Comparison

Horizon Stream vs Iris

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

Head to head
About

Horizon Stream

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, series, and radio using your existing Xtream Codes service. It offers features like EPG, catch-up TV, picture-in-picture, and background audio playback. Customize your viewing experience with multiple themes and smart organization tools.

Highlights
  • Live TV with EPG
  • On-demand movies and series
  • Picture-in-Picture playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Multiple stunning themes
  • Live network monitor
  • Parental controls
Features
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Stream live TV, movies, series, and radio anywhere with Horizon Stream, the most beautiful IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Connect any Xtream Codes service in seconds and enjoy the entire Apple ecosystem in one place. LIVE TV WITH EPG • Thousands of live channels with full electronic program guide • Catch up TV to rewatch programs from the past 7 days • Real time channel preview and instant zapping • Smart filters by category, country, language, and quality ON DEMAND MOVIES AND SERIES • Full metadata: poster art, cast, genre, ratings, trailers • Resume from where you left off across all your devices • Continue Watching rail with per type controls • Advanced search, sort, and discover by genre or year PREMIUM PLAYER • Picture in Picture so video keeps playing when you switch apps • Background audio playback for radio and live news • Quality selection from Auto to 4K Ultra HD • Adjustable speed (0.5x to 2x), subtitles, audio tracks, AirPlay 4 STUNNING THEMES Pick the look that matches your vibe: • COSMIC. Indigo nebula with cyan accents • GLOSSY. Cinematic red orange gradient • AURORA. Northern lights teal and violet glow • PULSE. Electric blue heartbeat with live EKG LIVE NETWORK MONITOR A live speed test ring on the home screen shows your current Mbps in real time and recommends the best stream quality for your connection. SMART ORGANIZATION • Favorites for one tap access to channels, movies, and series • Watch history that syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro • Multiple users on a single device with per account credentials • Parental controls with PIN protection • Multi language: English, Arabic (RTL), French, Dutch, German FOOTBALL STATS (PRO) • Live scores and fixtures from major leagues • Standings, team stats, and squad info • Save your favorite teams for instant updates ONE SUBSCRIPTION, EVERY DEVICE Your subscription works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Sign in once, watch everywhere. PLANS • Plus Monthly. $2.99 per month • Plus Annual. $19.99 per year (save 44%) • Pro Monthly. $5.99 per month. Ultra HD plus multiscreen plus downloads • Pro Annual. $34.99 per year. 3 day free trial GETTING STARTED Use your existing Xtream Codes credentials, or scan the QR code on another device for instant setup. Download Horizon Stream and turn your iPhone or iPad into a complete entertainment center. Terms: https://horizonstream.app/terms Privacy: https://horizonstream.app/privacy

About

Iris

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this advanced player. It offers detailed information for content, interactive EPG, and personalized favorites. Manage multiple accounts and enjoy seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Connects via Xtream Codes or M3U URL
  • Detailed movie/series info with TMDB data
  • Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Save favorite channels, movies, and series
  • Search across live TV, movies, and series
  • Manage multiple IPTV accounts
  • High-performance VLC player core
Features
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Iris: IPTV Pro is the most advanced IPTV player for iOS and iPadOS. Connect your IPTV service using Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist URL and enjoy seamless streaming of thousands of live channels, movies, and TV series — all in one elegant app. Movie and series pages feature high-definition posters, wide backdrops, full plot summaries, IMDB-style ratings, and release info powered by TMDB. Tap any actor to read their biography and browse every title in your IPTV library they appear in. Watch hundreds of live channels and tap the calendar icon to open the interactive EPG overlay with current and upcoming programs. Browse and stream your full movie and series catalogue. Continue watching right where you left off. Save your favorite channels, movies, and series for instant access. Search across live TV, movies, and series instantly. Manage multiple IPTV accounts and switch between them with a single tap. Fully localized in 12 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. Built on a high-performance VLC player core for smooth, reliable playback. No registration required — your credentials are stored securely on your device only. Note: Iris requires an active IPTV subscription from a third-party provider.

Screenshots

Horizon Stream4 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Iris at none against Horizon Stream's shown. Iris also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Horizon Stream sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Horizon Stream against 5.0 for Iris. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Horizon Stream ships an update every 3 months, Iris fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Horizon Stream versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorizon StreamIris
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHamza ChaoukiMustafa YILDIZ

Customer experience

Horizon Stream

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Iris

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Horizon Stream

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads One Month at a Time$2.991 Month
  • Horizon Stream Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Streaming All Year Long$19.991 Year
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  • Horizon Stream Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Iris

One-time1
  • Iris Pro Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is Horizon Stream free?
Horizon Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Horizon Stream or Iris?
Horizon Stream and Iris are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Horizon Stream or Iris have ads?
Horizon Stream shows ads; Iris does not.
Which is updated more often, Horizon Stream or Iris?
Horizon Stream ships an update every 3 months, and Iris fortnightly. Most recently, Horizon Stream was updated on November 12, 2026 and Iris on October 31, 2026.

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