# IPTV Cast vs xm3u

The clearest difference is rating: xm3u at 5.0 against IPTV Cast's 3.0. xm3u also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). IPTV Cast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

xm3u holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Cast | xm3u |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-cast/id6686405000/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xm3u/id6743253641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [莹 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/916322092) | [Carlos Aguilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756609938) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-cast/id6686405000)

Stream live TV, VOD, and series from your own playlists to your TV using Apple AirPlay or Google Cast. Organize your media library with advanced playlist management tools for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Apple AirPlay and Google Cast support, Play user-provided live TV, VOD, and series, Load playlists via M3U, Advanced playlist management, Batch operations and channel categorization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### xm3u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xm3u/id6743253641)

Transform your device into a powerful M3U8 playlist player. Access and enjoy your favorite content with an intuitive, fast, and uncomplicated interface. Optimized for smooth playback across multiple formats.

**Highlights:** M3U8 playlist playback, Intuitive interface, Fast performance, Smooth streaming, Multi-format compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Cast free?

IPTV Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is xm3u free?

xm3u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Cast or xm3u?

xm3u is rated higher. IPTV Cast averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while xm3u averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do IPTV Cast or xm3u have ads?

IPTV Cast shows ads; xm3u does not.

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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.*