# xm3u vs IPTV Xtream

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xm3u at none against IPTV Xtream's 13. xm3u also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). IPTV Xtream's advantage is ratings volume (250 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Xtream sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. xm3u asks for nothing beyond the download.

xm3u holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 250 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

xm3u ships an update monthly, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xm3u | IPTV Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xm3u/id6743253641/reviews)** | [4.7 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **250** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Aguilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756609938) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## What reviewers say

### xm3u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xm3u/id6743253641)

Transform your device into a powerful M3U8 playlist player. Access and enjoy your favorite content with an intuitive, fast, and uncomplicated interface. Optimized for smooth playback across multiple formats.

**Highlights:** M3U8 playlist playback, Intuitive interface, Fast performance, Smooth streaming, Multi-format compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571)

This app allows users to create, manage, and play their own custom IPTV playlists from various sources like Xtream Codes and M3U files. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background play, and AirPlay support for a flexible streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Custom playlist creation, Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, MP4, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background playback, AirPlay support, Multiple playlist management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slick and fast
- 👍 Attractive and functional
- 👍 Works quite well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to speak technogibberish
- 🐛 Doesn't save local files
- 🐛 Can't save items to playlist
- 🐛 Airplay & Chromecast not working
- 🐛 Chromecast and AirPlay doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't provide any instructions
- Developer support form has disappearing submit button
- No way to contact developer
- Live channels, series, and movies are empty

**Requested features**

- Search and sorting options
- EPG support
- Option to hide selected groups
- PiP support
- Replace Home/Start screen with a preferred channel list/playlist/favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xm3u free?

xm3u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Xtream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xm3u or IPTV Xtream?

xm3u is rated higher. xm3u averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.7 from 250 ratings.

### Do xm3u or IPTV Xtream have ads?

Neither xm3u nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xm3u or IPTV Xtream?

xm3u ships an update monthly, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, xm3u was updated on October 16, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*