Comparison

IPTV PopStream Player vs GoStream

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
Features
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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

GoStream

Features
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GoStream is a clean, fast, and focused media player for user-provided content sources. Add your personal M3U playlist or media source and enjoy a simple, organized streaming experience across your own content. With GoStream, you can browse and play live streams, movies, series, and guide information from sources you provide. The app is designed for smooth playback, fast navigation, favorites, continue watching, and a comfortable viewing experience. Key Features: • Clean and modern media player interface • Support for user-provided M3U playlists and media sources • Live stream, movie, and series browsing from user-provided sources • EPG / TV Guide support where available from the user-provided source • Favorites and Continue Watching • Picture-in-Picture support where available • Player controls designed for a smooth viewing experience • Simple source login and playlist management • Cross-device experience for supported platforms Subscription Information: GoStream includes auto-renewable subscriptions for accessing the app’s player features. Available subscription options may include: • 1 month subscription • 6 months subscription • 12 months subscription A 1-week free trial may be available for eligible users. After the free trial period ends, the selected subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Important Notice: GoStream does not provide, sell, host, distribute, or curate any media content, IPTV service, TV channels, movies, series, playlists, broadcasts, or content subscriptions. The subscriptions offered in the app are only for accessing the app’s media player features. They do not include or unlock any media content. Users are responsible for adding their own legal media sources. GoStream only functions as a media player and content organizer for content sources provided by the user. Privacy Policy: https://goplay.my/privacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPTV PopStream Player4 screens
GoStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoStream at every 2 days against IPTV PopStream Player's every 4 days. IPTV PopStream Player's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GoStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV PopStream Player ships an update every 4 days, GoStream every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV PopStream Player versus GoStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PopStream PlayerGoStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB115 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFatima El BrahimiErdinc Ekrem Karademir

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV PopStream Player

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • 6 mois$12.996 Months
  • 1 an7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

GoStream

Subscriptions3
  • GoStream Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • GoStream Premium 6 Months$3.996 Months
  • GoStream Premium Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV PopStream Player free?
IPTV PopStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoStream free?
GoStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV PopStream Player or GoStream have ads?
Neither IPTV PopStream Player nor GoStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV PopStream Player or GoStream?
IPTV PopStream Player ships an update every 4 days, and GoStream every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV PopStream Player was updated on October 11, 2026 and GoStream on October 5, 2026.

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