Comparison

Playlist Extractor 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

Playlist Extractor

Convert text files containing video links into playable playlists. Save and manage your video collections within the app for easy viewing on video platforms or web browsers. Enjoy seamless playback of individual videos or entire playlists.

Highlights
  • Convert text files to video playlists
  • Save playlists within the app
  • Play videos individually or as a playlist
  • View playlists on video platforms
  • View playlists in a web browser
  • Save playlists to phone memory
Features
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Playlist Extractor is a video Links to video Playlist converter. You can load a text file into this app, and then the app will create a playlist of the video links in the app, and allows you to view the playlist on video. You can also save the video Playlists in this app and play each video separately or in playlist format on the video platform. * The playlist can be played directly on the video ios app, or in a web browser. * To view each video separately, click on the icon on the right of each video. * The save button saves the playlist in the phone's memory and not online.

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

Playlist Extractor4 screens
IPTV Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Xtream at 4.6 against Playlist Extractor's 1.0. IPTV Xtream also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (253 vs 1). Playlist Extractor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, 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. Playlist Extractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playlist Extractor ships an update every 3 months, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Playlist Extractor versus IPTV Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaylist ExtractorIPTV Xtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB177 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperMohit KhannaKeyur Kyada

Customer experience

Playlist Extractor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IPTV Xtream

All ratings250 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Playlist Extractor

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

Playlist Extractor

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 Playlist Extractor free?
Playlist Extractor 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, Playlist Extractor or IPTV Xtream?
IPTV Xtream is rated higher. Playlist Extractor averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 253 ratings.
Do Playlist Extractor or IPTV Xtream have ads?
Neither Playlist Extractor nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playlist Extractor or IPTV Xtream?
Playlist Extractor ships an update every 3 months, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, Playlist Extractor was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on November 5, 2026.

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