Comparison

IPTV Player vs King Stream Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player

This app is a fast and lightweight player for your personal IPTV playlists. Easily add M3U links or Xtream Codes to watch live channels with a full EPG guide, favorites, and resume playback synced across devices. It prioritizes privacy with no account tracking or server storage.

Highlights
  • M3U & Xtream Codes support
  • Full EPG guide
  • iCloud Sync across devices
  • Resume playback
  • Favorites management
  • AirPlay & Picture in Picture
Features
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Bolt IPTV is a fast, lightweight player for your own IPTV playlists. Add an M3U link or sign in with Xtream Codes, and watch your live channels with a full EPG guide, favorites, and resume playback — now synced across all your devices. Setup takes under a minute: open the app, add your playlist, and everything is organized automatically. Private by design. No account. No tracking. No servers. Your playlists and viewing history live only on your devices and in your own private iCloud — we never see them. KEY FEATURES - iCloud Sync — favorites, watch history, and playlists follow you across iPhone, iPad & Mac, with no account and nothing stored on our servers - One-tap device setup — restore your playlist straight from iCloud on a new device - M3U & Xtream Codes — add a playlist URL or log in with your provider credentials in seconds - Full EPG guide — see what's on now and next, and track your shows across channels - Live TV, movies & series — your playlist's content, sorted automatically - Favorites — star the channels you love and jump straight to them - Recently watched & resume — pick up exactly where you left off, on any device - Browse by category & search — find the right channel fast - AirPlay & Picture in Picture — watch on the big screen or while you multitask (supported formats) - Lightweight, blazing-fast engine — quick startup, instant channel zapping, smooth playback IMPORTANT Bolt IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or include any TV channels, playlists, media content, or subscriptions, and it contains no content when installed. To use the app you must supply your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login from a provider you are legally entitled to use. We do not endorse, recommend, or assist in finding content providers, and we are not affiliated with any IPTV provider or third-party service. All channels and programs shown in the screenshots are fictional demo data and are not included with the app.

About

King Stream Player

This media player supports Xtream Codes and M3U playlists, allowing you to easily add your own content. It offers features like parental controls, an electronic program guide, and a speed test for optimized playback.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes and M3U playlist support
  • Parental control with PIN protection
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Favorites list
  • Watch history
  • Internet speed test
  • Multi-audio track and subtitle support
Features
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King Stream Player is a modern and multilingual media player compatible with Xtream Codes and M3U playlists. Designed for speed, simplicity, and flexibility, King Stream Player does not host, broadcast, or provide any media content. M3U & Xtream Format Support Easily add your own playlists or login details provided by your service provider. Parental Control (PIN Protection) Secure specific categories or content with a PIN. EPG – Stream Guide View detailed electronic program guides from supported sources. Favorites Create a list of your favorite content for quick access. Watch History Quickly return to content you have previously watched. Speed Test Test your internet connection to optimize playback quality. Modern and Fast Interface An optimized and smooth experience for iPhone and iPad,. Subtitle and Multi-Audio Track Support “If available in your playlist, you can select subtitles and audio tracks for your media content.” King Stream Player is strictly a video player application. Our primary focus is to deliver the best playback experience for your existing media files.

Screenshots

IPTV Player4 screens
King Stream Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player at 4.6 against King Stream Player's 4.3. King Stream Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 20 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ships an update monthly, King Stream Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Player versus King Stream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PlayerKing Stream Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1220 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB59 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonathan DimuccioMuking OÜ

Customer experience

IPTV Player

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

King Stream Player

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

King Stream Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is King Stream Player free?
King Stream Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or King Stream Player?
IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while King Stream Player averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do IPTV Player or King Stream Player have ads?
Neither IPTV Player nor King Stream Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or King Stream Player?
IPTV Player ships an update monthly, and King Stream Player fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 5, 2026 and King Stream Player on November 5, 2026.

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