Playlist Extractor vs IPTV Xtream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Custom playlist creation
- Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, MP4
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Background playback
- AirPlay support
- Multiple playlist management
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Playlist Extractor | IPTV Xtream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (253 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 253 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Mohit Khanna | Keyur Kyada |
Customer experience
Playlist Extractor
IPTV Xtream
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
Playlist Extractor
No in-app purchases
IPTV Xtream
- 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
- Lifetime Pro2 variants$49.99
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