Comparison

GoStream vs universum_iptv

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

Head to head
About

GoStream

Features
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GoStream is a fast, clean media player for the content sources you already have. Sign in with the details of your Xtream Codes compatible source (server address, username and password) and browse live channels, movies, series and radio in one organized place, on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. KEY FEATURES • Live TV with a TV guide (EPG) and catch-up, where your source provides them • Movies and series with artwork, details, trailers, Continue Watching and Favorites • Radio stations from your source • Search that understands typos and partial words, also inside each category • Preferred audio and subtitle languages, with automatic selection of forced subtitles • Picture in Picture, AirPlay and Multi-Screen viewing • Parental controls: a PIN and an adult-content filter, applied to your iPad and Apple TV with iCloud • Apple Watch app: live TV, radio, movies and series on your wrist, with swipe and Double Tap channel switching and Digital Crown volume. It uses the sign-in and the subscription of your iPhone; there is no separate purchase for Apple Watch • Apple TV app with quick sign-in from your iPhone • Optional AI assistant that uses your own API key • Your profile kept in sync across your Apple devices with iCloud SUBSCRIPTION GoStream offers auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock unlimited playback in the GoStream player: • 1 month • 6 months • 12 months New users can use every player feature free for 7 days. After that, playback without a subscription is limited to a 5-minute preview per title. The same subscription covers iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT GoStream does not provide, sell, host or distribute any media content, TV channels, movies, series, playlists or broadcasts. The subscription is for the GoStream player features only and does not include any content. You are responsible for adding sources you are authorized to use. Privacy Policy: https://goplay.my/privacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

universum_iptv

Features
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Universum IPTV - Stream Player, kişisel medya sunucularınıza ve oynatma listelerinize iOS üzerinden sorunsuz erişim sağlayan gelişmiş bir video oynatıcı uygulamasıdır. Sunucu bilgilerinizi veya oynatma listesi bağlantınızı bir kez girin; uygulama geri kalanını halleder. Canlı yayın takibi, film keşfi veya dizi maratonu — 4K çözünürlüğe kadar akıcı oynatma deneyimi. ÖZELLİKLER

Screenshots

GoStream4 screens
universum_iptv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: universum_iptv at none against GoStream's 3. GoStream's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. GoStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. universum_iptv asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoStream ships an update every 2 days, universum_iptv every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GoStream versus universum_iptv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoStreamuniversum_iptv
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErdinc Ekrem KarademirMustafa Yurdagul

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GoStream

Subscriptions3
  • GoStream Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • GoStream Premium 6 Months$3.996 Months
  • GoStream Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
None

universum_iptv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoStream free?
GoStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is universum_iptv free?
universum_iptv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoStream or universum_iptv have ads?
Neither GoStream nor universum_iptv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoStream or universum_iptv?
GoStream ships an update every 2 days, and universum_iptv every 3 days. Most recently, GoStream was updated on October 31, 2026 and universum_iptv on October 25, 2026.

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