Comparison

IPTV PopStream Player vs NiPa Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV PopStream Player

This app allows you to stream your own IPTV content, including live TV, movies, and series, across all your Apple devices. It offers a user-friendly interface with features like profiles, favorites, and playback progress synchronization via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Connect Xtream Codes or M3U playlists
  • Cross-device sync via iCloud
  • Detailed content information (posters, synopsis)
  • Smooth playback of common formats
  • Offline downloads
  • Parental controls
  • Multiple user profiles
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PopStream is an IPTV and VOD player for your own streams. Connect your Xtream Codes account or your M3U playlist, and browse your channels, movies and series in an interface built for Apple devices. ONE APP, EVERY SCREEN A single purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Profiles, favorites and playback progress follow you, with no account to create. YOUR LIBRARY, FINALLY READABLE • Live TV, movies, series with seasons and episodes, catch-up and sports • Posters, synopsis, cast, ratings, year and trailers (TMDB), in the app language • Continue Watching row, Watched badge, episode queue and automatic Next Episode • My List and favorite channels • Top 10 and dynamic home screen • Global search across your whole library • Program guide: now and next, per channel • Sports: live, upcoming and finished matches A PLAYER THAT DOESN'T STUTTER Your videos start fast and play smoothly, making the most of your Apple device. MKV, AVI, 4K: common formats just play, with no conversion and nothing to configure. On Apple TV, playback is native, with HDR and Dolby support. ENCRYPTED iCLOUD SYNC Profiles (credentials included), favorites and playback progress move between your Apple devices through CloudKit, inside your private database, end-to-end encrypted. An account typed on iPhone shows up on Apple TV: no more typing with the remote. On/Off switch and "Erase my iCloud data" button in Settings. No server, no app account, no developer access. OFFLINE AND ON THE GO Download movies and episodes on iPhone, iPad and Mac (pause, resume, storage management). Send to Chromecast, or use AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture with the full experience. COMFORT AND CONTROL • Multiple profiles with avatars, instant switching • Parental control with a PIN code • Adjustable subtitles (size, dark background) • Catch-up and timeshift: replay past programs, day by day • 13 interface languages (EN, FR, ES, DE, IT, PT, AR, TR, RU, HI, ID, PL, NL), independent from the system language SECURITY Your credentials live in your Apple device's secure vault, never in plain text. Your parental code is never stored as it was typed. And if a device can't guarantee full encryption, your profile simply isn't sent there: we'd rather not sync than take a risk. START FREE Try PopStream for free, then unlock the full experience: AirPlay, Picture-in-Picture and unlimited playback. Unlocked on one device, unlocked everywhere — iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV. IMPORTANT: PopStream provides no content, no channels and no TV subscription. The app ships empty: you need your own source (provider, personal server or playlist). — Metadata provided by The Movie Database (TMDb). This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Availability provided by JustWatch (via TMDb). Sports data provided by TheSportsDB. Terms of Use: https://popstream.lovable.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://popstream.lovable.app/privacy

About

NiPa Player

This media player allows you to watch your existing IPTV subscription content on your mobile device. Easily add playlists and enjoy live TV, movies, and series with features like EPG, catch-up TV, and multi-view.

Highlights
  • Add M3U playlists and Xtream Codes
  • Live TV with EPG and catch-up
  • Movies and series with Continue Watching
  • Multi-view up to 6 channels
  • Chromecast support
  • Background audio playback
  • Parental controls
Features
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NiPa Player — Your Premium IPTV Player NiPa Player is a modern, beautifully designed IPTV player for enjoying your existing IPTV subscription on your mobile device. Just add your playlist and start watching. IMPORTANT: NiPa Player does NOT provide any content, channels, or streams. It is strictly a media player. You need your own IPTV subscription and playlist from a third-party provider. We are not affiliated with any IPTV service provider. EASY SETUP Add your playlist in seconds with Xtream Codes, an M3U URL, or an M3U file. Manage multiple playlists and switch effortlessly. LIVE TV Watch live channels with a smooth, buffer-free experience and intuitive swipe gestures. MOVIES & SERIES Browse on-demand movies and series with a sleek, poster-based interface. Pick up where you left off with Continue Watching. Save your movies and episodes to watch offline. EPG TV GUIDE Full program guide — see what's on now and next, set reminders, and view EPG info right in the player. CATCH-UP TV Rewind and watch programs that already aired (where supported by your provider). MULTIVIEW Watch up to 6 channels at once on a single screen. CHROMECAST Cast to the big screen with built-in Google Cast and control playback from your phone. BACKGROUND AUDIO Keep listening with the screen off or while using other apps — great for news and radio. GLOBAL SEARCH Search Live TV, Movies, and Series in one place and find what you want instantly. FAVORITES Mark channels, movies, and series as favorites for quick one-tap access. PROFILES Create up to 5 profiles, each with its own favorites, history, and settings. Kids profiles hide restricted content and are PIN-protected. PARENTAL CONTROLS A PIN-protected lock keeps restricted content hidden until the PIN is entered. ADVANCED PLAYER - Brightness & volume gesture controls - Audio track and subtitle selection for VOD - Smart retry with automatic fallback URLs - Sleep timer and auto-play next episode - Fullscreen immersive mode 28 LANGUAGES · LIGHT & DARK THEMES Available in 28 languages, with light and dark themes that follow your system. CLOUD SYNC (Pro) Sign in to sync playlists, favorites, and settings across all your devices. ONE SUBSCRIPTION, EVERY DEVICE (Pro) Pro follows your account, not your device — iPhone, iPad, Android, and TV (coming soon). Switch or add devices without paying again. 21-DAY FREE TRIAL Try every feature free for 21 days — live TV, movies, series, EPG, catch-up, and more. After the trial, a subscription is required to keep using the app. Pick the plan that suits you, or unlock Pro for life with a single one-time purchase. DISCLAIMER NiPa Player is an independent media player. We do not provide, host, distribute, or control any media content, IPTV subscriptions, streams, or channels. Users are solely responsible for the content they access through their own playlists and subscriptions. Please ensure your use of any IPTV service complies with local laws and regulations.

Screenshots

IPTV PopStream Player4 screens
NiPa Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV PopStream Player at 5.0 against NiPa Player's 4.0. IPTV PopStream Player also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 PopStream Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NiPa Player sells 3 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 PopStream Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV PopStream Player ships an update every 4 days, NiPa Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IPTV PopStream Player versus NiPa Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PopStream PlayerNiPa Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamir AchourPablo Lopez serrano

Customer experience

IPTV PopStream Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NiPa Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV PopStream Player

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • 1 an7 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

NiPa Player

Subscriptions2
  • NiPa Player Pro$1.991 Month
  • NiPa Player Pro1 Year trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • NiPa Player Pro$27.99

Questions

Is IPTV PopStream Player free?
IPTV PopStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NiPa Player free?
NiPa Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV PopStream Player or NiPa Player?
IPTV PopStream Player is rated higher. IPTV PopStream Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NiPa Player averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPTV PopStream Player or NiPa Player have ads?
Neither IPTV PopStream Player nor NiPa Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV PopStream Player or NiPa Player?
IPTV PopStream Player ships an update every 4 days, and NiPa Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPTV PopStream Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and NiPa Player on October 31, 2026.

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