Comparison

EPGPlayer vs Xtiva

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

Head to head
About

EPGPlayer

This unofficial client connects to your EPGStation server to stream live TV and recorded programs. It supports various formats, subtitles, PiP mode, and offline downloads. Manage schedules, set notifications, and authenticate securely.

Highlights
  • Live TV and recorded program playback
  • Supports TS and encoded formats
  • ARIB STD-B24 subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Offline program downloads
  • Program schedule management and notifications
  • Secure server authentication
Features
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This is an unofficial native app for EPGStation. You must have your own EPGStation server to use this app. Key features: - Playback - Recorded program playback - Livestream TV playback - Supports both encoded and original "TS" (無変換) formats - Supports "ARIB STD-B24" subtitles through "libaribcaption" - Supports PiP (Picture in Picture) mode - Supports playback on external displays (e.g. AirPlay) - Downloads - Download recorded programs for offline playback - Download continues while the app is in background - Program schedules - Show program schedules for all channels - Show currently playing program for a live channel - Set notifications for programs - Add programs to calendar - Schedule and manage program recordings - Server authentication - SSO-based authentication (Cloudflare Zero Trust) - HTTP basic authentication - Custom HTTP Authorization header Licenses for videos used in the screenshots: Wing It!, Sprite Fright, Coffee Run, Glass Half: (CC) Blender Foundation | studio.blender.org Spring: © Blender Foundation | cloud.blender.org/spring Agent 327: Operation Barbershop is released under CC-BY-ND license.

About

Xtiva

Features
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Xtiva is a fast, secure IPTV player and M3U player that lets you watch Live TV, Movies, TV Series, and VOD using your own IPTV subscription. It supports Xtream Codes API, M3U / M3U8 playlists, and a built-in EPG TV guide, with smooth HD and 4K playback on iPhone, iPad. - DUAL-ENGINE PLAYER (VLC + AV) Switch between the AVPlayer and VLC engines with one tap. If a stream stutters or a format won't load, flip engines for maximum compatibility across HLS, M3U8, TS, MP4, and more. Fewer buffering issues, more channels that just work. - SWITCH CHANNELS WITHOUT LEAVING THE PLAYER Flip channels instantly while watching — no need to exit playback and go back to the list. Fast, seamless channel switching, just like a real remote. - XTREAM CODES LOGIN Connect instantly — enter your server URL, username, and password. No complicated setup. - M3U PLAYLIST SUPPORT Works as a flexible M3U Player: M3U URL, remote playlist, or local file. Channels are auto-organized in one place. - EPG TV GUIDE See what's playing now and what's coming up next with a built-in EPG guide — plan your viewing at a glance. - CATCH-UP TV Missed a show? Watch past programs with catch-up support — never lose your favorite content to a missed schedule. - PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PiP) Keep watching in a floating window while you browse other apps. Multitask without missing a moment of your show. - CONTINUE WATCHING & FAVORITES Pick up movies and series right where you left off. Save your favorite channels and VOD for one-tap access. - MULTIPLE THEMES Personalize your experience with multiple app themes — switch the look and feel to match your style. - PARENTAL CONTROL Lock adult categories and specific channels behind a PIN to keep viewing safe for the whole family. - LIVE TV, MOVIES, SERIES & VOD Stream Live TV, Movies, TV Series, VOD, Sports, News, and Entertainment — auto-categorized for easy browsing. - QUICK PLAY — NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Paste any direct stream link and start watching instantly — no account, no setup, nothing to configure. MORE FEATURES - Dual playback engines for maximum format support - Fast channel loading and stable HD / 4K playback - Modern, responsive UI with multiple themes - Full playlist management HOW TO USE 1. Install Xtiva. 2. Enter your Xtream Codes credentials or M3U playlist URL. 3. Load your playlist. 4. Start watching Live TV, Movies, Series, and VOD instantly. Important: This app does not host, provide, sell, or distribute any media or television content. It requires your own IPTV subscription from an authorized provider. We do not endorse streaming copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner.

Screenshots

EPGPlayer4 screens
Xtiva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xtiva at every 6 days against EPGPlayer's fortnightly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EPGPlayer against 5.0 for Xtiva. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Xtiva every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EPGPlayer versus Xtiva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPGPlayerXtiva
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宜 谢Shafi Abdur Raj

Customer experience

EPGPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Xtiva

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Xtiva

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xtiva free?
Xtiva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EPGPlayer or Xtiva?
EPGPlayer and Xtiva are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do EPGPlayer or Xtiva have ads?
Neither EPGPlayer nor Xtiva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPGPlayer or Xtiva?
EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Xtiva every 6 days. Most recently, EPGPlayer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Xtiva on November 6, 2026.

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