# Flix vs IPTV Xtream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Xtream at 53% against Flix's 0%. IPTV Xtream also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (251 vs 5). Flix's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and IPTV Xtream sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 251 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Flix's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's.

Flix ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flix | IPTV Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flix-iptv-smarters-player/id6736383503/reviews) | **[4.6 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Muhammad Arif Jamil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228086115) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## What reviewers say

### Flix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flix-iptv-smarters-player/id6736383503)

Stream live TV channels from around the world with customizable playlists and a user-friendly interface. Organize your favorite content for easy access and enjoy a personalized entertainment experience on your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Global channel access, Customizable playlists, User-friendly interface, Live streaming support, High-definition quality

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Flix IPTV - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $77.99 | per year |
| Flix IPTV - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 (11)**

| 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 | $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 Flix free?

Flix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Xtream free?

IPTV Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flix or IPTV Xtream?

IPTV Xtream is rated higher. Flix averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 251 ratings.

### Do Flix or IPTV Xtream have ads?

Neither Flix nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flix or IPTV Xtream?

Flix ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, Flix was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Xtream 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.*