# IPTV Player vs IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 5.0 against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 3.4. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews)** | [3.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-xtream-nextgen/id6754535943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [ERHAN AKSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809810981) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists or Xtream Codes servers. Enjoy thousands of channels in HD across your Apple devices with features like picture-in-picture and watch history. Unlock an ad-free, high-quality experience with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Live Channels, Movies & Series, Multiple Playlist Organization, VLC-Powered Playback Engine, Watch History & Favorites, Picture-in-Picture Mode, Face ID / Touch ID Protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Use | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-xtream-nextgen/id6754535943)

This app transforms your Apple device into a media hub for seamless 4K streaming. Download content for offline viewing, manage playlists with an advanced editor, and connect multiple providers for a unified library. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with robust customization and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Offline download for VOD and series, Advanced playlist and channel editor, Unlimited M3U and Xtream Codes connections, Zero-buffer 4K playback, Smart EPG (TV Guide), Parental controls, Family Sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextGen Pro Family - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NextGen | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| NextGen Pro Annual (Family) | $19.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Family - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NexGen Smart IPTV Lifetime access | $29.99 | one-time |
| NextGen Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen free?

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen have ads?

Neither IPTV Player nor IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?

IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen on October 7, 2026.

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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.*