Comparison

IPTV SmartStream Player 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 SmartStream Player

This application is a video player designed for iOS devices. It supports major video formats, 4K content, subtitles, and dual audio. Users must provide their own IPTV playlists or streams to watch content.

Highlights
  • Supports major video formats
  • 4K content support
  • Subtitle and dual audio
  • Global search and favorites
  • Parental controls
  • Multiple language support
  • Speed test
Features
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IPTV SmartStream Player is video player for iOS, iPad, IPTV Stream Player comes with powerful built in video player IPTV SmartStream Player Features: - Supports major video formats - 4K Content supports - Subtitle and Dual Audio - Global Search - Global favourites -Recent Playlist - Parental Control - Hide Content - Multiple Language Supports -Speed Test IMPORTANT SmartStream Player doesn't provide any sources of TV channels. It is a player only. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch TV channels. The Official IPTV Stream Player does not contain any media content. This app is a video player like other video player NOTES: NOTES: -IPTV Smart Stream Player does NOT provide, host, sell, or stream any TV channels or media content. -The app does NOT include any preloaded channels, playlists, or subscriptions. -Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or streams (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8). -Smart Stream Player is only a media player and not an IPTV service or content provider. -All content streamed through the app is entirely provided and managed by the user. -Only legally obtained streams are allowed in Our app, Import your own legally obtained IPTV playlist or stream. -The app does NOT sell access to live TV, movies, or series. -Premium features do not unlock or provide any content. -No subscription inside our app is tied to official channels. -Our app do not sell access to content. -Our app do not facilitate illegal access. -Smart Stream Player has no affiliation with any third-party IPTV providers. -Streaming copyrighted material without proper authorization is not supported. -EPG availability depends on the user’s playlist provider and cannot be guaranteed. -Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they stream. -We do not promote or offer any copyrighted content. -Users have to add their own content. -Screenshots shown on this page are provided as examples only. -We don't sell any copyright content. -We don't endorse the streaming of copyright content

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 and playlist organiser for iPhone and iPad. Connect your own M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream-compatible source to browse and play content you are authorised to access. NextGen does not supply channels, movies, series, playlists or IPTV subscriptions. A compatible content source is required. Purchasing NextGen Pro unlocks app features; it does not include media content or a content subscription. LIVE TV AND PROGRAMME GUIDE Browse channels by category, switch between List, Grid and EPG views, and open streams in full screen. View Now and Next information, browse schedules and create programme reminders where supported. Guide availability and accuracy depend on your provider or compatible XMLTV source. MULTIVIEW WITH NEXTGEN PRO Watch up to four live channels at once on iPhone and iPad. Switch audio between channels, replace streams and expand a channel to full screen, with layouts for portrait and landscape. Multiview requires compatible streams and enough simultaneous connections from your content service, typically one per channel. Your provider's connection limits still apply. With fewer connections, streams may buffer or pause while NextGen reconnects them. MOVIES, SERIES AND PLAYBACK Browse movies, seasons and episodes with available artwork and metadata. Resume unfinished content through Continue Watching and keep track of playback progress and watched status. Choose automatic playback-engine selection with fallback or a manual engine preference. Select available audio and subtitle tracks, seek supported on-demand streams and use Picture in Picture with compatible playback. Formats, tracks, seeking, PiP and up to 4K playback depend on the stream, device and network. SEARCH AND ORGANISATION Search Live TV, movies and series. Manage favourites, custom names, hidden content, playlists and profiles. Adjust playlist and EPG refresh settings. Additional playlist, profile, favourite and content-management capabilities require NextGen Pro. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC With NextGen Pro and iCloud Sync enabled, sync supported app data, including playlist connections, profiles, favourites, hidden content and playback progress, across your Apple devices. Availability depends on your Apple ID, iCloud settings and network. Media files are not included in this sync. FREE AND NEXTGEN PRO Free access includes core playlist browsing and a cumulative two-hour playback evaluation. NextGen Pro removes the playback evaluation limit and unlocks Multiview and additional app features described above. Available packages, local prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless cancelled. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. CONTENT RESPONSIBILITY Use only sources you are authorised to access. Your content service's terms, rights and connection limits apply. NextGen does not grant rights to third-party content or bypass access restrictions. Terms: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/terms Privacy: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/privacy Support: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/support

Screenshots

IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen at 3.4 against IPTV SmartStream Player's 2.8. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). IPTV SmartStream Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. IPTV SmartStream Player 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

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IPTV SmartStream Player's written reviews are positive against 56% of IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV SmartStream Player versus IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV SmartStream PlayerIPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)3.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings419 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAPP STUDIOERHAN AKSU

Customer experience

IPTV SmartStream Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99
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 IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player 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, IPTV SmartStream Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen is rated higher. IPTV SmartStream Player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.
Do IPTV SmartStream Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen have ads?
IPTV SmartStream Player shows ads; IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV SmartStream Player or IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen?
IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen weekly. Most recently, IPTV SmartStream Player was updated on October 7, 2026 and IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen on October 7, 2026.

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