StreamClient vs IPTV Player & TV Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StreamClient
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Interactive grid with timeline, day navigation, and program details. Tap any program to view details or schedule a recording. Live programs show real-time progress. Filter channels by name or group. Browse channels and start streaming with a single tap. Channels are searchable and support server-defined groups and profiles. View completed, in-progress, and scheduled recordings. Resume playback from where you left off. Schedule or cancel recordings from anywhere in the app. Define keywords to automatically discover programs across the entire EPG. Matching shows are listed with live/upcoming status and one-tap recording. Great for tracking sports teams, shows, or any subject. Day and week views of your topic matches laid out on a visual timeline. Color-coded by keyword for quick scanning. Tap any block to view details or record. Full-text search across all program titles, subtitles, and descriptions. Results link directly to program details and recording controls. Hardware-accelerated playback powered by MPV with Metal rendering. Automatic sport icon recognition for 40+ sports from program metadata. Covers team sports, individual sports, motorsports, combat sports, winter sports, and water sports. Stream Status — Live monitoring of active proxy streams and viewer counts M3U Account Health — Connection status indicators for your stream sources * StreamClient does not provide any content itself; it only displays content exposed by your Dispatcharr server.
IPTV Player & TV Guide
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.
- 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
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IPTViX is the fastest way to watch YOUR IPTV on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. One purchase unlocks every device — no separate TV app to buy. BRING ANY SOURCE • M3U / M3U8 playlists (URL or file) • Xtream Codes API with full VOD, series and catch-up • Plex Media Server and SMB/NAS shares • JSON catalogs; per-playlist User-Agent and Referer A PLAYER THAT PLAYS EVERYTHING Dual engines: Apple AVKit for HLS with native Dolby Vision, HDR10 and 4K support — plus a built-in VLC engine for everything else: MPEG-TS, MPEG-DASH, RTMP, RTSP, RTP/UDP multicast, MMS, Smooth Streaming, and virtually every audio and video codec in the wild. LIVE TV, DONE PROPERLY • Full XMLTV EPG (plain or GZIP) with list and grid timeline • Catch-up / timeshift: replay past programs straight from the guide • Multi-view: watch four live channels at once • Picture-in-Picture, AirPlay 2, background audio RECORD IT. READ IT. TRANSLATE IT. • One-tap DVR recordings • On-device subtitle transcription (Apple Speech — audio never leaves your device) • Subtitle translation into your language • AI Companion: instant recaps and explainers while you watch MADE FOR HUMANS • Favorites, recents, custom channel order, hidden channels • iCloud sync across every device • Parental controls with PIN • 40 languages, dark cinematic design FREE TO USE — honestly. One playlist, full player, no ad popups. IPTViX Pro (monthly, 3-month, 6-month, annual, or lifetime) unlocks unlimited playlists, DVR, AI Companion, sync and multi-view. Family Sharing included. IPTViX does not provide, host, or sell any channels or content. It is a player for playlists YOU supply and are authorized to use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iptvix.app/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://iptvix.app/privacy.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StreamClient at none against IPTV Player & TV Guide's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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
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 ships an update monthly, IPTV Player & TV Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StreamClient | IPTV Player & TV Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Consultation Massawippi | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
StreamClient
No in-app purchases
IPTV Player & TV Guide
- IPTViX Pro · Monthly$3.991 Month
- IPTViX Pro · Annual$29.991 Year
- IPTViX Pro · Lifetime$99.99
Questions
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