Comparison

StreamVio vs IPTV by Hostragons

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

Head to head
About

StreamVio

Features
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StreamVio is a powerful IPTV player that lets you watch live TV channels, movies, and series from your own playlists. FEATURES: • Add your Xtream Codes playlists easily • Watch Live TV with 1000s of channels • Browse Movies & Series with full VOD support • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) for multitasking • AirPlay support for streaming to Apple TV • Built-in TV Guide (EPG) • Favorites & Watch History • Resume watching where you left off • Audio & Subtitle track selection • Supports H.264, H.265/HEVC, and more • Beautiful dark theme interface PLAYER FEATURES: • Dual player engine: Native (AVPlayer) + VLC • Gesture controls: brightness & volume • Double-tap to seek forward/backward • Format badge showing resolution & codec StreamVio does not provide any content. Users must add their own IPTV service playlists. A valid Xtream Codes subscription from a third-party provider is required. StreamVio Pro: Ad-free, unlimited playlists, and all premium features. Terms of Use: https://frknakn.github.io/streamvio-privacy/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://frknakn.github.io/streamvio-privacy/

About

IPTV by Hostragons

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IPTV by Hostragons plays media sources you are authorised to use. The app does not supply channels, films, playlists or TV subscriptions. Add a source you are authorised to use. YOUR LIBRARY • Open M3U/M3U8 playlists from a URL or local file, and supported PLS, XSPF and JSON playlists. • Connect your own Xtream-compatible provider to browse its channels, films, series and episodes. • Search channels and categories, save favourites and revisit recent channels. • Add an XMLTV programme guide. Replaying earlier programmes requires this feature to be supported by your provider. • Use optional encrypted QR/browser setup to enter source details from another device. PLAYBACK ON IPHONE AND IPAD Play compatible HLS and progressive streams with Apple's system player. Select available quality, audio and subtitle tracks, adjust the picture layout and use optional background audio. Availability depends on your source, provider, network and device. PRIVACY AND CHOICES Sources, provider credentials and viewing history are encrypted locally with a device-only iOS Keychain key. The app connects to the media provider you choose. Your playlists and viewing history are not attached to advertising requests. The free player requires no app account. Ads appear only on eligible browsing screens, never over the video player. Annual ad-free subscription Hostragons Pro removes advertising in this app and enables sorting favourite channels by recent viewing. It does not include channels, playlists or a TV service. The local annual price is shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel through App Store subscriptions. Restore eligible purchases from Settings in the app. Privacy policy: https://draconisinfrastructure.com/free-iptv-privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StreamVio4 screens
IPTV by Hostragons2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPTV by Hostragons at 15.1 against StreamVio's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. StreamVio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IPTV by Hostragons sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
StreamVio versus IPTV by Hostragons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamVioIPTV by Hostragons
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFurkan AkinDraconis Infrastructure LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StreamVio

Subscriptions2
  • StreamVio Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StreamVio Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamVio Pro - Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

IPTV by Hostragons

Subscriptions1
  • Hostragons Pro Annual$1.001 Year

Questions

Is StreamVio free?
StreamVio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV by Hostragons free?
IPTV by Hostragons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StreamVio or IPTV by Hostragons have ads?
Both StreamVio and IPTV by Hostragons show ads.

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