Comparison

IPTV vs Xtream

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

Head to head
About

IPTV

Stream your own IPTV content on iPhone and iPad. Easily add Xtream Codes accounts, M3U playlists, or TV channel lists for a fast and reliable viewing experience. Enjoy customizable playback, EPG, and Chromecast support.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes login
  • M3U playlist import
  • TV channel streaming
  • Customizable video player
  • Chromecast support
  • Multiple user profiles
  • EPG integration
  • Advanced search
Features
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IPTV - Xtream Player is a powerful and easy-to-use IPTV player that lets you stream your own content on your iPhone and iPad. Simply add your Xtream Codes account, M3U playlist, or TV channel playlist to enjoy a smooth, fast, and reliable viewing experience. Whether you're accessing content from your Internet Service Provider or your own personal playlists, IPTV - Xtream Player delivers a clean interface, fast loading, and optimised playback for everyday streaming. Key Features: Xtream Codes Login Support Quickly sign in using your Xtream Codes credentials and access your personal IPTV library. M3U Playlist Support Import and manage your M3U playlists with a simple and seamless setup process. TV Channel Support Watch your favourite TV channels from your own compatible playlists and streaming sources. Customizable Video Player Enjoy a powerful built-in player with playback controls designed for a smooth viewing experience. Chromecast Support Cast your content to compatible TVs and streaming devices for a bigger-screen experience. Multiple User Profiles Easily manage multiple user accounts and switch between playlists without hassle. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Browse channel schedules and view upcoming programs with integrated EPG support. Advanced Search Quickly find TV channels, movies, and TV series with fast and intelligent search. Favourites & Watch History Save your favourite content for quick access and continue watching from where you left off. Why Choose IPTV - Xtream Player? IPTV - Xtream Player is designed to deliver a fast, reliable, and enjoyable streaming experience. With a clean and intuitive interface, powerful playback capabilities, Chromecast support, EPG integration, and extensive customisation options, you can enjoy your content exactly the way you prefer. Whether you're watching TV channels, movies, or series from your own playlists, the app provides smooth performance, easy content management, and seamless navigation. IPTV - Xtream Player focuses on speed, simplicity, and giving you complete control over your personal IPTV experience. Important: IPTV - Xtream Player does not provide, host, sell, or distribute any IPTV subscriptions, playlists, channels, or media content. The app functions solely as a media player. Users are responsible for providing their own legally authorised Xtream Codes accounts, M3U playlists, or other compatible streaming sources. Terms & Conditions: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-39009a72d7508094b627fd159db08e65

About

Xtream

Features
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Xtream-Masters IPTV Player is a fast, modern media player for iPhone and iPad. It plays the media sources that you add yourself: a single stream URL, an M3U playlist, or a login from a media provider that supports the standard player API. NO CONTENT INCLUDED The app does not include, host, sell or provide any channels, movies, series, playlists or subscriptions. It ships completely empty. To use it, you must add your own media source. The developer is not affiliated with any media provider or content owner. THREE WAYS TO ADD YOUR MEDIA - Stream URL: paste a direct media link (HLS, DASH, MP4, MKV, MP3) and play it. - M3U playlist: add a standard .m3u or .m3u8 playlist URL that you have the right to use. - Provider login: if your media provider supports the standard player API, enter the server URL, username and password they gave you, and the app shows your library. PLAYER FEATURES - Hardware-accelerated playback - HLS, DASH and HTTP/HTTPS streaming - MP4, MKV, MP3 and other common formats - EPG (program guide) for your own playlists - External subtitles (.srt, .vtt) - Audio delay adjustment - Brightness and volume gestures, double-tap to seek - Picture-in-Picture - Parental control PIN to lock categories - Light, dark and automatic themes - Available in 25+ languages SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No sign-up with us and no in-app purchases. Your sources, credentials and playlist URLs are stored only on your device and are never sent to the developer. Anonymous crash reports help us fix bugs. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You are responsible for the media you add. Only use streams and playlists that you own or are legally allowed to access in your country. Please read the in-app Terms and Disclaimer, available from the login screen. REQUIREMENTS iOS 16.0 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

IPTV4 screens
Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV at weekly against Xtream's every 2 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV ships an update weekly, Xtream every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IPTV versus Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVXtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (243 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPinki .misbah mehar

In-app purchases

None

IPTV

No in-app purchases

None

Xtream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV free?
IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xtream free?
Xtream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV or Xtream have ads?
Neither IPTV nor Xtream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV or Xtream?
IPTV ships an update weekly, and Xtream every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV was updated on October 14, 2026 and Xtream on October 14, 2026.

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