# IPTV vs EDGE IPTV Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV at none against EDGE IPTV Player's 2. IPTV also leads on ratings volume (354 vs 1). EDGE IPTV Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EDGE IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

EDGE IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 354 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV ships an update weekly, EDGE IPTV Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV | EDGE IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-player/id6762387409/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-iptv-player-m3u-and-xtream/id6812893793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinki .](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863734565) | [JULES OLIVIER SANTIAGO VIOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681580226) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-player/id6762387409)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EDGE IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-iptv-player-m3u-and-xtream/id6812893793)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This player supports M3U and Xtream Codes, offering a program guide, offline viewing, and casting capabilities. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience across your devices.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist and Xtream Codes import, Program guide (EPG), Resume playback, Picture-in-Picture mode, Offline viewing, Cast to TV (AirPlay/Chromecast), iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EDGE IPTV Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| EDGE IPTV Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV free?

IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EDGE IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV or EDGE IPTV Player?

EDGE IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while EDGE IPTV Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPTV or EDGE IPTV Player have ads?

Neither IPTV nor EDGE IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV or EDGE IPTV Player?

IPTV ships an update weekly, and EDGE IPTV Player every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV was updated on November 9, 2026 and EDGE IPTV Player on October 31, 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.*