# Horizon Stream vs Iris

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Horizon Stream | Iris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-stream-iptv-player/id6550910964/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-iptv-player-pro/id6758910789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hamza Chaouki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665786724) | [Mustafa YILDIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784681185) |

## What reviewers say

### Horizon Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-stream-iptv-player/id6550910964)

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:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads One Month at a Time | $2.99 | per month |
| Horizon Stream Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Streaming All Year Long | $19.99 | per year |
| Horizon Stream Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### Iris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iris-iptv-player-pro/id6758910789)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Iris Pro Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*