IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen vs MAX IPTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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NextGen IPTV Player is a native media player for iPhone and iPad, designed for your own M3U and M3U8 playlists or Xtream-compatible service. Add your legal content source, then browse Live TV, movies, series, VOD and program information. Download supported content for offline viewing, continue watching in Picture in Picture and choose from multiple playback engines. NextGen does not provide TV channels, playlists, movies, series or IPTV subscriptions. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Enjoy clear layouts, responsive navigation and touch-friendly controls. Move quickly between Home, Live TV, Movies, Series and Settings while keeping large libraries easy to browse. LIVE TV AND EPG Browse channels by provider category, open them in fullscreen and view Now and Next program information when supplied by your playlist or EPG source. Use the program guide to: • See what is playing now • Check upcoming programs • Browse channel schedules • Move between List, Grid and EPG views • Manage favorite channels • Create reminders where supported EPG availability and accuracy depend on your provider or compatible XMLTV source. MOVIES, SERIES AND VOD Explore your library with artwork, metadata, seasons and episodes when available from your provider. Continue Watching returns you to unfinished movies and episodes. Playback progress and watched status make large libraries easier to navigate. FAST DOWNLOADS AND OFFLINE VIEWING Download compatible movies and episodes to your device, then watch without an internet connection. Download availability and speed depend on your provider, source format, network, device storage and your right to save that content. PICTURE IN PICTURE Keep compatible video playing in Picture in Picture while using other apps. Return to fullscreen. ICLOUD SYNC Sync supported app data across your Apple devices when iCloud Sync is enabled, including playlists, profiles, favorites, hidden content and playback progress. Cloud availability depends on your Apple ID, iCloud settings, subscription access and network connection. SEARCH AND ORGANIZATION Search across Live TV, movies and series from one interface. Organize large IPTV playlists with: • Favorite channels, movies and series • Multiple playlists and profiles • Custom names • Hidden channels and categories • Continue Watching • Recently watched content • Playlist and EPG refresh controls Some organization, profile and sync features require NextGen Pro. MULTIPLE PLAYER OPTIONS Choose the playback setup that works best for your streams: • Automatic engine selection with fallback • KSPlayer • VLC • Manual playback-engine preference • Audio and subtitle track selection • On-demand timeline seeking • Playback progress and resume • Previous and next channel navigation • Up to 4K playback when supported by the source, network and device Format, audio, subtitle, seeking, PiP and 4K availability depend on the source stream and device. FREE AND NEXTGEN PRO The free version provides core playlist browsing and a 30-minute playback evaluation. NextGen Pro removes the playback time limit and unlocks additional playlist, profile, favorite, download, sync and content-management capabilities. Available packages and local prices are displayed before purchase. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Family Sharing is supported for eligible purchases. DISCLAIMER NextGen IPTV Player is a media player and playlist organizer only. The app does not provide, include, host, sell or promote media content, TV channels, playlists, IPTV subscriptions or copyrighted material. Users must provide their own legal M3U, M3U8 or Xtream-compatible source and have permission to access, play and download that content. Playback quality and feature availability depend on the provider, source format, network and device. Terms: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/terms Privacy: https://nextgeniptvplayer.com/privacy
MAX IPTV
This media player allows you to stream your own live TV, movies, and series on Apple TV. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like EPG, catch-up, and subtitle downloads. Customize your viewing with favorites and custom lists.
- Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and Stalker Portal playlists
- Live TV with EPG and catch-up functionality
- Movie and series browsing with subtitle support
- Favorites and custom channel list creation
- Cross-device sync and backup/restore
- Available in 20 languages
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MAX IPTV is a premium IPTV player for Apple TV. Load your own playlist and enjoy your live TV, movies, and series on the big screen — with a fast, beautiful interface built for tvOS. IMPORTANT: MAX IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, streams, or content. You bring your own playlist from your own IPTV provider. SUPPORTS YOUR PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes — server, username, and password • M3U / M3U8 — paste a playlist URL • Stalker Portal — portal URL and MAC address LIVE TV • Full channel list with categories • Electronic Program Guide — NOW/NEXT and a full time-grid guide • Watch Recorded — replay a programme that already aired - catch-up. • Channel logos, info banner, quick zapping • Reminders for upcoming programs MOVIES & SERIES • Browse your movies and series by category • Subtitles from OpenSubtitles — Find subtitles for any movie or episode direct in player. • Rich detail pages — plot, cast, director, genre, rating, trailers • Continue Watching — pick up where you left off • Season and episode browsing MAKE IT YOURS • Favorites for channels, movies, and series • Create your own custom channel lists • Search across everything • Multiple playlists — switch anytime EVERYWHERE YOU WATCH • One account works across your devices • Playlists, favorites, and settings sync automatically • Back up and restore your setup • Available in 20 languages SUBSCRIPTION MAX IPTV is free to use for the first 7 days. After the trial, an annual subscription is required to keep using the app. Choose from three auto-renewable plans: • Silver — 2 devices — $9.99/year (USD) • Gold — 5 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore — $14.99/year (USD) • Diamond — 10 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore, all premium features — $19.99/year (USD) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maxiptv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://maxiptv.app/terms Bring your playlist to your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAX IPTV at 100% against IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's 56%. MAX IPTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MAX IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MAX IPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAX IPTV's.
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen ships an update every 9 days, MAX IPTV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen | MAX IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ERHAN AKSU | Naser Chorake Yekshahve |
Customer experience
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen
MAX IPTV
In-app purchases
IPTV Player M3U Xtream NextGen
- 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
- NexGen Smart IPTV Lifetime access$29.99
- NextGen Pro Lifetime$49.99
MAX IPTV
- MAX IPTV silver$9.991 Year
- MAX IPTV gold$14.991 Year
- MAX IPTV Diamond$19.991 Year
Questions
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