xShow Publisher vs Thunder IPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xShow Publisher
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XShow Publisher is an app that helps you stream broadcasts either directly on XShow or by entering an RTMP address. With easy setup and stable streaming features, you can start your live broadcast anytime, anywhere.
Thunder IPTV
Stream movies, series, and live TV with an elegant interface. Organize your content, browse detailed information, and enjoy smooth playback with cross-device synchronization. Unlock advanced features like ad-free viewing and AI search with subscriptions.
- Movie and series browsing with details
- Favorites and category organization
- TV program guide (EPG)
- Catch-up function
- Automatic resume playback
- Cross-device synchronization
- AI-powered search (Premium)
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Discover a new way to enjoy your movies, series, and TV content in an elegant interface designed for viewing comfort. The app offers a smooth and organized experience with clear navigation, detailed information sheets, and a high-performance video player on both iPhone and TV. - MOVIES & SERIES Browse a library of movies and series with complete details: synopsis, genres, actors, seasons, and episodes. Easily find recently added or most popular content. - ORGANIZATION & DISCOVERY Add your movies and series to your favorites and explore what's new. Categories can be filtered and customized to display only what interests you. - TV & PROGRAM GUIDE Consult a clear and readable TV guide (EPG) to view current and upcoming programming. When available, the catch-up function allows you to re-watch previously broadcast programs. - SMOOTH & CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK Enjoy a modern video player with automatic resume playback. Start an episode on your iPhone and continue on another device without losing your progress. - SYNCHRONIZATION Your favorites, history, and progress are synchronized across all your devices for a continuous and consistent experience. - PRO & PREMIUM FEATURES Some features require a Thunder IPTV Pro or Premium subscription (available as in-app purchases): • No ads • Hide & sort categories • Chromecast & AirPlay • Picture-in-Picture • Voice Search The following features require a Thunder IPTV Premium subscription: • Smart AI Search — Semantic content search powered by AI • Smart Recommendations — Personalized suggestions based on your viewing history IMPORTANT NOTE: The application is a media player. It does not provide or distribute any content. All content is provided by the user. Terms of Use: https://thunderiptv.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xShow Publisher at none against Thunder IPTV's 3. xShow Publisher also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Thunder IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. xShow Publisher asks for nothing beyond the download.
xShow Publisher ships an update every 6 days, Thunder IPTV every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | xShow Publisher | Thunder IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic Media | HEDI ALOUI |
In-app purchases
xShow Publisher
No in-app purchases
Thunder IPTV
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Thunder IPTV Pro$4.99
