Comparison

MX Player vs IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

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

Head to head
About

MX Player

Stream live TV, movies, and sports with this M3U player. It offers fast loading, 4K support, and detailed content information. Enjoy a smooth viewing experience with customizable favorites and subtitle options.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast M3U playlist loading
  • 4K and Full HD streaming
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Rich movie and series information
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple languages and subtitles
  • Advanced parental controls
Features
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Looking for a high-performance M3U player to effortlessly stream your favorite channels? Introducing MX IPTV Player – a robust and versatile M3U streaming solution designed for iOS, tvOS and macOS. With a sleek, intuitive interface and state-of-the-art streaming technology, MX IPTV Player ensures smooth and uninterrupted playback of live TV, movies, sports, and more. Plus, it supports all screen resolutions, including 4K, guaranteeing a top-tier viewing experience. Key Features of MX IPTV Player: - Lightning-Fast Streaming – Load M3U playlists in seconds, with zero buffering. - Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Interface – Navigate content and channels effortlessly. - 4K & Full HD Ready – Fully optimized for iOS, tvOS, macOS. - Rich Movie & Series Information – Access release dates, cast, trailers, and ratings at a glance. - Favorites List – Quickly access your favorite channels, movies, and series with one tap. - Multiple Languages & Subtitles – Enjoy content in your preferred language and subtitle options. - Advanced Parental Controls – Restrict content access for a safer viewing environment. How to Get Started with MX IPTV Player: - Get an M3U playlist or URL from your content provider (We do not provide content). - Upload your playlist in app. - Activate your account via in-app purchase and start streaming immediately. Take advantage of our 7-day free trial, with full access to all features. After the trial, simply purchase an activation license to continue using the app via in-app purchase.

About

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

This app transforms your Apple device into a media hub for seamless 4K streaming. Download content for offline viewing, manage playlists with an advanced editor, and connect multiple providers for a unified library. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with robust customization and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Offline download for VOD and series
  • Advanced playlist and channel editor
  • Unlimited M3U and Xtream Codes connections
  • Zero-buffer 4K playback
  • Smart EPG (TV Guide)
  • Parental controls
  • Family Sharing
Features
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NextGen IPTV Player is a native media player and playlist organiser for iPhone and iPad. Connect your own M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream-compatible source to browse and play content you are authorised to access. NextGen does not supply channels, movies, series, playlists or IPTV subscriptions. A compatible content source is required. Purchasing NextGen Pro unlocks app features; it does not include media content or a content subscription. LIVE TV AND PROGRAMME GUIDE Browse channels by category, switch between List, Grid and EPG views, and open streams in full screen. View Now and Next information, browse schedules and create programme reminders where supported. Guide availability and accuracy depend on your provider or compatible XMLTV source. MULTIVIEW WITH NEXTGEN PRO Watch up to four live channels at once on iPhone and iPad. Switch audio between channels, replace streams and expand a channel to full screen, with layouts for portrait and landscape. Multiview requires compatible streams and enough simultaneous connections from your content service, typically one per channel. Your provider's connection limits still apply. With fewer connections, streams may buffer or pause while NextGen reconnects them. MOVIES, SERIES AND PLAYBACK Browse movies, seasons and episodes with available artwork and metadata. Resume unfinished content through Continue Watching and keep track of playback progress and watched status. Choose automatic playback-engine selection with fallback or a manual engine preference. Select available audio and subtitle tracks, seek supported on-demand streams and use Picture in Picture with compatible playback. Formats, tracks, seeking, PiP and up to 4K playback depend on the stream, device and network. SEARCH AND ORGANISATION Search Live TV, movies and series. Manage favourites, custom names, hidden content, playlists and profiles. Adjust playlist and EPG refresh settings. Additional playlist, profile, favourite and content-management capabilities require NextGen Pro. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC With NextGen Pro and iCloud Sync enabled, sync supported app data, including playlist connections, profiles, favourites, hidden content and playback progress, across your Apple devices. Availability depends on your Apple ID, iCloud settings and network. Media files are not included in this sync. FREE AND NEXTGEN PRO Free access includes core playlist browsing and a cumulative two-hour playback evaluation. NextGen Pro removes the playback evaluation limit and unlocks Multiview and additional app features described above. Available packages, local prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless cancelled. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. CONTENT RESPONSIBILITY Use only sources you are authorised to access. Your content service's terms, rights and connection limits apply. NextGen does not grant rights to third-party content or bypass access restrictions. Terms: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/terms Privacy: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/privacy Support: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/support

Screenshots

MX Player4 screens
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MX Player at 5.0 against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 3.4. MX Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MX Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MX Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Player ships an update monthly, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MX Player versus IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX PlayerIPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.4 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar Media Tech LLCERHAN AKSU

Customer experience

MX Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MX Player

One-time1
  • Activation$12.99
6 purchases

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

Subscriptions4
  • NextGen Pro Family - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • NextGen$4.997 Days
  • NextGen Pro Annual (Family)$19.991 Year
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  • NextGen Pro Family - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • NexGen Smart IPTV Lifetime access$29.99
  • NextGen Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen free?
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
MX Player is rated higher. MX Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.
Do MX Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen have ads?
Neither MX Player nor IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
MX Player ships an update monthly, and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. Most recently, MX Player was updated on October 6, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen on October 7, 2026.

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