Comparison

IPTV Extreme vs Nightdeck

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Extreme

This app is a fast IPTV player and playlist manager for iPhone. It allows you to load your own Live TV streams, movies, and on-demand video using Xtream API or M3U playlists. Browse a clean channel list built for quick playback and enjoy a privacy-first experience with local playlist storage.

Highlights
  • Xtream API login
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Smart content organization
  • Channel browser with favorites
  • Full-screen playback
  • Privacy-first local storage
Features
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A fast IPTV player and playlist manager for iPhone. Load your own Live TV streams, movies, and on‑demand video using Xtream API (Xtream Codes) or M3U / M3U8 playlists, then browse a clean channel list built for quick playback. Built for playlists Xtream API login (Xtream Codes): Enter your server URL, username, and password to import your provider’s channel list and on‑demand catalog (when available from your provider). M3U / M3U8 support: Add a playlist by pasting a URL or importing a compatible file, then keep everything organized in one place. Smart organization: Automatically groups content for easier browsing, so finding a channel takes seconds—not minutes. Watch instantly Channel browser: Browse by name (and logo when included in your playlist) and start streaming with one tap. Favorites: Create a personal favorites list for quick access to the channels you watch most. Full‑screen playback: Enjoy a simple, focused video player with straightforward controls. Control and customization Fine‑tune playback and app behavior with practical settings designed for everyday streaming. PRO / Lifetime Upgrade to PRO to unlock premium features and extended personalization, with a lifetime option available (one‑time purchase). Privacy-first No tracking, no analytics SDKs, and no profiling—your playlists stay stored locally on your device, keeping your streaming activity private. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app does not provide, host, or sell any TV channels or media. It only plays streams that you add, and you are responsible for ensuring you have the legal rights to access that content. Compliance Notice regarding Apple Guideline 5.2: This app is fully compliant with Apple’s Intellectual Property guidelines. It serves purely as a technical player for user-generated playlists. We do not sell, distribute, or promote any copyrighted media. The user is responsible for ensuring they have the specific rights to stream the content they import.

About

Nightdeck

Features
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Nightdeck is a pure player for your own IPTV playlists: it contains no channels, movies or shows, and it does not sell, arrange or recommend providers. You add your own source – a link to an M3U playlist (optionally with an XMLTV TV guide) or an Xtream Codes login. Only use sources you are entitled to use. No playlist yet? Choose “Try the demo” on the first screen: freely licensed Blender Foundation films (CC BY 3.0) and public test streams let you explore the whole app. LIVE TV • Channel list with now/next and progress • Quick channel switching • Favorites TV GUIDE • Programme grid with a “now” line and reminders • Catch-up when your source offers it • “Tonight” row: your channels’ prime-time line-up at a glance MOVIES & SHOWS • Home screen with Continue watching, Top 10 and recommendations from your own library • Detail pages, seasons and episodes, next episode plays automatically • Audio track and subtitle selection, preferred audio track ON APPLE TV, IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC • Works with the Siri Remote, touch, keyboard and trackpad • Search across channels, movies and shows • 24 interface languages, including Arabic with a right-to-left layout • Multiple playlists, parental PIN, kids mode • Fast even with large lists PRIVATE No account, no ads, no tracking. Your playlists, favorites and history stay on your device. TRY AND UNLOCK Try every feature for 3 days, with no purchase and no subscription. After that, unlock Nightdeck in the app – with a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. The subscription renews automatically every year unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. The demo stays available without a purchase. Supported: Xtream Codes, M3U/M3U8 playlists via link, XMLTV (also .gz), HLS and MPEG-TS streams. Questions and help: hello@nightdeck.shop Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nightdeck.shop/en/privacy-appstore.html Screenshots show the built-in demo with films by the Blender Foundation (CC BY 3.0).

Screenshots

IPTV Extreme4 screens
Nightdeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nightdeck at none against IPTV Extreme's shown. Nightdeck also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). IPTV Extreme's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Extreme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Nightdeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Extreme ships an update monthly, Nightdeck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Extreme versus Nightdeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV ExtremeNightdeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMalika El MahfoudiDaniel Steffan Buro

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IPTV Extreme

Subscriptions3
  • weekly$4.997 Days
  • monthly$7.991 Month
  • yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$17.99
3 purchases

Nightdeck

Subscriptions1
  • Nightdeck Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Nightdeck 3-Day TrialFree
  • Nightdeck Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is IPTV Extreme free?
IPTV Extreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightdeck free?
Nightdeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Extreme or Nightdeck have ads?
IPTV Extreme shows ads; Nightdeck does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Extreme or Nightdeck?
IPTV Extreme ships an update monthly, and Nightdeck every 2 days. Most recently, IPTV Extreme was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nightdeck on November 10, 2026.

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