# IPTV M3U vs MySTB

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). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of IPTV M3U's written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

IPTV M3U ships an update every 4 days, MySTB fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV M3U | MySTB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-m3u-stream-player/id6612010446/reviews) | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-smart-iptv-player/id6736851050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imam Jinani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657596630) | [Tejas Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197936144) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV M3U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-m3u-stream-player/id6612010446)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your existing IPTV provider. Easily add playlists via M3U links, Xtream Codes, or files. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with a TV guide, search, and playback controls.

**Highlights:** Live TV, movies, and series streaming, TV guide (EPG) integration, Playlist import (M3U, Xtream Codes), Categories, search, and favorites, Continue watching and history, Picture-in-picture and zoom controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| IPTV Premium Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### MySTB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-smart-iptv-player/id6736851050)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MySTB Premium Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 52 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 30, 2026 and MySTB 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.*