# IPTV Core vs IPTV Extreme

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Core at 83% against IPTV Extreme's 0%. IPTV Core also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Core sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and IPTV Extreme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Core holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Core has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of IPTV Core's written reviews are positive against 0% of IPTV Extreme's.

IPTV Core ships an update every 6 weeks, IPTV Extreme monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Core | IPTV Extreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-core-m3u-xtream-player/id6754688595/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-extreme-player/id6758532825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saykudan LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586339008) | [Malika El Mahfoudi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868095941) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-core-m3u-xtream-player/id6754688595)

This media player allows you to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from your IPTV provider. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes logins, offering a fast, buffer-free experience with a full EPG guide and catch-up TV features.

**Highlights:** M3U and Xtream Codes support, Full EPG TV guide, 4K & HD streaming, Smart favorites, Catch-up TV, Multi-playlist management, Live TV, Movies & Series (VOD)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### IPTV Extreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-extreme-player/id6758532825)

This app is a fast IPTV player and playlist manager for iPhone. It allows you to load your own Live TV streams, movies, and on-demand video using Xtream API or M3U playlists. Browse a clean channel list built for quick playback and enjoy a privacy-first experience with local playlist storage.

**Highlights:** Xtream API login, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Smart content organization, Channel browser with favorites, Full-screen playback, Privacy-first local storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Core free?

IPTV Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Extreme free?

IPTV Extreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Core or IPTV Extreme?

IPTV Core is rated higher. IPTV Core averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while IPTV Extreme averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do IPTV Core or IPTV Extreme have ads?

IPTV Extreme shows ads; IPTV Core does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Core or IPTV Extreme?

IPTV Core ships an update every 6 weeks, and IPTV Extreme monthly. Most recently, IPTV Core was updated on October 22, 2026 and IPTV Extreme on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*