Comparison

YES IPTV Player vs PalStream IPTV

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

Head to head
About

YES IPTV Player

This app lets you watch movies, series, and live streams from your own IPTV playlists. It supports offline viewing, category management, and provides a Netflix-style interface without ads. Enjoy advanced features like catchup TV, TMDB integration, and personalized homepages.

Highlights
  • Offline viewing
  • Unlimited playlist support (Xtream/M3U)
  • Category personalization & parental lock
  • TMDB integration for content info
  • Catchup TV support
  • Favorites & watch history
Features
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YES IPTV Player elevates your IPTV experience with powerful features, a modern and user-friendly interface. Easily watch movies, series, and live streams with unlimited playlist support for Xtream API and M3U. Download your content and enjoy it offline without an internet connection. YES IPTV PLAYER DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY CONTENT. You can get the best experience by adding your own content. YES IPTV Player is designed as an alternative to popular IPTV apps such as IPTVX, Opus, Chillio, UHF, TiviMate, Tivimax, Snappier, IPTV+ and Smarters. It offers a Netflix-style, clean user experience without ads, watermarks, or complex navigation. The app focuses only on the user’s playlist and never shows unavailable content. It provides one of the most feature-rich free experiences while keeping premium features more affordable. KEY FEATURES - YES IPTV is now on Apple TV! - Download & Offline Watching Download content and watch without an internet connection. - Unlimited Playlist Support Add and manage unlimited playlists in Xtream API and M3U formats. - Category Personalization & Parental Lock Sort, hide, or lock categories with a password. Shape your viewing experience. - Fast Channel Switching in Live TV Switch channels from the player without stopping the stream. - Catchup TV Support Watch previously aired content if supported by your IPTV provider. - PiP Support Keep watching your content while navigating between apps (only with KSPlayer). - TMDB Integration Rich experience with detailed info on movies and series, including season and episode support. - Advanced Search Quickly search among movies, series, and live TV content. - Homepage Features Stay up to date with dynamic sections like Continue Watching, Newly Added, Recommended, and Recently Watched Channels. - Favorites & Watch History Save your favorite content and track your viewing history. - Trakt Integration Sync your watch history with your Trakt account. - Auto Episode/Season Switching Automatically jump to the next episode or season while watching series (if available). - EPG Support & Program Reminders View live broadcast schedules from your IPTV provider or custom EPG URL and set reminders for upcoming programs. - Best-in-Class VoiceOver Support Improved accessibility with full VoiceOver integration for visually impaired users. - Spotlight Search Support Quickly find and access movies, series, live TV, and favorite content from your device’s search screen. - Playback, Subtitle & Audio Controls Adjust subtitles, audio tracks, sync, playback speed, aspect ratio, default preferences. - OpenSubtitles Integration Search and download online subtitles for your content. - Auto Playlist Refresh Playlists are refreshed automatically when the app launches or at intervals you choose (between Off and every 7 days). - Family Sharing Support Share your subscription with your family using Apple Family Sharing. - iCloud Sync Sync favorites, watch history, and settings across all your devices. - Background Playback Continue watching even when the screen is off or when using other apps. - Theme Options Choose from light, dark, or system default theme. NOTICES - YES IPTV Player has no affiliation with any third-party content provider. - YES IPTV Player does not provide any content. You must supply your own playlist to use the app. We do not support the unauthorized use of copyrighted content. - YES IPTV Player uses the VLCKit player, maintained by the VLC developers. - YES IPTV Player uses the TMDb API to provide information about your content, but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. - The screenshots shown on this page are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real video content. YES IPTV Player and its developer do not provide or take responsibility for any digital content. You must supply your own digital media and have an active iCloud account to use this app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PalStream IPTV

Features
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PalStream turns your IPTV playlists into a cinematic, TV-like viewing experience. One player for everything you watch, on every screen you own. Watch Anywhere Import M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists and start playing live TV, movies, and series immediately. Switch devices at any time and keep watching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV with no extra setup. A Beautiful, Built-In Player PalStream is designed with premium polish and effortless navigation. Smooth animations and a refined glassmorphic interface make browsing channels, finding shows, and managing your library feel simple and fast, like a modern streaming app. Seamless Sync Across iCloud Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and resume points sync automatically with iCloud. Start a show on your iPhone, continue on your Mac, and finish on your Apple TV, with PalStream remembering exactly where you left off. Smart Features You Will Use Live TV Browse channels and see what is on now, plus what is coming next. Favorites and Groups Create custom favorite groups so your go-to content is always within reach. Parental Controls Use a passcode to protect content and hide items. Resume Playback Jump back in on any device and pick up where you stopped. Subtitles Download from OpenSubtitles and customize how subtitles look and behave. Trakt Integration Scrobble what you watch and sync your progress across supported apps. Flexible Playback Choose the playback engine that works best for your setup. Privacy and Security Your content and viewing habits stay private. iCloud sync is encrypted end-to-end, and your data remains within the Apple ecosystem. Native on Every Apple Device PalStream is not just ported. It is built specifically for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, with a tailored experience for each platform. Requires iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, macOS, or tvOS 18+. Bring your own M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists.

Screenshots

YES IPTV Player4 screens
PalStream IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: YES IPTV Player at Free against PalStream IPTV's $4.99. PalStream IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

YES IPTV Player is free to download; PalStream IPTV costs $4.99 up front. YES IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PalStream IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YES IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
YES IPTV Player versus PalStream IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYES IPTV PlayerPalStream IPTV
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus Emre SEYHANIbrahim Qraiqe

In-app purchases

3 purchases

YES IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

PalStream IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YES IPTV Player free?
YES IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PalStream IPTV free?
PalStream IPTV costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do YES IPTV Player or PalStream IPTV have ads?
Neither YES IPTV Player nor PalStream IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YES IPTV Player or PalStream IPTV?
YES IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, YES IPTV Player was updated on October 15, 2026 and PalStream IPTV on October 5, 2026.

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