LiveStream Player Pro vs UPlayer8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiveStream Player Pro
This app provides a professional IPTV streaming solution for iOS devices. It supports various playlist formats like M3U and XSPF, offering high-quality playback with features like Picture-in-Picture and background audio. Organize and manage your channels with intelligent filtering and search.
- M3U, M3U8, XSPF playlist support
- HLS streaming protocol
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Background audio playback
- Smart category filtering
- Parental controls
- Multiple user profiles
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Transform your viewing experience with LiveStream Player Pro, the ultimate professional IPTV streaming solution for iOS and iPadOS. Designed for seamless playback of M3U, M3U8, and XSPF playlists, our app brings you a premium, ad-supported streaming experience with powerful features. KEY FEATURES UNIVERSAL FORMAT SUPPORT • M3U and M3U8 playlist compatibility • XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format) support • HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) protocol • Multiple playlist management • Import via URL or file PREMIUM PLAYBACK EXPERIENCE • High-quality HLS streaming • Adaptive bitrate streaming • Smooth channel switching • Minimal buffering technology • Picture-in-Picture mode • Background audio playback INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION • Smart category filtering • Advanced search functionality • Grid and list view modes • Custom channel grouping • Recently watched history • Favorites system with quick access FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTROLS • Multiple user profiles • Comprehensive parental controls • Content rating filters • PIN protection with biometric unlock • Adult content restrictions • Age-appropriate viewing BEAUTIFUL MODERN DESIGN • Dark mode optimized interface • Smooth animations and transitions • iPad-optimized layouts • Intuitive navigation • Channel logos and thumbnails • Clean, professional UI SMART FEATURES • Continue watching from where you left off • Swipe gestures for favorites • Quick channel preview • Playlist statistics • Search across all channels • Auto-playlist updates PRIVACY & SECURITY • Secure PIN storage with Keychain • Face ID and Touch ID support • No data collection beyond app functionality • Local storage for playlists • Your privacy is our priority DEVICE COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Full-screen viewing on all devices • Supports all screen sizes • Portrait and landscape modes • iOS 15.0 and later PERFECT FOR • IPTV enthusiasts • Cord-cutters • International content viewers • Sports streaming fans • Live TV watchers • Multi-device households GETTING STARTED 1. Add your M3U/M3U8 playlist URL or file 2. Browse channels by category 3. Mark favorites for quick access 4. Set up profiles for family members 5. Enable parental controls if needed 6. Start streaming in seconds DISCLAIMER This app is a playlist player only. Users must provide their own content through legal M3U/M3U8 playlist sources. We do not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to access any content they choose to stream. Download LiveStream Player Pro today and enjoy professional IPTV streaming with powerful features designed for the modern viewer.
UPlayer8
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UPlayer8 is a video player for watching TV channels, movies and series with your own streaming provider account. It works on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. UPlayer8 does not provide content. The app contains no channels, movies or series. You enter the account details given by your provider (server address, username and password) or an M3U playlist URL, and the app only plays those streams. Without an account from a legitimate provider, the app has no use for you. FEATURES • Sign in with a server account or an M3U/M3U8 playlist • Live channels, program guide, categories and favorites • Movies and series with season and episode tracking • Continue watching: start on one device, pick up on another • Multiple accounts; accounts and progress sync between your devices via iCloud • MKV, AVI, TS, MP4 and HLS support • Subtitle and audio track selection • Accent-insensitive search PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Watching with your own account requires a yearly Premium subscription. It starts with a 3-day free trial; cancel before the trial ends and you will not be charged. Demo content (openly licensed films by the Blender Foundation) can be watched without a subscription. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.ust8.com/uplayer8/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: UPlayer8 at 4 against LiveStream Player Pro's 2. UPlayer8 also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LiveStream Player Pro | UPlayer8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ashen Ishanka Costha | Seckin Ust |
In-app purchases
LiveStream Player Pro
No in-app purchases
UPlayer8
No in-app purchases
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