Comparison

STB IPTV vs MAX IPTV

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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: §  Simple and user friendly user interfaces §  Option to add multple stalker accounts §  Option to search live channels, genre and videos on demands §  Option to sort channels, genre or video on demands §  Volume and light control using tap §  Volume and light control using tap §  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 §  From the player you can navigate directly to next series/movies/channel §  Option to set aspect ratio §  Option to lock screen §  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.

About

MAX IPTV

This media player allows you to stream your own live TV, movies, and series on Apple TV. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like EPG, catch-up, and subtitle downloads. Customize your viewing with favorites and custom lists.

Highlights
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and Stalker Portal playlists
  • Live TV with EPG and catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series browsing with subtitle support
  • Favorites and custom channel list creation
  • Cross-device sync and backup/restore
  • Available in 20 languages
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MAX IPTV is a premium IPTV player for Apple TV. Load your own playlist and enjoy your live TV, movies, and series on the big screen — with a fast, beautiful interface built for tvOS. IMPORTANT: MAX IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, streams, or content. You bring your own playlist from your own IPTV provider. SUPPORTS YOUR PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes — server, username, and password • M3U / M3U8 — paste a playlist URL • Stalker Portal — portal URL and MAC address LIVE TV • Full channel list with categories • Electronic Program Guide — NOW/NEXT and a full time-grid guide • Watch Recorded — replay a programme that already aired - catch-up. • Channel logos, info banner, quick zapping • Reminders for upcoming programs MOVIES & SERIES • Browse your movies and series by category • Subtitles from OpenSubtitles — Find subtitles for any movie or episode direct in player. • Rich detail pages — plot, cast, director, genre, rating, trailers • Continue Watching — pick up where you left off • Season and episode browsing MAKE IT YOURS • Favorites for channels, movies, and series • Create your own custom channel lists • Search across everything • Multiple playlists — switch anytime EVERYWHERE YOU WATCH • One account works across your devices • Playlists, favorites, and settings sync automatically • Back up and restore your setup • Available in 20 languages SUBSCRIPTION MAX IPTV is free to use for the first 7 days. After the trial, an annual subscription is required to keep using the app. Choose from three auto-renewable plans: • Silver — 2 devices — $9.99/year (USD) • Gold — 5 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore — $14.99/year (USD) • Diamond — 10 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore, all premium features — $19.99/year (USD) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maxiptv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://maxiptv.app/terms Bring your playlist to your pocket.

Screenshots

STB IPTV4 screens
MAX IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MAX IPTV at Free against STB IPTV's $3.99. MAX IPTV also leads on device support (5 vs 2). STB IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment and ads 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

MAX IPTV is free to download; STB IPTV costs $3.99 up front. MAX IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. STB IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STB IPTV ships an update weekly, MAX IPTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
STB IPTV versus MAX IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTB IPTVMAX IPTV
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuchismita MondalNaser Chorake Yekshahve

Customer experience

STB IPTV

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MAX IPTV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

STB IPTV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MAX IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • MAX IPTV silver$9.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV gold$14.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV Diamond$19.991 Year

Questions

Is STB IPTV free?
STB IPTV costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAX IPTV free?
MAX IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STB IPTV or MAX IPTV have ads?
Neither STB IPTV nor MAX IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STB IPTV or MAX IPTV?
STB IPTV ships an update weekly, and MAX IPTV every 2 months. Most recently, STB IPTV was updated on October 22, 2026 and MAX IPTV on October 6, 2026.

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