Comparison

xShow Publisher vs iXPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

xShow Publisher

Features
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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.

About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

Screenshots

xShow Publisher4 screens
iXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xShow Publisher at none against iXPlay's 3. iXPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. xShow Publisher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xShow Publisher ships an update every 6 days, iXPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
xShow Publisher versus iXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxShow PublisheriXPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV โ€” better
Requires iOS17.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamic MediaALX LTD

In-app purchases

None

xShow Publisher

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is xShow Publisher free?
xShow Publisher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xShow Publisher or iXPlay have ads?
Neither xShow Publisher nor iXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xShow Publisher or iXPlay?
xShow Publisher ships an update every 6 days, and iXPlay every 2 days. Most recently, xShow Publisher was updated on November 8, 2026 and iXPlay on November 10, 2026.

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