Comparison

Spektra IPTV Player vs LinkStream IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Spektra IPTV Player

This app is a modern video player designed for users to stream content from their own legal sources. It supports M3U playlists and portal credentials, offering a seamless viewing experience across Apple devices with features like continue watching and separate profiles.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support
  • Rich media details
  • Fast search and favorites
  • Continue Watching across devices
  • Picture in Picture support
  • Separate viewer profiles
  • Multi-source support
Features
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Spektra IPTV Player is a modern media player designed for users who watch content from their own legal sources. Add your M3U playlists or compatible portal credentials and enjoy a clean, fluid viewing experience across iPhone and iPad. MAIN FEATURES • Browse Live TV, Movies, and Series • View rich media details when available, including posters, backdrops, genres, cast with character names, and synopses in your language • Search quickly across your available content • Save channels, movies, and series to your favorites • Continue Watching keeps your place in every movie and episode • Multiple audio track and subtitle support • Adjustable video display modes and aspect ratios • Add and manage multiple content sources • Create separate viewer profiles, including a dedicated kids profile • Link a new device to your account with a short code, without retyping your password ENHANCED LIVE TV PLAYER • Rewind live television from 30 seconds up to 30 minutes on channels your provider archives, then return to live with one tap • A full programme guide showing what is on now, how far along it is, and what follows • The guide works with M3U playlists as well as compatible portals • Search the guide by programme title, not only by channel name • Access the channel list directly from the video player • Quickly return to the previously watched channel • See current and next programmes with the integrated mini EPG • Resume your last watched channel directly from the home screen • Control volume and brightness using gestures • Double-tap to seek forward or backward by 10 seconds on supported content • Built-in gesture guidance for new users MOVIES AND SERIES • Playback starts straight away when a version in your language exists, instead of asking every time • When a title exists in several versions, a button shows how many and lets you pick another • An optional setting prefers the lighter version, useful on slower connections IMPROVED NAVIGATION • Redesigned navigation menu with a modern glass-inspired interface • Switch profiles directly from the main menu • Change content sources quickly from the navigation bar • Faster access to your profiles, sources, settings, and playback options • Interfaces optimized for both iPhone and iPad PERFORMANCE AND COMPATIBILITY Spektra is continuously improved to provide better compatibility with IPTV servers, more reliable playback, improved memory management, and a smoother experience across iPhone and iPad. SPEKTRA PRO Spektra Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Either unlocks: • Offline Mode — download movies and episodes and watch them without a connection • Cloud Sync — your sources, profiles, and settings on every device • Resume Playback across devices — start on one, finish on another • Favorites synced to your account rather than kept on a single device • 4K playback • Enhanced player, including Picture in Picture • Personal recommendations based on what you have watched • New Pro features added regularly IMPORTANT Spektra does not provide, host, sell, or include TV channels, movies, series, playlists, subscriptions, or any other media content. Users must provide their own playlists or compatible credentials and must have the legal rights to access and play the content they add to the application. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings. • The lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://spektra.aetomia.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://spektra.aetomia.com/terms

About

LinkStream IPTV Player

Features
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LinkStream is a private video stream player designed for users who want to organize and play their own legally authorized M3U and M3U8 stream URLs. The app does not provide, host, sell, distribute, or recommend any TV channels, movies, playlists, or streaming content. Users must add their own stream URLs and are responsible for using only content they have the legal right to access. Key Features: • Add your own M3U/M3U8 stream URLs • Import M3U playlists from a URL or local file • Play HLS streams with native video playback • Organize streams by category • Mark favorite streams for quick access • Sync your personal stream library with iCloud • Manage your private stream list on your own device LinkStream is built as a personal stream management and playback tool. No built-in channels, public playlists, or third-party content are included.

Screenshots

Spektra IPTV Player4 screens
LinkStream IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spektra IPTV Player at weekly against LinkStream IPTV Player's every 2 months. Spektra IPTV Player also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Spektra IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LinkStream IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spektra IPTV Player ships an update weekly, LinkStream IPTV Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Spektra IPTV Player versus LinkStream IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpektra IPTV PlayerLinkStream IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXavier DerkenneLuan Cu Xuan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spektra IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Spektra Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Spektra Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spektra Pro Lifetime$34.99
1 purchases

LinkStream IPTV Player

One-time1
  • LinkStream Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Spektra IPTV Player free?
Spektra IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkStream IPTV Player free?
LinkStream IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spektra IPTV Player or LinkStream IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Spektra IPTV Player nor LinkStream IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spektra IPTV Player or LinkStream IPTV Player?
Spektra IPTV Player ships an update weekly, and LinkStream IPTV Player every 2 months. Most recently, Spektra IPTV Player was updated on October 17, 2026 and LinkStream IPTV Player on September 30, 2026.

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