third-party content provider and does not support or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Streama at Free against STB IPTV's $3.99. Streama also leads on device support (4 vs 2). STB IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Streama is free to download; STB IPTV costs $3.99 up front. Streama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. STB IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
STB IPTV ships an update weekly, Streama every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STB IPTV | Streama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free ā better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suchismita Mondal | EMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYK |
In-app purchases
STB IPTV
No in-app purchases
Streama
- Streama Pro+$0.991 Month
- Streama Pro$9.99









