Comparison

IPTV Echo+ 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

IPTV Echo+

This application offers advanced video playback with features like episode viewing, favorites management, and resume functionality. It supports multiple subtitle and audio tracks for an enhanced streaming experience. Users can upload their own playlists from providers.

Highlights
  • Advanced video playback
  • Episode viewing
  • Favorites management
  • Resume viewing
  • Subtitle and audio track support
  • Upload custom playlists
Features
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IPTV Echo+ is an advanced video source player that provides top playback performance for episode viewing, favorites management, resume viewing, and subtitle and audio track support. Perfect for users seeking enhanced streaming capabilities and a seamless viewing experience. How to use our player: - Get xtream playlists from your provider (we are just a media player). - Upload your playlists to our app.

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 for iPhone and iPad, designed for your own M3U and M3U8 playlists or Xtream-compatible service. Add your legal content source, then browse Live TV, movies, series, VOD and program information. Download supported content for offline viewing, continue watching in Picture in Picture and choose from multiple playback engines. NextGen does not provide TV channels, playlists, movies, series or IPTV subscriptions. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Enjoy clear layouts, responsive navigation and touch-friendly controls. Move quickly between Home, Live TV, Movies, Series and Settings while keeping large libraries easy to browse. LIVE TV AND EPG Browse channels by provider category, open them in fullscreen and view Now and Next program information when supplied by your playlist or EPG source. Use the program guide to: • See what is playing now • Check upcoming programs • Browse channel schedules • Move between List, Grid and EPG views • Manage favorite channels • Create reminders where supported EPG availability and accuracy depend on your provider or compatible XMLTV source. MOVIES, SERIES AND VOD Explore your library with artwork, metadata, seasons and episodes when available from your provider. Continue Watching returns you to unfinished movies and episodes. Playback progress and watched status make large libraries easier to navigate. FAST DOWNLOADS AND OFFLINE VIEWING Download compatible movies and episodes to your device, then watch without an internet connection. Download availability and speed depend on your provider, source format, network, device storage and your right to save that content. PICTURE IN PICTURE Keep compatible video playing in Picture in Picture while using other apps. Return to fullscreen. ICLOUD SYNC Sync supported app data across your Apple devices when iCloud Sync is enabled, including playlists, profiles, favorites, hidden content and playback progress. Cloud availability depends on your Apple ID, iCloud settings, subscription access and network connection. SEARCH AND ORGANIZATION Search across Live TV, movies and series from one interface. Organize large IPTV playlists with: • Favorite channels, movies and series • Multiple playlists and profiles • Custom names • Hidden channels and categories • Continue Watching • Recently watched content • Playlist and EPG refresh controls Some organization, profile and sync features require NextGen Pro. MULTIPLE PLAYER OPTIONS Choose the playback setup that works best for your streams: • Automatic engine selection with fallback • KSPlayer • VLC • Manual playback-engine preference • Audio and subtitle track selection • On-demand timeline seeking • Playback progress and resume • Previous and next channel navigation • Up to 4K playback when supported by the source, network and device Format, audio, subtitle, seeking, PiP and 4K availability depend on the source stream and device. FREE AND NEXTGEN PRO The free version provides core playlist browsing and a 30-minute playback evaluation. NextGen Pro removes the playback time limit and unlocks additional playlist, profile, favorite, download, sync and content-management capabilities. Available packages and local prices are displayed before purchase. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Family Sharing is supported for eligible purchases. DISCLAIMER NextGen IPTV Player is a media player and playlist organizer only. The app does not provide, include, host, sell or promote media content, TV channels, playlists, IPTV subscriptions or copyrighted material. Users must provide their own legal M3U, M3U8 or Xtream-compatible source and have permission to access, play and download that content. Playback quality and feature availability depend on the provider, source format, network and device. Terms: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/terms Privacy: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/privacy

Screenshots

IPTV Echo+3 screens
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Echo+ at 100% against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 56%. IPTV Echo+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IPTV Echo+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Echo+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IPTV Echo+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Echo+ ships an update every 8 days, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IPTV Echo+ versus IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Echo+IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.3 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB165 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFuture Technology Global LtdERHAN AKSU

Customer experience

IPTV Echo+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

IPTV Echo+

No in-app purchases

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 IPTV Echo+ free?
IPTV Echo+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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, IPTV Echo+ or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
IPTV Echo+ is rated higher. IPTV Echo+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.3 from 17 ratings.
Do IPTV Echo+ or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen have ads?
Neither IPTV Echo+ nor IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Echo+ or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
IPTV Echo+ ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen every 9 days. Most recently, IPTV Echo+ was updated on August 27, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen on September 19, 2026.

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