Comparison

Multiview App 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

Multiview App

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4)
  • HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Smart audio switching
  • Favorite channels and layout presets
  • Fullscreen mode
Features
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Bring the live TV, IPTV, cameras, recordings, and media libraries you already use into one flexible player for iPhone and iPad. Multiview lets you watch up to four compatible channels or feeds simultaneously. Follow overlapping games, monitor breaking news, keep an eye on cameras, or combine different sources without constantly switching apps. WATCH YOUR WAY • Watch one, two, three, or four streams • Choose layouts optimized for portrait and landscape • Tap a stream to switch the primary audio • Open any stream fullscreen • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Swap streams without rebuilding the rest of your layout • Save favorite combinations as reusable layouts • Choose alternate sources and audio tracks when available CONNECT YOUR SOURCES • Discover compatible HDHomeRun devices • Connect Tablo Gen 3 and Gen 4 devices • Sign in to Plex Media Server • Connect to a Jellyfin server • Add M3U playlists or Xtream Codes IPTV services • Import XMLTV program-guide data • Add RTSP, RTSPS, HLS, HTTP, and HTTPS camera or live video feeds • Pan, tilt, and zoom supported ONVIF cameras HOME, GUIDE, LIBRARY, AND LAYOUTS Start from the Home screen, browse live channels in the Guide, explore compatible recordings and media in the Library, and manage saved combinations from the Layouts tab. Filter channels by category or source, manage favorites and hidden channels, and quickly return to recently watched content. The Library brings supported movies, shows, episodes, recordings, and on-demand content together from connected Plex, Jellyfin, and Tablo sources. Resume supported content where you left off and browse shows by season and episode. FREE TO TRY Single-stream viewing is free. Try multiview mode with three 15-minute trials. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited multiview and saved layouts, with no recurring Multiview subscription. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later • At least one compatible source or direct video feed • Sufficient tuners, connections, or simultaneous streams • Performance depends on your network and source devices Multiview does not provide television channels, IPTV service, playlists, subscriptions, or media. You are responsible for having permission to access any content or streams you add. Provider services and subscriptions are separate. Multiview is not affiliated with HDHomeRun, Tablo, Plex, Jellyfin, or IPTV providers.

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

Multiview App4 screens
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Multiview App at 4.3 against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 3.3. Multiview App also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (64% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Multiview App 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

Multiview App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Multiview App's written reviews are positive against 56% of IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Multiview App versus IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiview AppIPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better3.3 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenzelmann Labs LLCERHAN AKSU

Customer experience

Multiview App

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

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

1 purchases

Multiview App

One-time1
  • Multiview Pro$9.99
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 Multiview App free?
Multiview App 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, Multiview App or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
Multiview App is rated higher. Multiview App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.3 from 17 ratings.
Do Multiview App or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen have ads?
Neither Multiview App nor IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiview App or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen every 9 days. Most recently, Multiview App was updated on September 11, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen on September 19, 2026.

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