# Foam vs Gecko IPTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foam at none against Gecko IPTV's 1. Foam also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Gecko IPTV's advantage is device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gecko IPTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Foam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Foam ships an update every 4 days, Gecko IPTV every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Foam | Gecko IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luke Howsam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796663923) | [intergoldex llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/290578238) |

## What reviewers say

### Foam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foam-streams-chat-and-emotes/id6742071860)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gecko IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-iptv-xstream-code/id6781366961)

This app serves as a fast and elegant player for live TV, movies, and series using your Xtream Codes account. It organizes content by seasons and episodes, offers instant search, and supports resume playback. Live channels are free, while on-demand movies and series require a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Live TV player with program info, VOD with posters and resume playback, TV Series organized by seasons, Instant catalog search, Favorites and resume playback, Multi-language interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year of GeckoTV | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Foam free?

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

### Is Gecko IPTV free?

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

### Do Foam or Gecko IPTV have ads?

Neither Foam nor Gecko IPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Foam or Gecko IPTV?

Foam ships an update every 4 days, and Gecko IPTV every 9 days. Most recently, Foam was updated on November 12, 2026 and Gecko IPTV on November 5, 2026.

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