Flix vs PalStream IPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flix
Stream live TV channels and load M3U playlists on your iPhone. Enjoy global content with customizable playlists and a smooth, intuitive player. Securely manage your subscription through Apple ID.
- Live TV and M3U playlist support
- Global channel access
- Customizable playlists
- Intuitive built-in player
- Secure subscription management
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Flix: IPTV Smarters Player — The Ultimate M3U & Live TV App for iPhone Turn your iPhone into a powerful personal TV portal with Flix IPTV Smart Player. Stream live TV channels, load M3U playlists, and enjoy seamless IPTV playback with crystal-clear HD quality — anytime, anywhere. Whether you're watching global sports, breaking news, or entertainment from your home country, Flix gives you full control of your viewing experience. KEY FEATURES: Live TV & M3U Playlist Support Load any M3U or M3U8 playlist URL and instantly access thousands of live channels. Compatible with Xtream Codes API for easy provider login. Global Channel Access Stream live TV channels from regions worldwide — Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and more. Enjoy HD and Full HD quality streams from any country. Customizable Playlists Organize your favorite channels into personalized playlists for quick and easy access to your preferred content. Smooth, Intuitive Player Built-in video player with fast channel switching, buffer controls, and a clean interface designed for effortless navigation on iPhone and iPad. Secure & Reliable Premium features are securely linked to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime through Apple ID account settings. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Weekly - Monthly - Yearly - Lifetime (one-time purchase) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Note: Flix IPTV Smart Player is a player app only and does not provide channels, streams, or IPTV subscriptions. Users must supply their own M3U playlist or IPTV provider credentials.
PalStream IPTV
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PalStream turns your IPTV playlists into a cinematic, TV-like viewing experience. One player for everything you watch, on every screen you own. Watch Anywhere Import M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists and start playing live TV, movies, and series immediately. Switch devices at any time and keep watching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV with no extra setup. A Beautiful, Built-In Player PalStream is designed with premium polish and effortless navigation. Smooth animations and a refined glassmorphic interface make browsing channels, finding shows, and managing your library feel simple and fast, like a modern streaming app. Seamless Sync Across iCloud Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and resume points sync automatically with iCloud. Start a show on your iPhone, continue on your Mac, and finish on your Apple TV, with PalStream remembering exactly where you left off. Smart Features You Will Use Live TV Browse channels and see what is on now, plus what is coming next. Favorites and Groups Create custom favorite groups so your go-to content is always within reach. Parental Controls Use a passcode to protect content and hide items. Resume Playback Jump back in on any device and pick up where you stopped. Subtitles Download from OpenSubtitles and customize how subtitles look and behave. Trakt Integration Scrobble what you watch and sync your progress across supported apps. Flexible Playback Choose the playback engine that works best for your setup. Privacy and Security Your content and viewing habits stay private. iCloud sync is encrypted end-to-end, and your data remains within the Apple ecosystem. Native on Every Apple Device PalStream is not just ported. It is built specifically for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, with a tailored experience for each platform. Requires iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, macOS, or tvOS 18+. Bring your own M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flix at Free against PalStream IPTV's $4.99. Flix also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). PalStream IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On ads 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
Flix is free to download; PalStream IPTV costs $4.99 up front. Flix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PalStream IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flix ships an update monthly, PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flix | PalStream IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammad Arif Jamil | Ibrahim Qraiqe |
In-app purchases
Flix
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Flix IPTV - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription$77.991 Year
- Flix IPTV - Lifetime$9.99
PalStream IPTV
No in-app purchases









