Comparison

PerChat AI vs IPTV Xtream

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

Head to head
About

PerChat AI

Engage in private AI conversations powered by your own device. Create detailed characters and enjoy offline chat experiences. Enhance chats by using a Mac or Windows PC as a remote server for more complex interactions.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing for privacy
  • Offline chat functionality
  • Create detailed AI characters
  • Role-play with various personas
  • Use Mac/Windows PC as remote server
  • Curated LLM model selection
Features
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PerChat AI, the chatbot app powered by your own devices. Unlike other AI chatbot apps, all Characters, Chats, and data remains on your iPhone at all times and no data is shared. This app can run AI chats all on your iPhone if you wish, no internet required! It supports a wide range of iPhones, starting from the iPhone XS and up. 4GB of RAM is recommended but the more RAM you have, the better! If you happen to have a Mac or Windows PC lying around, you can have more complex and interesting chats by using that machine as a remote server for this app. Note that remote chatting is only supported on your own home network, or with the use of a VPN to access outside your home. You can run the PerChat AI server on your Mac or Windows PC with some hand-picked models, or you can run your own server such as LM Studio or Ollama, and have character chats using those tools. Features: - create richly detailed Characters to chat with, and Personas to chat with - partake in epic conversations with dungeon masters, real celebrities, or any character you can imagine - choose from a curated list of LLM models that will run well on your iPhone to change the flavor of your chats - run a vast number of LLMs on your own Mac or Windows PC to offload computing, and improve chat quality

About

IPTV Xtream

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
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IPTV Xtream – Smart IPTV Player for Your Playlists IPTV Xtream is a fast, flexible IPTV smart player for playing and organizing content from your own authorized sources. Connect through Xtream Codes API, import M3U playlists, or open direct MP4 links to create a personalized library of live channels, movies, series, and compatible media. Whether you need an IPTV player, Xtream IPTV solution, IPTV Pro experience, or an alternative to IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smarters Lite, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, and other Smarters IPTV players, IPTV Xtream provides convenient playback and playlist-management tools in one intuitive app. CREATE. ORGANIZE. STREAM. MULTIPLE PLAYLIST SUPPORT Manage multiple playlists for different users, profiles, providers, or content categories. Quickly switch between saved libraries and keep your IPTV content organized. XTREAM CODES, M3U AND MP4 Connect using compatible Xtream Codes API details, import M3U playlists, or add direct MP4 links. IPTV Xtream supports authorized live IPTV streams, VOD libraries, and personal media. ADVANCED IPTV PLAYER Enjoy smooth playback with support for popular formats, including M3U, MP4, MOV, and WebVTT subtitles. The integrated player delivers the convenient experience expected from a modern IPTV stream player. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Continue watching compatible videos in a floating window while using other apps. BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep supported audio playing when the app is minimized or your device is locked. AIRPLAY SUPPORT Send compatible content to an AirPlay-enabled television or device and enjoy your playlists on a larger screen. YOUR PERSONALIZED MEDIA HUB Create custom channel lists, organize VOD libraries, add multiple users, and manage your content in one place. IPTV Xtream puts your playlists and viewing preferences in your hands. USE IPTV XTREAM TO: • Play authorized M3U playlists • Connect to compatible Xtream Codes API services • Open supported MP4 media links • Organize live channels and VOD libraries • Manage multiple users and playlists • Watch with Picture-in-Picture • Use background playback and AirPlay PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to IPTV Xtream Premium to unlock: • Picture-in-Picture and lock-screen playback • AirPlay support • An ad-free experience • Unlimited channel organization • Custom playlist creation • Multiple user profiles • Multiple M3U playlists SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Weekly: $4.99 with a 3-day free trial • Yearly: $22.99 • Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase Prices may vary by country, currency, taxes, or App Store pricing. The final price is shown before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation. When a free trial applies, the selected subscription begins automatically after the trial unless canceled beforehand. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID settings. Manage subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER IPTV Xtream is an independent media player and playlist-management app. It does not provide, sell, host, or retransmit IPTV subscriptions, premium channels, copyrighted broadcasts, or unauthorized streams. Users must provide their own playlists, media links, and login credentials from sources they are legally authorized to access. IPTV Xtream is not affiliated with or endorsed by IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smart Player, IPTV Smarters Lite, IPTV Smarters Player Pro, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, or other third-party IPTV products. These names are referenced only for compatibility and comparison. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? support@apptivityglobal.com Privacy Policy: https://apptivityglobal.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://apptivityglobal.com/terms-of-conditions/ Your playlists. Your content. Your way.

Screenshots

PerChat AI4 screens
IPTV Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PerChat AI at 100% against IPTV Xtream's 51%. PerChat AI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). IPTV Xtream's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. IPTV Xtream sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PerChat AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PerChat AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 253 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PerChat AI's written reviews are positive against 51% of IPTV Xtream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PerChat AI ships an update every 4 weeks, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PerChat AI versus IPTV Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerChat AIIPTV Xtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (253 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better51.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB177 MB
Age rating17++12
DeveloperRyan LaseterKeyur Kyada

Customer experience

PerChat AI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IPTV Xtream

All ratings250 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative43.6%

Bugs and requests

PerChat AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPTV Xtream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

None

PerChat AI

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

IPTV Xtream

Subscriptions7
  • weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is PerChat AI free?
PerChat AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Xtream free?
IPTV Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PerChat AI or IPTV Xtream?
PerChat AI is rated higher. PerChat AI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 253 ratings.
Do PerChat AI or IPTV Xtream have ads?
Neither PerChat AI nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PerChat AI or IPTV Xtream?
PerChat AI ships an update every 4 weeks, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, PerChat AI was updated on November 4, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on November 10, 2026.

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