Comparison

Pure 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

Pure

This app is a comprehensive 4K IPTV player for Apple devices, offering seamless streaming of channels, movies, and sports. It supports M3U playlists and provides an optimized interface for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • 4K Ultra HD IPTV streaming
  • Full M3U IPTV player support
  • EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
  • Multi-device sync
  • Optimized for Apple TV with Siri Remote
  • Favorites, search, and history
Features
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Pure IPTV – The Ultimate 4K IPTV Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac Pure IPTV is more than just an IPTV app – it’s a complete entertainment experience that brings all your IPTV channels, movies, and sports into one place. Whether you’re looking for a free IPTV player, a smart IPTV player, or a reliable M3U IPTV player, Pure IPTV is designed to deliver seamless streaming across all your Apple devices. With Apple TV IPTV support, you can enjoy your playlists on the biggest screen in your home. The app is fully optimized for the Siri Remote with gesture controls, focus-based navigation, and a clean tvOS design. Watch live sports, movies, and international content in 4K Ultra HD with smooth playback and advanced video options. Apple TV Features Optimized IPTV player for Apple TV with Siri Remote controls Beautiful tvOS design built for the big screen 4K Ultra HD IPTV streaming on supported models Picture-in-Picture, background refresh, and AirPlay support Full-screen mode with smooth navigation Seamless focus-based UI for easy channel browsing Core IPTV Features Full M3U IPTV player support (all playlists & links) EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for live IPTV channels Multi-device sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Advanced video controls with multiple audio tracks & subtitles Favorites, search, and recently watched history Parental controls and sleep timer for family safety Playlist cloud sync for easy management Works with IPTV box, Xtream IPTV, IPTV Smarters, IPTV Pro, and more Why Pure IPTV? Perfect as a free IPTV player or premium IPTV app Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Designed for sports streaming and live TV lovers Supports IPTV cast for streaming on multiple screens Smooth playback for international IPTV channels in 4K Compatible with IPTV Smarters Lite, IPTV Smarters Pro, and other IPTV stream player apps Reliable performance for cord cutters who want to replace traditional TV with IPTV Pure IPTV is ideal for anyone who wants a complete IPTV solution. If you’ve been using IPTV Smarters, Xtream IPTV, IPTV Pro, or other smart IPTV apps, you’ll find Pure IPTV combines the best features in one clean package. The app works as an IPTV stream player, a 4K IPTV player, and a smart IPTV pro app – all optimized for Apple devices. Whether you’re watching with your family in the living room, following your favorite sports teams, or enjoying international channels, Pure IPTV delivers a premium experience. Use it with your M3U playlist, connect it to your IPTV box, or simply enjoy it as your main IPTV live player. Perfect for: Living room entertainment with Apple TV Family movie nights and IPTV channels Sports enthusiasts who want live IPTV streaming Cord cutters seeking an alternative to cable Users looking for a clean, reliable, and powerful IPTV app Bring your content to life with Pure IPTV – the most complete IPTV player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you’re searching for IPTV Smarters, Xtream IPTV, a free IPTV player, or a 4K M3U IPTV player, Pure IPTV is built for you. Download Pure IPTV today and enjoy your IPTV channels, live TV, sports, and movies in 4K Ultra HD. PUREIPTV uses the TMDb API to provide info about your digital content. PUREIPTV is however not endorsed or certified by TMDb; PURE IPTV also uses VLCKit player; The screenshots show some frame of the movie "Sintel", an open source movie from Creative Commons; Images used: People's playlist avatars are designed by Community by Figma and Apple’s SF icons

The screenshots shown on this page are provided just as an example and do not point to any real video content. Neither PURE IPTV nor its founder provides digital content and they are not responsible for your content. To use this app, you are requested to provide your digital content and to have a valid iCloud account.

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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

Pure3 screens
PalStream IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pure at Free against PalStream IPTV's $4.99. PalStream IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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

Pure is free to download; PalStream IPTV costs $4.99 up front. Pure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PalStream IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pure versus PalStream IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurePalStream IPTV
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHalil Ibrahim OztekinIbrahim Qraiqe

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pure

Subscriptions4
  • PureIPTV For One Week$4.991 Month
  • PureIPTV for Three Months$9.993 Months
  • PureIPTV for Annually$17.991 Year
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  • PureIPTV for One Year Family$24.991 Year
None

PalStream IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pure free?
Pure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PalStream IPTV free?
PalStream IPTV costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pure or PalStream IPTV have ads?
Neither Pure nor PalStream IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pure or PalStream IPTV?
Pure ships an update every 2 weeks, and PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pure was updated on October 30, 2026 and PalStream IPTV on October 31, 2026.

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