Comparison

IPTV Player & TV Guide vs StreamVault

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Player & TV Guide

This app allows you to watch your IPTV playlists on various Apple devices. It supports multiple playlist formats and offers advanced playback features, including DVR, subtitle translation, and AI-powered recaps. Enjoy a customizable viewing experience with parental controls and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U, Xtream Codes, Plex, SMB/NAS
  • Dual playback engines (AVKit & VLC)
  • XMLTV EPG with catch-up and multi-view
  • DVR recording and subtitle translation
  • AI Companion for recaps and explainers
  • iCloud sync and parental controls
Features
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IPTViX is the fastest way to watch YOUR IPTV on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. One purchase unlocks every device — no separate TV app to buy. BRING ANY SOURCE • M3U / M3U8 playlists (URL or file) • Xtream Codes API with full VOD, series and catch-up • Plex Media Server and SMB/NAS shares • JSON catalogs; per-playlist User-Agent and Referer A PLAYER THAT PLAYS EVERYTHING Dual engines: Apple AVKit for HLS with native Dolby Vision, HDR10 and 4K support — plus a built-in VLC engine for everything else: MPEG-TS, MPEG-DASH, RTMP, RTSP, RTP/UDP multicast, MMS, Smooth Streaming, and virtually every audio and video codec in the wild. LIVE TV, DONE PROPERLY • Full XMLTV EPG (plain or GZIP) with list and grid timeline • Catch-up / timeshift: replay past programs straight from the guide • Multi-view: watch four live channels at once • Picture-in-Picture, AirPlay 2, background audio RECORD IT. READ IT. TRANSLATE IT. • One-tap DVR recordings • On-device subtitle transcription (Apple Speech — audio never leaves your device) • Subtitle translation into your language • AI Companion: instant recaps and explainers while you watch MADE FOR HUMANS • Favorites, recents, custom channel order, hidden channels • iCloud sync across every device • Parental controls with PIN • 40 languages, dark cinematic design FREE TO USE — honestly. One playlist, full player, no ad popups. IPTViX Pro (monthly, 3-month, 6-month, annual, or lifetime) unlocks unlimited playlists, DVR, AI Companion, sync and multi-view. Family Sharing included. IPTViX does not provide, host, or sell any channels or content. It is a player for playlists YOU supply and are authorized to use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iptvix.app/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://iptvix.app/privacy.php

About

StreamVault

Features
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Track every movie and TV show in one watchlist. StreamVault keeps your place, shows what’s next, and logs what you’ve watched — free. • Watchlist and queue for movies and series • Episode progress so you never lose your place • Up-next reminders for shows you’re following • Trending titles when you don’t know what to watch • Ratings, reactions, and a log of what you’ve seen • Stats, badges, and milestones • Discussion with other viewers

Screenshots

IPTV Player & TV Guide4 screens
StreamVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StreamVault at none against IPTV Player & TV Guide's 3. StreamVault also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). IPTV Player & TV Guide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. IPTV Player & TV Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StreamVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player & TV Guide ships an update every 2 months, StreamVault every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Player & TV Guide versus StreamVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player & TV GuideStreamVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDThomas William Jack

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Player & TV Guide

Subscriptions2
  • IPTViX Pro · Monthly$3.991 Month
  • IPTViX Pro · Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • IPTViX Pro · Lifetime$99.99
None

StreamVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player & TV Guide free?
IPTV Player & TV Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamVault free?
StreamVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Player & TV Guide or StreamVault have ads?
Neither IPTV Player & TV Guide nor StreamVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player & TV Guide or StreamVault?
IPTV Player & TV Guide ships an update every 2 months, and StreamVault every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV Player & TV Guide was updated on October 31, 2026 and StreamVault on November 5, 2026.

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