Comparison

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen vs IPTV Smart 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

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

About

IPTV Smart Player

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U)
  • 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback
  • Favorites and Continue Watching
  • Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
  • Picture in Picture and multi-screen support
Features
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Strimix is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or supply any channels, movies, series, playlists, or subscriptions. A valid provider account and legally authorized content are required. ABOUT STRIMIX Strimix is a premium IPTV player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Bring your own provider and get live TV, movies, and shows in one beautifully designed app, with a real TV guide, catch-up, Multiview, and the Nova player for stunning 4K HDR playback. KEY FEATURES • Works with your provider: Stalker portals, XTREAM Codes, and M3U playlists • Nova Player: 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision playback on supported streams • iCloud Sync: portals, settings, favorites, and watch history on all your Apple devices LIVE TV • Now, Next, and Later for every channel at a glance • A full TV guide that stays up to date in the background • Catch-up: watch past programmes from your provider's archive, then jump back to live • Multiview: watch up to four channels at once and switch layouts in a tap • Favorites, channel search, and category management MOVIES & SHOWS • Continue Watching and watchlists • Rich details with artwork, trailers, cast, ratings, and every season and episode • Discover: curated picks from your own library SPORTS • Upcoming and live fixtures matched to your own channels • Live scores on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on iPhone PLAYER • Subtitles in any language, with built-in OpenSubtitles search • Adjustable subtitle size and audio track selection • Picture in Picture and AirPlay where supported • Record live TV on Mac and iPhone DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • Layouts made for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • An Apple TV experience built around the Siri Remote • Quick setup on Apple TV using your iPhone Strimix focuses on speed, simplicity, and premium design. Whether you are watching live channels, exploring a movie library, or continuing a series, everything is organized to feel smooth, intuitive, and immersive. Privacy Policy: https://luminoxe.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://luminoxe.com/terms

Screenshots

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen4 screens
IPTV Smart Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart Player at 4.4 against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 3.5. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's written reviews are positive against 66% of IPTV Smart Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen ships an update weekly, IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen versus IPTV Smart Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGenIPTV Smart Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings)4.4 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2240 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERHAN AKSULuminoxe

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%

IPTV Smart Player

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.1%

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
Show 1 more
  • NextGen Pro Family - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextGen Pro Lifetime$49.99
6 purchases

IPTV Smart Player

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly - Family$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • PRO Yearly - Family$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Lifetime$19.99
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen free?
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smart Player free?
IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen or IPTV Smart Player?
IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.
Do IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen or IPTV Smart Player have ads?
IPTV Smart Player shows ads; IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen or IPTV Smart Player?
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen ships an update weekly, and IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Most recently, IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on October 31, 2026.

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