Comparison

StreamVision vs OpenIPTV

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

Head to head
About

StreamVision

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your own playlists. It features an electronic program guide, adjustable playback speed, and Picture-in-Picture mode. You can organize content with favorites and access it quickly via home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming with EPG
  • Movies and series playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Supports M3U URL, M3U File, Xtream Codes
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
Features
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StreamVision is the ultimate IPTV player for iPhone and iPad. Enjoy live TV, movies, and series from your own playlists in a stunning, cinema-inspired dark interface. LIVE TV — ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Stream your favorite live channels with real-time EPG (Electronic Program Guide). Browse channels by category — Sports, News, Entertainment, Kids, and more. See what's playing now and what's coming up next, all at a glance. MOVIES & SERIES Explore thousands of movies and series from your playlists. Browse by genre, sort by name, rating, or most recent. Track your progress with watched markers, and pick up right where you left off with Continue Watching. POWERFUL VIDEO PLAYER Enjoy a premium playback experience with: • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2x) • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode • AirPlay support for streaming to Apple TV • Screen lock to prevent accidental touches • Auto-resume from where you stopped ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG) Never miss a show. The built-in TV Guide displays a full program schedule with channel logos, time slots, and program details — just like a real TV guide. FAVORITES Save your favorite channels, movies, and series with a single tap. Access them instantly from the dedicated Favorites tab — organized by type for quick access. MULTIPLE PLAYLIST SOURCES StreamVision supports all major IPTV formats: • M3U URL — Add a playlist from any URL • M3U File — Import a local .m3u file • Xtream Codes — Connect with your server, username, and password Manage multiple playlists and switch between them effortlessly. SMART HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Access your content without even opening the app. The Continue Watching widget lets you resume playback instantly, while the Favorites widget gives you one-tap access to your top channels. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful dark cinema-themed interface • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Smart search across all content types • Background auto-sync to keep your playlists up to date • Category filters and language sorting • Content statistics on your dashboard StreamVision does not provide any content. You must supply your own M3U playlists or Xtream Codes credentials from a licensed IPTV provider. Download StreamVision now and transform the way you watch TV.

About

OpenIPTV

This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

Highlights
  • Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources
  • Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window
  • Channel browsing and real-time search
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Favorite channels and history
  • Customizable themes and sources
Features
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OpenIPTV is the best free and open source IPTV player. There are no ads, watermarks, or paid upgrades. Add your M3U playlist, local file, or Xtream Codes source and EPG sources to start watching live TV. Program Guide (EPG) * Live TV timeline with a 12-hour window of current and upcoming programs * Pinch-to-zoom to adjust timeline density * Channels grouped by category with collapsible sections Channel Browsing * Browse all channels across your sources, organized by group * Real-time search across channel names, groups, and program titles * EPG info displayed alongside search results * Hide channels and groups you don't watch * Share channels via link Player * Supports HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, and more streaming formats * On-device MPEG-TS repackaging for maximum format compatibility * Auto-reconnect on stream errors * Background audio playback * Picture-in-Picture * AirPlay to Apple TV and other AirPlay devices * Chromecast casting * Previous/Next channel navigation * Fullscreen mode with landscape orientation Library * Star your favorite channels for quick access * Recently watched channels history * Search and sort within your favorites Customization * Dark and light themes * Add, edit, refresh, and delete unlimited M3U, Xtream Codes, and EPG sources * Import local M3U files from your device * Auto-refresh keeps your program guide up to date OpenIPTV does not include any content or subscriptions. You must provide your own M3U playlist and EPG sources from your IPTV service provider.

Screenshots

StreamVision4 screens
OpenIPTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenIPTV at 100% against StreamVision's 33%. OpenIPTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). StreamVision's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of StreamVision's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenIPTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StreamVision ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenIPTV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StreamVision versus OpenIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamVisionOpenIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIHParry Huang

Customer experience

StreamVision

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

OpenIPTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StreamVision

No in-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamVision free?
StreamVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StreamVision or OpenIPTV?
OpenIPTV is rated higher. StreamVision averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenIPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StreamVision or OpenIPTV have ads?
Neither StreamVision nor OpenIPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamVision or OpenIPTV?
StreamVision ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenIPTV every 11 days. Most recently, StreamVision was updated on October 6, 2026 and OpenIPTV on October 2, 2026.

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