# IPTV Xtream vs background video recorder

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Xtream at 4.7 against background video recorder's 4.0. IPTV Xtream also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 15%) and ads (none vs shown). background video recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Xtream sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and background video recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 250 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of IPTV Xtream's written reviews are positive against 15% of background video recorder's.

IPTV Xtream ships an update fortnightly, background video recorder every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Xtream | background video recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews)** | [4.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-video-recorder/id6748404115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **250** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) | [Meryam Rissoul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825641831) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### background video recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-video-recorder/id6748404115)

This app allows for discreet, high-quality video recording in the background with secure, password-protected local storage. It offers easy controls, professional video output, and a built-in gallery for managing your recordings.

**Highlights:** Background recording, High-quality video, Secure local storage, Video gallery management, Easy recording controls, Background video editor

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Xtream free?

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

### Is background video recorder free?

background video recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Xtream or background video recorder?

IPTV Xtream is rated higher. IPTV Xtream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while background video recorder averages 4.0 from 117 ratings.

### Do IPTV Xtream or background video recorder have ads?

background video recorder shows ads; IPTV Xtream does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Xtream or background video recorder?

IPTV Xtream ships an update fortnightly, and background video recorder every 3 months. Most recently, IPTV Xtream was updated on October 28, 2026 and background video recorder on October 28, 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.*