# IPTV Buddy vs Vela Xtream

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPTV Buddy at 15.0 against Vela Xtream's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Vela Xtream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV Buddy against 5.0 for Vela Xtream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Buddy | Vela Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-buddy-iptv-player/id6761751063/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vela-xtream-iptv-player/id6799030809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bossert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891271147) | [Arpit Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783663052) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-buddy-iptv-player/id6761751063)

Organize and manage your IPTV channels, movies, and series with a smart player. Create custom favorites, track viewing progress, and enjoy offline playback. Seamlessly sync across devices and integrate with your TV for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Organize live TV, VOD, and series, Create and manage multiple favorites lists, EPG with program reminders, Offline viewing for VOD and series, Web Editor for catalog management, Cross-device sync with profiles, TV connection with advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Buddy (1M) | $1.99 | per month |
| IPTV Buddy (3M) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Buddy (6M) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV Buddy (1Y) | $9.99 | per year |


### Vela Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vela-xtream-iptv-player/id6799030809)

This app is a private media player for your IPTV subscription. It allows you to organize and watch live TV channels from your provider using an M3U playlist or Xtream login. Enjoy features like a TV guide, subtitle selection, and casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist and Xtream login support, Live TV guide grid, Searchable categories, Wide format playback support, Subtitle and audio track selection, Picture in Picture and AirPlay, Casting to TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vela Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Vela Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Vela Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Buddy free?

IPTV Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vela Xtream free?

Vela Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Buddy or Vela Xtream?

IPTV Buddy and Vela Xtream are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do IPTV Buddy or Vela Xtream have ads?

Neither IPTV Buddy nor Vela Xtream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Buddy or Vela Xtream?

IPTV Buddy ships an update every 3 days, and Vela Xtream every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV Buddy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vela Xtream on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*