# StreamClient vs IPTV Player & TV Guide

The clearest difference is rating: StreamClient at 5.0 against IPTV Player & TV Guide's 1.0. StreamClient also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player & TV Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StreamClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

StreamClient holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

StreamClient ships an update monthly, IPTV Player & TV Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StreamClient | IPTV Player & TV Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamclient-for-nextpvr/id6758638347/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-and-tv-guide-iptvix/id6762452941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consultation Massawippi](https://appshunter.io/developer/501209581) | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) |

## What reviewers say

### StreamClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streamclient-for-nextpvr/id6758638347)

Access and manage your NextPVR server content with this client app. Browse channels, stream live TV, schedule recordings, and track programs using advanced search and filtering. Enjoy hardware-accelerated playback and automatic sports icon recognition.

**Highlights:** Interactive program guide with timeline, Live TV streaming with real-time progress, Schedule and manage recordings remotely, Keyword-based program discovery, Full-text search across EPG, Hardware-accelerated playback, Automatic sports icon recognition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player & TV Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-and-tv-guide-iptvix/id6762452941)

This app allows you to watch your IPTV playlists on various Apple devices. It supports multiple playlist formats and offers advanced playback features, including DVR, subtitle translation, and AI-powered recaps. Enjoy a customizable viewing experience with parental controls and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, Xtream Codes, Plex, SMB/NAS, Dual playback engines (AVKit & VLC), XMLTV EPG with catch-up and multi-view, DVR recording and subtitle translation, AI Companion for recaps and explainers, iCloud sync and parental controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTViX Pro · Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| IPTViX Pro · Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| IPTViX Pro · Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StreamClient free?

StreamClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Player & TV Guide free?

IPTV Player & TV Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StreamClient or IPTV Player & TV Guide?

StreamClient is rated higher. StreamClient averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IPTV Player & TV Guide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StreamClient or IPTV Player & TV Guide have ads?

Neither StreamClient nor IPTV Player & TV Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StreamClient or IPTV Player & TV Guide?

StreamClient ships an update monthly, and IPTV Player & TV Guide every 2 months. Most recently, StreamClient was updated on October 18, 2026 and IPTV Player & TV Guide on October 28, 2026.

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