Comparison

Kstream TV vs STBox Playlist Player

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

Head to head
About

Kstream TV

Features
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Kstream TV is a fast, modern player for your own Xtream Codes subscription. Sign in once with the server address, username and password from your provider, and your live channels, movies, series and radio stations are ready in seconds. WATCH EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Live TV with categories, favourites and instant channel switching • Movies and series with posters, descriptions, cast and ratings • Continue watching: pick up any movie or episode exactly where you left off • Internet radio stations with a lightweight audio player • Powerful search across your entire library, even with hundreds of thousands of titles TV GUIDE • Full electronic programme guide (EPG) with now-and-next information • See what is on tonight, jump straight to a channel from the guide A PLAYER BUILT FOR SPEED • Instant channel start and smooth playback of large libraries • Fast, precise seeking in movies and episodes • Subtitle and audio track selection • Picture in Picture, AirPlay-friendly, background audio for radio • Optimised for iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape MADE FOR YOU • Home screen widget showing what is on now on your favourite channels • Multiple profiles: switch between accounts in one tap • Parental lock for selected categories • Available in English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Arabic • Dark, distraction-free design IMPORTANT Kstream TV does not include, sell or provide any channels, movies or other content. It is a player only. You need an active subscription from a provider that supports the Xtream Codes API, and you are responsible for the legality of the content you access. Kstream TV is not affiliated with any content provider. Questions or feedback? We read every message.

About

STBox Playlist Player

Features
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STBox is a clean, fast media player for your own IPTV playlists. Add your Xtream Codes or M3U source and watch live TV, movies, and series on your iPhone and iPad — with a beautiful, modern interface. STBox does not provide any channels or content. You bring your own playlist; STBox simply plays it. WHY STBOX • Simple setup — add your Xtream Codes login or M3U URL and you're ready • Fast, modern interface built for big libraries • Smart player that handles HLS, MP4, MKV and more • Continue watching right where you left off PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists and sources — switch with one tap • Manual quality selection up to 4K • Picture-in-Picture — keep watching while you use other apps • Chromecast — cast to your TV in one tap • Catch-up TV — watch programs from the archive • Full EPG program guide with reminders • Parental controls with PIN-protected profiles EVERYDAY EXTRAS • Sleep timer • Subtitle and audio track selection • AirPlay support • Available in English, Turkish, German, French, and Arabic Subscriptions STBox Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://thracode.com/stbox/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kstream TV4 screens
STBox Playlist Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kstream TV at none against STBox Playlist Player's 2. Kstream TV also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). STBox Playlist Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STBox Playlist Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Kstream TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kstream TV ships an update every 3 weeks, STBox Playlist Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Kstream TV versus STBox Playlist Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKstream TVSTBox Playlist Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB71 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developeraydin ozdemirAnil Celik

In-app purchases

None

Kstream TV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

STBox Playlist Player

Subscriptions2
  • Aylık Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yıllık$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Kstream TV free?
Kstream TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STBox Playlist Player free?
STBox Playlist Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kstream TV or STBox Playlist Player have ads?
Neither Kstream TV nor STBox Playlist Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kstream TV or STBox Playlist Player?
Kstream TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and STBox Playlist Player every 3 months. Most recently, Kstream TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and STBox Playlist Player on October 28, 2026.

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