Comparison

IPTV PopStream Player vs WatchUp! IPTV 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

WatchUp! IPTV Player

Organize, gerencie e reproduza seus próprios conteúdos de mídia com este reprodutor elegante e rápido. Oferece suporte a múltiplas listas, controle parental avançado com biometria, e busca inteligente para uma experiência de cinema em seu dispositivo.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream Codes API support
  • Premium and intuitive interface
  • Multiple accounts and lists management
  • Advanced parental control with biometrics
  • Fast and intelligent search
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support
Features
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Transform the way you watch your favorite content with WatchUp! IPTV Player — a fast, modern, and elegant IPTV player designed for a premium streaming experience on iOS. WatchUp! is a powerful media player built for users who manage their own playlists, offering smooth playback, advanced organization tools, and a clean cinematic interface. Key Features • Full IPTV Support – Compatible with M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API for seamless content loading • Modern & Clean UI – Beautiful, intuitive interface designed for TV shows, movies, and live channels • Multiple Playlists & Accounts – Add and switch between multiple IPTV sources instantly • Parental Controls – Lock content with password protection and secure Face ID / Touch ID access • Fast Search Engine – Instantly find channels, movies, and episodes in your library • Smart Library Management – Favorites, watch history, and progress tracking automatically organized • Advanced Playback – Supports Picture-in-Picture (PiP), background playback, and modern iOS video/audio features • High Performance Player – Optimized for smooth and stable IPTV streaming experience Important Legal Notice • WatchUp! IPTV Player is a media player only • We do NOT provide, host, or include any content • Users are responsible for adding their own playlists (M3U / Xtream Codes) • We are not affiliated with any content providers • We do not support or encourage illegal streaming of copyrighted content Download WatchUp! IPTV Player and enjoy a powerful, fast, and modern IPTV experience on your device.

Screenshots

IPTV PopStream Player4 screens
WatchUp! IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV PopStream Player at none against WatchUp! IPTV Player's shown. IPTV PopStream Player also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 WatchUp! IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV PopStream Player against 5.0 for WatchUp! IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV PopStream Player ships an update every 4 days, WatchUp! IPTV Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
IPTV PopStream Player versus WatchUp! IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV PopStream PlayerWatchUp! IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB10 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSamir AchourFabiane Santos

Customer experience

IPTV PopStream Player

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

WatchUp! IPTV Player

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV PopStream Player

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • 6 mois$12.996 Months
  • 1 an7 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

WatchUp! IPTV Player

One-time1
  • WatchUp! Premium$12.99

Questions

Is IPTV PopStream Player free?
IPTV PopStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatchUp! IPTV Player free?
WatchUp! IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV PopStream Player or WatchUp! IPTV Player?
IPTV PopStream Player and WatchUp! IPTV Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do IPTV PopStream Player or WatchUp! IPTV Player have ads?
WatchUp! IPTV Player shows ads; IPTV PopStream Player does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV PopStream Player or WatchUp! IPTV Player?
IPTV PopStream Player ships an update every 4 days, and WatchUp! IPTV Player every 4 months. Most recently, IPTV PopStream Player was updated on October 28, 2026 and WatchUp! IPTV Player on October 14, 2026.

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