# Playlist Extractor vs IPTV Xtream

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Xtream at Free against Playlist Extractor's $0.99. IPTV Xtream also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Playlist Extractor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

IPTV Xtream is free to download; Playlist Extractor costs $0.99 up front. IPTV Xtream sells 10 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, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 248 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 September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playlist Extractor | IPTV Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-extractor/id6627335200/reviews) | **[4.7 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **248** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mohit Khanna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521163423) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## What reviewers say

### Playlist Extractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playlist-extractor/id6627335200)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slick and fast
- 👍 Attractive and functional
- 👍 Works quite well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to speak technogibberish
- 🐛 Doesn't save local files
- 🐛 Can't save items to playlist
- 🐛 Airplay & Chromecast not working
- 🐛 Chromecast and AirPlay doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playlist Extractor free?

Playlist Extractor costs $0.99, 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 4.7 from 248 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 September 19, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on September 20, 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.*