Comparison

IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream vs IPTV Plus

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

Head to head
About

IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream

Stream your IPTV content with a versatile player that supports various formats and resolutions. Manage playlists, set parental controls, and enjoy a personalized viewing experience with a program guide and smart navigation.

Highlights
  • Upload M3U & Xtream playlists
  • Full playlist management
  • Parental controls & PIN lock
  • Smart navigation & Continue Watching
  • Program Guide (EPG)
  • Multilingual support
  • Web-based remote management
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IPTV Player io is a powerful and user-friendly media player that gives you full control over your IPTV streaming experience. Upload your own playlist to start a free IPTV trial or run an IPTV test, and explore a rich set of features designed for ease, flexibility, and personalization. Supported Formats & Resolutions: - Compatible with Xtream Codes API, M3U, M3U8, TS - Supports 4K, 8K, Full HD, 1080p, and HD streaming Key Features: - Upload Your Own Content: Add your IPTV playlist using a URL, username/password, or by uploading a file. - Full Playlist Control: Create, manage, and sort your playlists with advanced options like A–Z sorting or by recently added. - Multilingual Support: Enjoy your content in the language of your choice. - Favorites & Parental Control: Add channels to your favorites, hide or lock categories, and set a PIN for child-safe access. - Smart Navigation: Explore movies and series, view cast info, enable and customize subtitles, and pick up where you left off with "Continue Watching." - Program Guide (EPG): Never miss your favorite shows—browse through EPG, check what’s next, or rewatch what you missed. - Web-Based Access: Manage your playlist remotely via our web portal using your device MAC and key. Note: IPTV Player io does not provide content or playlists. Features may vary based on the quality and structure of your playlist. Please contact your provider for any content-related issues. Download IPTV Player io today and experience IPTV your way—secure, intuitive, and made for ultimate streaming control.

About

IPTV Plus

Features
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IPTV Plus is the premium IPTV & M3U player that brings your Live TV, Movies and TV Shows to life — in style. Try every feature free for 7 days. (IPTV Plus does NOT provide any content. You add your own Xtream Codes login or M3U/M3U8 playlist. Continued use requires a Premium subscription after the free trial.) WHY IPTV PLUS • Works with everything — Xtream Codes API, M3U & M3U8 playlists • Plays every format — MP4, MKV, AVI, TS, HLS and more (powered by VLCKit) • Dolby Vision, HDR10 & HLG for a true cinematic picture • Stunning, intuitive interface — available in 11 languages • No ads. Ever. LIVE TV & EPG • Full TV Guide (EPG) — see what's on now & next, with auto-EPG discovery • Program reminders so you never miss a show • Catch-up & Archive — replay past programs • Parental controls — lock adult or selected categories with a PIN MOVIES & SERIES • Beautiful Movies & Series pages with "Recently Added" and "Top 10" rows • Binge-ready series experience — episodes auto-play the next one, watched episodes are marked, and Continue Watching takes you right back to the exact episode • Cast, ratings & artwork powered by TMDb ONE SUBSCRIPTION, EVERY SCREEN • Subscribe once on your iPhone or iPad — activate IPTV Plus on your Smart TV with a simple code • Picture-in-Picture — keep watching while you multitask • Offline Downloads — take your movies anywhere • AirPlay to your TV, Sleep timer, playback speed & aspect control • Multiple playlists — all your providers in one app PERSONALIZE • Favorites, Recently Added & Continue Watching • Multi-track audio & subtitle selection • Hide, sort and organize channels & categories SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION (Auto-Renewable) IPTV Plus includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a Premium subscription (or one-time Lifetime purchase) is required. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings after purchase. Attributions & Legal • Content: IPTV Plus does not provide or include any media. Users must provide their own content. • Metadata: provided by the TMDb API. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. • Playback engine includes VLCKit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.zgamestudios.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream3 screens
IPTV Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream at fortnightly against IPTV Plus's monthly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream ships an update fortnightly, IPTV Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream versus IPTV Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVPlayer.io | m3u & XtreamIPTV Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArmen HakobyanSerdar Akgul

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream

One-time2
  • Lifetime Activation$6.99
  • Lifetime activation$12.99
3 purchases

IPTV Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream free?
IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Plus free?
IPTV Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream or IPTV Plus have ads?
Neither IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream nor IPTV Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream or IPTV Plus?
IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream ships an update fortnightly, and IPTV Plus monthly. Most recently, IPTVPlayer.io | m3u & Xtream was updated on October 18, 2026 and IPTV Plus on October 9, 2026.

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