Comparison

StreamX vs IPTV

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

Head to head
About

StreamX

A modern IPTV player for Apple devices that supports M3U and Xtream Codes playlists. Enjoy fast playback, content management, and advanced features like catch-up, multi-screen viewing, and offline downloads.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream Codes playlist support
  • Fast playback and smooth navigation
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Catch-up TV support
  • Multi-screen and Picture-in-Picture viewing
  • Cross-device sync
  • User profiles and parental controls
  • Offline viewing
Features
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StreamX is an IPTV and media player that brings live TV, movies and series together on iPhone and iPad. Add your M3U, M3U8 or Xtream Codes playlists, or connect to Jellyfin, Plex or Emby, and enjoy your media in one place. Your Media Libraries: Browse your movie collection, view movie and series details, and explore episodes from your connected server. Keep favourites close at hand and choose what to watch alongside your IPTV playlists. Live TV and EPG: See what's on now and what's coming next in your IPTV playlists with a modern TV guide. Browse programme schedules and move between channels with navigation designed for touch. Global Search: Find live channels in your playlists, and movies and series across your added playlists and media libraries. Spend less time browsing menus and more time watching. Continue Watching: Pick up movies and series from where you left off. Return to an unfinished film or carry on with an episode without searching for your place again. Sync Across Apple Devices: Keep your IPTV playlists, favourites, recent views and viewing progress in sync across your Apple devices. Move between screens without rebuilding your playlist setup. Picture-in-Picture: Watch in a smaller, resizable video window while using other apps. Reply to a message or continue browsing StreamX without interrupting playback. AirPlay and Chromecast: Send compatible streams from iPhone or iPad to a bigger screen. Choose what to watch on your device, then cast it to your television and control playback from your phone or tablet. Multi-Screen Viewing: Follow multiple live channels at once. Keep up with sports, news and different events without repeatedly switching streams. Profiles: Create separate profiles for members of your household. Keep each person’s favourites, recently watched items, viewing progress and preferences together for a more personal viewing experience. Advanced Playlist Customisation: Arrange your playlists around the way you watch. Rename and reorder categories, shuffle content, organise channels and media, and keep your favourites within easy reach. Audio Tracks and Subtitles: Select from available audio tracks and search for subtitles while watching. Switch between languages and choose the combination that works for you. Parental Controls: Use Face ID or Touch ID to protect locked categories and keep them out of favourites and recently watched sections. IPTV Catch-Up Playback: Revisit earlier programmes with catch-up playback from your IPTV playlist. Offline Playback: Save compatible movies and episodes for flights, commutes or time away from Wi-Fi, then watch on your iPhone or iPad without an internet connection. Built-in VPN: Choose your preferred server location and manage your VPN connection directly within StreamX, without switching between apps. Important Notice: StreamX is a standalone media player and playlist manager. It does not provide, sell, host, upload, retransmit or distribute television channels, films, series, playlists or playable media sources. No media or provider catalogue is included with the app. StreamX does not operate a content-provider directory, add-on catalogue, or mechanism for discovering third-party playable sources. Users must add their own authorised playlist or connect a supported media server they are authorised to access. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have all rights and permissions required to access and play the content. StreamX is not affiliated with or endorsed by any content provider or media-server platform. Use of StreamX with unauthorised content is prohibited. StreamX does not provide, record, host or archive programmes; catch-up availability and access rights are determined solely by the user’s authorised source. Metadata: Certain movie and series metadata is provided by TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Terms and Privacy Policy: https://streamx-app.com/legal

About

IPTV

Stream your own IPTV content on iPhone and iPad. Easily add Xtream Codes accounts, M3U playlists, or TV channel lists for a fast and reliable viewing experience. Enjoy customizable playback, EPG, and Chromecast support.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes login
  • M3U playlist import
  • TV channel streaming
  • Customizable video player
  • Chromecast support
  • Multiple user profiles
  • EPG integration
  • Advanced search
Features
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IPTV - Xtream Player is a powerful and easy-to-use IPTV player that lets you stream your own content on your iPhone and iPad. Simply add your Xtream Codes account, M3U playlist, or TV channel playlist to enjoy a smooth, fast, and reliable viewing experience. Whether you're accessing content from your Internet Service Provider or your own personal playlists, IPTV - Xtream Player delivers a clean interface, fast loading, and optimised playback for everyday streaming. Key Features: Xtream Codes Login Support Quickly sign in using your Xtream Codes credentials and access your personal IPTV library. M3U Playlist Support Import and manage your M3U playlists with a simple and seamless setup process. TV Channel Support Watch your favourite TV channels from your own compatible playlists and streaming sources. Customizable Video Player Enjoy a powerful built-in player with playback controls designed for a smooth viewing experience. Chromecast Support Cast your content to compatible TVs and streaming devices for a bigger-screen experience. Multiple User Profiles Easily manage multiple user accounts and switch between playlists without hassle. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Browse channel schedules and view upcoming programs with integrated EPG support. Advanced Search Quickly find TV channels, movies, and TV series with fast and intelligent search. Favourites & Watch History Save your favourite content for quick access and continue watching from where you left off. Why Choose IPTV - Xtream Player? IPTV - Xtream Player is designed to deliver a fast, reliable, and enjoyable streaming experience. With a clean and intuitive interface, powerful playback capabilities, Chromecast support, EPG integration, and extensive customisation options, you can enjoy your content exactly the way you prefer. Whether you're watching TV channels, movies, or series from your own playlists, the app provides smooth performance, easy content management, and seamless navigation. IPTV - Xtream Player focuses on speed, simplicity, and giving you complete control over your personal IPTV experience. Important: IPTV - Xtream Player does not provide, host, sell, or distribute any IPTV subscriptions, playlists, channels, or media content. The app functions solely as a media player. Users are responsible for providing their own legally authorised Xtream Codes accounts, M3U playlists, or other compatible streaming sources. Terms & Conditions: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-39009a72d7508094b627fd159db08e65

Screenshots

StreamX4 screens
IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV at none against StreamX's 9. IPTV also leads on ratings volume (343 vs 26) and review sentiment (90% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. StreamX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for StreamX against 4.6 for IPTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 343 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of StreamX's written reviews are positive against 90% of IPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StreamX versus IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamXIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)4.6 (343 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews89.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26343 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamX Technologies L.L.C-FZPinki .

Customer experience

StreamX

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

IPTV

All ratings311 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.4%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

StreamX

Subscriptions6
  • StreamX PRO – Individual Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • StreamX PRO Family – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StreamX PRO – Individual 6 Months7 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • StreamX PRO Family – 6 Months7 Days trial$14.996 Months
  • StreamX PRO – Individual Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • StreamX PRO Family – Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Espresso Tip$0.99
  • Latte Tip$3.99
  • Latte + Cake Tip$5.99
None

IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamX free?
StreamX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV free?
IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StreamX or IPTV?
IPTV is rated higher. StreamX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while IPTV averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.
Do StreamX or IPTV have ads?
Neither StreamX nor IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamX or IPTV?
StreamX ships an update weekly, and IPTV weekly. Most recently, StreamX was updated on November 5, 2026 and IPTV on November 5, 2026.

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