Comparison

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen vs Axon Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

Organize and play your M3U or Xtream playlists with this native media player. Browse live TV, movies, and series with EPG guides. Unlock advanced features like multiview and iCloud sync with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 and Xtream playlist support
  • Live TV and EPG guide integration
  • Multiview for up to four channels (Pro)
  • Movie and series browsing with playback progress
  • Search and content organization
  • iCloud sync for app data (Pro)
  • Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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NextGen IPTV Player is a native media player and playlist organizer for iPhone and iPad. Connect your own M3U/M3U8 playlist or Xtream-compatible source to browse and play content you are authorized 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 PROGRAM 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 program 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 ORGANIZATION Search Live TV, movies and series. Manage favorites, custom names, hidden content, playlists and profiles. Adjust playlist and EPG refresh settings. Additional playlist, profile, favorite 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, favorites, 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 canceled. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. CONTENT RESPONSIBILITY Use only sources you are authorized 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

About

Axon Player

This app allows you to play your own IPTV playlists on your iPhone and iPad. It offers a premium viewing experience with features like EPG guides, resume support for movies and series, and multi-screen viewing. It also includes family-friendly options like Kids Mode.

Highlights
  • Bring your own content (M3U/portal playlists)
  • Live TV with EPG guide and channel folders
  • Movies & series browsing with resume support
  • Multi-screen viewing
  • Kids Mode with PIN protection
  • Multiple user profiles
Features
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Axon Player is a modern, beautifully designed IPTV player. Add your own playlist from your provider and enjoy your content with a fast, premium experience on iPhone and iPad. BRING YOUR OWN CONTENT Axon Player does not include any channels or content. Add your own M3U or portal playlist from your service provider and start watching in seconds. A PLAYER THAT FEELS PREMIUM • Fast, fluid interface • Live TV with EPG guide and channel folders • Movies & series browsing with resume support • Multi-screen viewing, sleep timer, and playback controls • Subtitle search & download built in MADE FOR FAMILIES • Kids Mode with PIN protection • Multiple user profiles per playlist GO PREMIUM • Use one account on up to 3 devices • Smart Routing — play streams that fail to load directly • Merge playlists, live scores, and more Your playlists sync to your account, so your setup follows you across your devices. Note: Axon Player is a media player only. It does not provide, sell, or endorse any content or subscriptions to content services. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://axonplayer.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen4 screens
Axon Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Axon Player at 5.0 against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 3.5. Axon Player also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Axon Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Axon Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Axon Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen ships an update weekly, Axon Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen versus Axon Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGenAxon Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperERHAN AKSUMohamed Bouadi

Customer experience

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Axon Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

Subscriptions4
  • NextGen Pro Family - Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • NextGen Pro Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • NextGen Pro Annual (Family)$19.991 Year
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  • NextGen Pro Family - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextGen Pro Lifetime$49.99
10 purchases

Axon Player

Subscriptions10
  • Basic — 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Smart Routing — 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Basic — 3 Months$2.993 Months
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  • Smart Routing — 3 Months$2.993 Months
  • Basic — 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Smart Routing — 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Basic — 1 Year$6.991 Year
  • Smart Routing — 1 Year$6.991 Year
  • Premium — 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • Premium — 1 Year$14.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen free?
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Axon Player free?
Axon Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen or Axon Player?
Axon Player is rated higher. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Axon Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen or Axon Player have ads?
Neither IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen nor Axon Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen or Axon Player?
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen ships an update weekly, and Axon Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen was updated on November 9, 2026 and Axon Player on October 31, 2026.

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