Comparison

Stream IQ IPTV Player vs IPTV_SHOW

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

Head to head
About

Stream IQ IPTV Player

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Stream IQ IPTV Player is a modern IPTV player designed to help users organize and watch their own legally obtained IPTV streams. The app does not provide any media content or channels. Users must supply their own IPTV playlists or stream sources. Features include: • Live TV channel browsing • Favorites and frequently watched channels • Fast and simple channel navigation • Clean and intuitive interface Stream IQ IPTV Player is intended solely as a media player and does not host, stream, or distribute any content.

About

IPTV_SHOW

This media player allows you to watch your own playlists on Apple devices. Bring your M3U or Xtream Codes login to enjoy live TV, movies, and series with a full EPG and resume playback.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U+ URLs and Xtream Codes login
  • Organizes Live TV, Movies (VOD), and Series
  • Full EPG/TV guide with now-and-next
  • Favorites and continue watching functionality
  • Dual playback engines (native and enhanced)
  • Next-episode autoplay
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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IPTVSHOW is a personal media player for the playlists you already own. Bring your own M3U/M3U+ URL, Xtream Codes login, or a local playlist file, and IPTVSHOW turns it into a beautiful, fast viewing experience on all your Apple devices. No channels, subscriptions, or content are included — you provide your own legal playlist. FEATURES • Live TV, Movies (VOD) and Series — organized automatically • Full EPG / TV guide with now-and-next and a live progress bar • Favorites, Continue Watching, and resume where you left off • Powerful search across channels, movies and series • Two playback engines — Apple's native player, plus an enhanced engine for tougher codecs, subtitles/CC and multiple audio tracks • Next-episode autoplay with an "Up Next" countdown • Quick-zap channel switching and a clean, focus-friendly Apple TV interface • iCloud sync of your playlists across devices WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac — with a native interface tailored to each. IPTVSHOW does not provide, host, or endorse any content. You are responsible for the playlists you add and for complying with the laws in your region.

Screenshots

Stream IQ IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV_SHOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stream IQ IPTV Player at none against IPTV_SHOW's shown. Stream IQ IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stream IQ IPTV Player ships an update daily, IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Stream IQ IPTV Player versus IPTV_SHOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStream IQ IPTV PlayerIPTV_SHOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAHUL KANNANHamza El Zefri

In-app purchases

None

Stream IQ IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

IPTV_SHOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stream IQ IPTV Player free?
Stream IQ IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV_SHOW free?
IPTV_SHOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stream IQ IPTV Player or IPTV_SHOW have ads?
IPTV_SHOW shows ads; Stream IQ IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Stream IQ IPTV Player or IPTV_SHOW?
Stream IQ IPTV Player ships an update daily, and IPTV_SHOW every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stream IQ IPTV Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTV_SHOW on October 6, 2026.

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