XtreamLite by StbEmuTV vs CAST4K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XtreamLite by StbEmuTV
This app allows users to stream IPTV content on their iPhone and iPad using Xtream codes. It features a user-friendly interface for managing multiple portals, TV channels, Video on Demand, and TV series. Users can also manage favorite lists and profiles.
- Stream video from multiple protocols
- EPG support
- Manage TV channels and VOD
- Manage TV series
- Multiple portal management
- Favorite lists and profiles
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Best Xtream IPTV with complete support for iPad and iPhone, the way everyone wants to watch tv on their iPhone and iPad! Great user interface that will also allow you to manage your portals. You can maintain multiple portals using this app. StbEmuTV offers you the same UI feel as provided by your IPTV Service provider for your TV. Now you can easily use your xtream codes portal if you have an iPhone or an iPad. Features: - Stream video from multiple protocols (HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, TS, MMS) - EPG support - TV (Manage TV channels) - VOD (Video on Demand) - Series (TV Series) - Add, Edit, Delete, Share, Duplicate, Select Profiles and (Fast Switch) - Favorite List added (TV, VOD, Series) - Autoplay first channel of tv group. Disclaimer: - StbEmuTV does not provide or include any media or stream content - Users must enter their own portal details - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without the permission of the copyright holder.
CAST4K
This media player allows you to access your own streaming content by adding valid profile credentials. Browse your movies, series, and live TV with subtitle support and easily resume watching where you left off. It features a clean interface and profile management options.
- Profile login for content access
- Browse movies, series, and live TV
- Subtitle support
- Continue watching functionality
- Profile management and sharing
- Clean and fast interface
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CAST4k – Smart Media Player for Your Streaming Sources IMPORTANT: CAST4k is a media player only. It does not provide or include any streaming content. To use the app, users must add valid profile credentials. CAST4k should not be used to watch or distribute unlicensed content. Features: Profile Login: Enter your profile code to access your content. Home Screen: Navigate easily between Home, Live TV, Video Club, Favorites, Radio, Account, and Settings. Video Club: Browse and play your movies and series with subtitle support. Continue Watching: Instantly resume where you left off in Live TV or Video Club. Profile Management: Switch between profiles or share them easily using QR codes. Feedback and Settings: Clear data, log out, or share feedback directly from the app. Clean and Fast Interface: Designed for smooth performance across all iOS devices. Demo videos are included for demonstration purposes only, using publicly available content. Disclaimer CAST4k does not host, provide, or include any media or streaming content. Users are responsible for adding their own authorized profiles or playlists.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CAST4K at 100% against XtreamLite by StbEmuTV's 33%. CAST4K also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). XtreamLite by StbEmuTV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CAST4K holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAST4K has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of XtreamLite by StbEmuTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of CAST4K's.
XtreamLite by StbEmuTV ships an update every 8 days, CAST4K every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XtreamLite by StbEmuTV | CAST4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junaid Muhammad | Hassan Raza |
Customer experience
XtreamLite by StbEmuTV
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In-app purchases
XtreamLite by StbEmuTV
No in-app purchases
CAST4K
No in-app purchases
Questions
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