Comparison

IPTV vs VLT Player

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

VLT Player

This app is a fast and clean player for your existing IPTV subscriptions. It supports various playlist formats and provides a rich interface with guides, posters, and multiple audio/subtitle tracks. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Live TV, movies, and series playback
  • No ads during playback
  • Full live TV guide
  • Automatic metadata fetching (posters, ratings)
  • Multiple audio and subtitle track support
  • Plays various video formats
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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VLT Player is a clean, fast player for the IPTV subscription you already own. It hosts no content and sells no channels — it takes your playlist and gives it the interface it deserves. Add your playlist with Xtream Codes details, an M3U URL, or a file, and let VLT do the rest. WHAT YOU GET • Live TV, movies and series in one player • No ads — not before playback, not during • A full live guide: what's on now and next, on every channel • Posters, ratings, descriptions and cast fill themselves in • Switch to any audio or subtitle track the stream carries — pick any language • mkv, mp4, avi and more: plays formats that stop other players • Tune buffer, deinterlacing and subtitles to your taste • Favourites, watchlist and continue-watching • iCloud sync across your devices: favourite on your phone, it's on your tablet • Interface in 13 languages PRIVACY FIRST VLT has no servers of its own. It creates no account, tracks nothing and shows no ads. Your playlist password stays encrypted in your device's Keychain and is only ever sent to your own provider. VLT PREMIUM Unlock every feature of the app with a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. The subscription unlocks features of this app only — it does not include or provide any TV content. The subscription renews automatically until cancelled. Manage it in Settings › Subscriptions on your device. Privacy: https://vlt-player.tlgmst.workers.dev/privacy Terms: https://vlt-player.tlgmst.workers.dev/terms VLT is a player. You bring the content.

Screenshots

IPTV4 screens
VLT Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV at none against VLT Player's 3. IPTV also leads on ratings volume (154 vs 1). VLT Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. VLT Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VLT Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV ships an update weekly, VLT Player every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IPTV versus VLT Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVVLT Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (154 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinki .Velit Tolga MUSTO

Customer experience

IPTV

All ratings154 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%

VLT Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPTV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VLT Player

Subscriptions3
  • VLT Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • VLT Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • VLT Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV free?
IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VLT Player free?
VLT Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV or VLT Player?
VLT Player is rated higher. IPTV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while VLT Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPTV or VLT Player have ads?
Neither IPTV nor VLT Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV or VLT Player?
IPTV ships an update weekly, and VLT Player every 11 days. Most recently, IPTV was updated on September 26, 2026 and VLT Player on September 29, 2026.

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