# IPTV Xtream vs S&T Stream

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S&T Stream at none against IPTV Xtream's 10. S&T Stream also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). IPTV Xtream's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Xtream sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. S&T Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

S&T Stream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 251 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Xtream ships an update fortnightly, S&T Stream monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Xtream | S&T Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-smart-iptv-player/id6744687571/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-and-t-stream/id6786800185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) | [Espial Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/593527030) |

## 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| 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


### S&T Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-and-t-stream/id6786800185)

Access your live TV subscription, local channels, and an interactive guide on mobile and TV. Enjoy a user-friendly interface for seamless content discovery and customizable viewing options.

**Highlights:** Live TV subscription access, Local community channel streaming, Interactive programming guide, User-friendly interface, Powerful search functionality, Customizable viewing options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Xtream free?

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

### Is S&T Stream free?

S&T Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Xtream or S&T Stream?

S&T Stream is rated higher. IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while S&T Stream averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do IPTV Xtream or S&T Stream have ads?

Neither IPTV Xtream nor S&T Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Xtream or S&T Stream?

IPTV Xtream ships an update fortnightly, and S&T Stream monthly. Most recently, IPTV Xtream was updated on October 30, 2026 and S&T Stream on October 31, 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.*