# Xtream IPTV vs IPTV Xtream

The clearest difference is monetization model: IPTV Xtream at freemium against Xtream IPTV's subscription. IPTV Xtream also leads on ads (none vs shown). Xtream IPTV's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xtream IPTV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and IPTV Xtream sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 251 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Xtream IPTV's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Xtream IPTV ships an update every 8 days, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xtream IPTV | IPTV Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smarters-player/id6504405496/reviews) | **[4.6 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 83 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Atharva System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620858705) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## What reviewers say

### Xtream IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smarters-player/id6504405496)

Stream, manage, and enjoy live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists on your iOS device. Offers screen mirroring and customizable display modes for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** IPTV Streaming, M3U Playlist Support, Screen Mirroring, Dark and Light Mode, Content Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly IPTV Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Lifetime Discounted | $49.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571)

This app allows users to create, manage, and play their own custom IPTV playlists from various sources like Xtream Codes and M3U files. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background play, and AirPlay support for a flexible streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Custom playlist creation, Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, MP4, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background playback, AirPlay support, Multiple playlist management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slick and fast
- 👍 Attractive and functional
- 👍 Works quite well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to speak technogibberish
- 🐛 Doesn't save local files
- 🐛 Can't save items to playlist
- 🐛 Airplay & Chromecast not working
- 🐛 Chromecast and AirPlay doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't provide any instructions
- Developer support form has disappearing submit button
- No way to contact developer
- Live channels, series, and movies are empty

**Requested features**

- Search and sorting options
- EPG support
- Option to hide selected groups
- PiP support
- Replace Home/Start screen with a preferred channel list/playlist/favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xtream IPTV free?

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

### Is IPTV Xtream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xtream IPTV or IPTV Xtream?

IPTV Xtream is rated higher. Xtream IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 251 ratings.

### Do Xtream IPTV or IPTV Xtream have ads?

Xtream IPTV shows ads; IPTV Xtream does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xtream IPTV or IPTV Xtream?

Xtream IPTV ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, Xtream IPTV was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 30, 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.*