Comparison

IPTV Player vs M3U & XTREAM

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

This app allows you to watch your own IPTV playlists on your iPhone and iPad. It supports M3U playlists, catch-up TV, EPG, and favorites, all without storing your data on external servers. Enjoy a personalized TV experience with customizable settings and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Catch-up and time-shift viewing
  • Favorites and watch history
  • iCloud sync
  • Customizable player settings
Features
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Meet the updated BOTTAK IPTV! A convenient IPTV/OTT player for iPhone and iPad, built for people who want to watch their own playlists quickly, easily, and without unnecessary third-party services. The app works directly with your playlists: no built-in channels, no intrusive recommendations, and no storage of your data on the app’s servers. BOTTAK IPTV helps you bring all your TV content together in one place and watch it the way that works best for you: live, with catch-up/archive support, TV guide, favorites, and watch history. • No App Servers Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and settings are stored on your device or in your personal iCloud account. BOTTAK IPTV does not require registration and does not create its own media library. • M3U Playlist Support Add a link to your M3U playlist and start watching. The app supports popular IPTV/OTT use cases and works with playlists from various providers. • Multiple Playlists in One App Add multiple playlists, switch between them, rename them, activate the one you need, or remove outdated ones. • Electronic Program Guide (EPG) View up-to-date TV schedules directly in the app. EPG data is downloaded and stored locally, and if an EPG link is missing from a playlist, you can add it manually. • Catch-Up and Time-Shift Viewing If your provider supports archive/catch-up playback, you can watch previously aired programs, rewind live TV, jump to previous or next shows, and start the current program from the beginning. • Favorites and Watch History Add your favorite channels to Favorites and quickly return to recently watched channels through viewing history. • Convenient Channel Navigation Browse channels by category, switch between channels easily, hide unnecessary groups, and organize your channel list the way you prefer. • Program Reminders Don’t want to miss an important broadcast? Set reminders for upcoming programs and receive local notifications before they start. • Flexible Player Settings Customize seek intervals, archive type, playback engine, and additional playback options, including deinterlacing support for compatible streams. • iCloud Sync Optionally store and restore your playlists through iCloud to quickly transfer your data to another device. • Optimized for iPhone and iPad BOTTAK IPTV is designed for comfortable viewing on different screen sizes and works equally well for quickly launching a channel or for everyday use. IMPORTANT: BOTTAK IPTV does not provide any built-in or preloaded playlists. To watch content, you must use your own playlist provided by your IPTV provider or from publicly available sources on the internet. All illustrations and logos belong to their respective copyright owners.

About

M3U & XTREAM

This media player allows you to watch your own live streams and downloaded content without ads. Customize your viewing experience with personalized backgrounds and preview streams before opening them. It does not provide any content, requiring you to add your own streaming sources.

Highlights
  • Ad-free viewing experience
  • Live stream preview
  • Download and watch content later
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Live match score updates
Features
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PM IPTV is an ad-free IPTV player designed to play your own playlists. Keep up with your live streams in one app and customize your viewing experience to suit your preferences. LIVE PREVIEW Preview streams before opening them and easily switch to the content you want to watch. LIVE SCORES Follow match scores and stay up to date with the latest developments in each game. DOWNLOAD & WATCH Save content that supports downloading to your device and watch it later. CUSTOMIZABLE BACKGROUNDS Personalize the app's appearance with different background options to match your style. AD-FREE EXPERIENCE Focus on your content without interruptions from in-app advertisements. Ads included in content by streaming providers are beyond the app's control. YOUR PLAYLISTS, YOUR CONTENT PM IPTV is a media player. It does not provide TV channels, movies, series, playlists, or IPTV subscriptions. You must add your own streaming source to use the app. Only use content you have the right to access. Content availability, playback quality, and download support depend on your streaming source and internet connection.

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
M3U & XTREAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: M3U & XTREAM at 100% against IPTV Player's 0%. M3U & XTREAM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M3U & XTREAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of M3U & XTREAM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Player versus M3U & XTREAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerM3U & XTREAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii PiankevichSerhat ARAS

Customer experience

IPTV Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

M3U & XTREAM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

M3U & XTREAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M3U & XTREAM free?
M3U & XTREAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or M3U & XTREAM?
M3U & XTREAM is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while M3U & XTREAM averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do IPTV Player or M3U & XTREAM have ads?
Neither IPTV Player nor M3U & XTREAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or M3U & XTREAM?
IPTV Player ships an update every 4 days, and M3U & XTREAM every 4 days. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and M3U & XTREAM on November 9, 2026.

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