# IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen vs Axon Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen | Axon Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-xtream-nextgen/id6754535943/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-player/id6759207437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ERHAN AKSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809810981) | [Mohamed Bouadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877416158) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-m3u-xtream-nextgen/id6754535943)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextGen Pro Family - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NextGen Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Annual (Family) | $19.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Family - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NextGen Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Axon Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-player/id6759207437)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic — 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Smart Routing — 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Basic — 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Routing — 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic — 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Routing — 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Basic — 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Smart Routing — 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium — 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium — 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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