Comparison

IPTV M3U vs MySTB

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

Head to head
About

IPTV M3U

This application allows you to stream live TV channels, movies, and other multimedia content using M3U playlist files. Easily load and manage your favorite streams from various online sources.

Highlights
  • Load M3U playlists
  • Stream live TV
  • Watch movies and TV shows
  • Manage multimedia content
  • Supports various online sources
Features
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IPTV M3U is an application to load playlists of live TV channels, films, TV shows and other multimedia content. M3U files are usually text files containing URLs or server addresses where TV channels or other multimedia content can be accessed. These files can be easily modified and edited using a regular text editor. M3U files are often found on the internet, both free and paid. It is important to ensure that the source of the M3U file is legal and reliable to avoid copyright issues.

About

MySTB

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

Highlights
  • Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream)
  • Import STB settings for multi-device use
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Favorites and recent watching lists
  • External player integration (e.g., VLC)
  • Multi-provider management
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Transform Your Streaming Experience with MySTB! Discover the ultimate IPTV player that brings all your favorite content together in one place. Designed for modern viewers, our app supports Stalker Portals, M3U playlists and Xtream giving you unparalleled access to your IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices—without the need for extra costs or additional subscriptions. Key Features: - Seamless Multi-Source Support: Stream content from Stalker-based providers (Mac address), Xtream (Username and Password) and M3U playlists effortlessly. - Innovative Device Integration: Import settings directly from your STB box and use your existing IPTV subscription across multiple devices. You don't even need to pay your provider for additional devices! - Modern, Intuitive UI: Navigate with ease using a sleek and user-friendly interface. - Favorites & Recent Watching: Quickly access your favorite channels and pick up where you left off. - External Player Support: Play your streams in popular apps like VLC for a customized viewing experience. - Multi-Provider Compatibility: Manage and switch between multiple IPTV providers with ease. - Customizable Themes: Personalize the app with various themes and layout options. - Secure & Private: Your data and viewing habits stay private and protected. - Autoplay next videos so you can keep watching without interruption Note: This app does not provide any content. You must add your own IPTV subscription, and you are responsible for the type of content you stream. This app is equivalent to a media player. You are fully responsible for any content you might add in this app Download now and turn every device into your ultimate entertainment hub! MySTB Premium is available as an auto-renewing yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://23apps.org/privacy/mystb

Screenshots

IPTV M3U4 screens
MySTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySTB at 78% against IPTV M3U's 40%. MySTB also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). IPTV M3U's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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. IPTV M3U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of IPTV M3U's written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV M3U ships an update every 4 days, MySTB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IPTV M3U versus MySTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV M3UMySTB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51 ratings)4.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImam JinaniTejas Patel

Customer experience

IPTV M3U

All ratings51 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

MySTB

All ratings108 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative12.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV M3U

Subscriptions2
  • IPTV Premium$2.991 Month
  • IPTV Premium Year$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

MySTB

Subscriptions1
  • MySTB Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is IPTV M3U free?
IPTV M3U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySTB free?
MySTB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV M3U or MySTB?
MySTB is rated higher. IPTV M3U averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while MySTB averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.
Do IPTV M3U or MySTB have ads?
IPTV M3U shows ads; MySTB does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV M3U or MySTB?
IPTV M3U ships an update every 4 days, and MySTB fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV M3U was updated on October 27, 2026 and MySTB on October 28, 2026.

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