Comparison

Fox IPTV Player vs GoStream

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

Head to head
About

Fox IPTV Player

This app is a media player that allows you to manage and stream your digital content, including IPTV servers and M3U playlists. It supports high-quality playback, automatic categorization of content, and offers features like favorites and parental controls.

Highlights
  • IPTV and M3U playlist support
  • 4K and HD streaming
  • Automatic content categorization
  • Subtitle and audio track selection
  • Favorites list
  • Parental controls
Features
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Fox IPTV Player is a fast, modern media player for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Sign in with the server address, username and password from your own provider, and Fox arranges everything into a clean library with a smart TV guide. Fox IPTV Player is a playback tool only. It does not include, sell or provide any content, channels, playlists or subscriptions. You need your own credentials from a lawful provider. PLAYER FEATURES • Smart EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with program details • Catch-up playback, when supported by your provider • On-demand library organized by category, with artwork and details • Resume playback exactly where you left off • Favorites, multiple profiles and parental controls • Offline downloads on iPhone and iPad • Picture-in-Picture and background audio • AirPlay and Chromecast support • Subtitle and audio track selection • Broad format support, including HLS (m3u8) streams, up to 4K • iCloud sync of profiles, favorites and progress across your Apple devices • Native apps for Apple TV and Mac • 58 interface languages SUBSCRIPTION Try all premium player features free for 7 days. After the trial, a yearly subscription keeps them unlocked. The subscription covers player features only; it does not include any content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hamzaalmali.github.io/foxplayer/privacy.html

About

GoStream

Features
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GoStream is a clean, fast, and focused media player for user-provided content sources. Add your personal M3U playlist or media source and enjoy a simple, organized streaming experience across your own content. With GoStream, you can browse and play live streams, movies, series, and guide information from sources you provide. The app is designed for smooth playback, fast navigation, favorites, continue watching, and a comfortable viewing experience. Key Features: • Clean and modern media player interface • Support for user-provided M3U playlists and media sources • Live stream, movie, and series browsing from user-provided sources • EPG / TV Guide support where available from the user-provided source • Favorites and Continue Watching • Picture-in-Picture support where available • Player controls designed for a smooth viewing experience • Simple source login and playlist management • Cross-device experience for supported platforms Subscription Information: GoStream includes auto-renewable subscriptions for accessing the app’s player features. Available subscription options may include: • 1 month subscription • 6 months subscription • 12 months subscription A 1-week free trial may be available for eligible users. After the free trial period ends, the selected subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Important Notice: GoStream does not provide, sell, host, distribute, or curate any media content, IPTV service, TV channels, movies, series, playlists, broadcasts, or content subscriptions. The subscriptions offered in the app are only for accessing the app’s media player features. They do not include or unlock any media content. Users are responsible for adding their own legal media sources. GoStream only functions as a media player and content organizer for content sources provided by the user. Privacy Policy: https://goplay.my/privacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fox IPTV Player4 screens
GoStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GoStream at every 2 days against Fox IPTV Player's every 6 days. On price, ads, 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. Fox IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and GoStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fox IPTV Player ships an update every 6 days, GoStream every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fox IPTV Player versus GoStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFox IPTV PlayerGoStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB115 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHamza ALMALIErdinc Ekrem Karademir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fox IPTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

GoStream

Subscriptions3
  • GoStream Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • GoStream Premium 6 Months$3.996 Months
  • GoStream Premium Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Fox IPTV Player free?
Fox IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoStream free?
GoStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fox IPTV Player or GoStream have ads?
Neither Fox IPTV Player nor GoStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fox IPTV Player or GoStream?
Fox IPTV Player ships an update every 6 days, and GoStream every 2 days. Most recently, Fox IPTV Player was updated on October 17, 2026 and GoStream on October 5, 2026.

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