Streama vs Jelvi IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Streama
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Your content. Your sources. One powerful player. Streama is a fast and elegant IPTV and media player built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add your own sources and enjoy Live TV, VOD, series, catch-up, and TV Guide in one beautifully designed app. Its modern playback engine has been carefully optimized for fast channel startup, smooth zapping, stable playback, and compatibility with both standard and less conventional IPTV streams. Key Features β’ Multiple Source Types Add and manage M3U playlists, Xtream Codes accounts, and supported Stalker Portal sources in one place. β’ Live TV, VOD & Series Browse live channels, movies, and series from your own provider using a consistent interface across all supported Apple devices. β’ Fast, Reliable Playback Enjoy quick channel switching, intelligent buffering, automatic stream recovery, and improved audio/video synchronization. β’ Smart TV Guide Use integrated XMLTV and provider EPG data to see what is currently playing and what is coming next. β’ Catch-up & Archive Watch previously aired programs when catch-up is available from your provider. β’ Powerful Playback Controls Resume watching, seek through supported content, select audio tracks and subtitles, and adjust the picture to your screen. β’ Stream Doctor Get clearer information when a stream is unavailable, unsupported, or temporarily unable to connect. β’ Search & Personalization Quickly find channels, programs, movies, and series. Organize favorites, pinned content, recent channels, and Continue Watching. β’ iCloud Sync Keep supported sources, favorites, settings, viewing history, and playback progress synchronized across your Apple devices. β’ Designed for Apple Devices A tailored experience for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, including background audio and an optimized large-screen interface. Some features require Streama Pro or Pro Plus. Content availability, formats, TV Guide data, catch-up, subtitles, and audio tracks depend on your provider. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Streama is a media player and does not provide, sell, recommend, or include any channels, playlists, subscriptions, accounts, or media content. Users must provide their own legally obtained content sources, such as an M3U playlist or compatible provider credentials. Streama is not affiliated with any third-party content provider and does not support or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Jelvi IPTV Player
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Jelvi IPTV Player is a sleek, powerful, and lightweight video player designed to bring your personal IPTV playlists to all your Apple devicesβiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Simply load your own M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream Codes credentials to enjoy live streams, movies, and TV series in a gorgeous, high-performance interface. Built specifically for the Apple ecosystem, Jelvi integrates seamlessly with system features like AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture, offering a premium, distraction-free viewing experience. CORE FEATURES: β’ Multi-Platform Support: Enjoy a unified experience across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS. β’ M3U & Xtream Codes: Full compatibility with M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API. β’ AirPlay Integration: Cast your live streams, movies, and VODs to any AirPlay-compatible Apple TV or Smart TV in one tap. β’ Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Keep watching in a floating window while browsing or multitasking. β’ Favorites & History: Pin your most-watched channels or series for quick access, and resume watching VODs exactly where you left off. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION & PRIVACY: β’ Hide Categories & Channels: Clean up your interface by hiding unwanted categories or specific channels. β’ Sort Categories: Reorder your playlist categories with drag-and-drop ease to put your favorite genres first. β’ Parental Control: Secure adult or private categories with a secure parental PIN code. β’ Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Track TV schedules in real-time with comprehensive EPG support. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: β’ Jelvi IPTV Player is a media player utility and does not provide, host, or include any TV channels, media streams, or digital content. β’ Users must provide their own M3U playlists, Xtream API logins, or streaming sources. β’ Jelvi IPTV Player does not endorse or facilitate the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jelvi IPTV Player at none against Streama's 2. Streama's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Streama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Jelvi IPTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Streama ships an update every 6 days, Jelvi IPTV Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Streama | Jelvi IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMTOUCH MARCIN MYNARCZYK | El Hassane Layachi |
In-app purchases
Streama
- Streama Pro+$0.991 Month
- Streama Pro$9.99
Jelvi IPTV Player
No in-app purchases









