Comparison

RedStreamTV vs IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

RedStreamTV

Features
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RedStreamTV is your modern, fast, and ad-free media hub for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own playlist — the app plays it, organizes it, and delivers convenience features usually found only in premium players. WHAT REDSTREAMTV CAN DO • Live TV, movies, and series from your Xtream Codes or M3U playlists • Classic grid view or full-featured TV guide (EPG) with XMLTV support • Multi-View 2×2 — watch up to four live channels at the same time • Global search across live channels, movies, and series • Picture-in-Picture for iPhone and iPad • AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices • Live recordings directly during playback — one connection, parallel recording • Downloads for offline playback including background downloads and Live Activity • Continue Watching across movies, series, and live channels • Multiple playlists at the same time — switch anytime • Auto-refresh with customizable intervals • Filter, sort, and rearrange categories • Parental controls with PIN protection • Four accent themes: Crimson, Cinnabar, Rose, and Burgundy • Subtitle and audio track selection with configurable default languages • Hardware decoding (VideoToolbox) for smooth playback and improved battery life • Backup export and import NO ADS. EVER. RedStreamTV is funded exclusively through the optional Pro subscription — no banners, no tracking, no third-party analytics. PRO FEATURES Unlock with RedStreamTV Pro: • EPG TV guide • Global search • Category filtering and sorting • Multi-View 2×2 • Live recordings • Downloads & offline playback • Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay video • Automatic playlist refresh • Autoplay next episode • Background audio playback • Parental control PIN • All four accent themes • Multiple playlists in parallel Subscription options: Monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase — free trial available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The yearly subscription renews automatically and can be canceled anytime in your App Store settings. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR CONTROL RedStreamTV does NOT provide any content. The app is purely a player that allows you to watch your own legally obtained playlists. You are 100% responsible for the content you add. PRIVACY All data stays on your device. There is no RedStreamTV account, no cloud, and no sign-in required. Playlists, history, favorites, and settings are stored locally only. Apple handles the standard in-app purchase communication — nothing else. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.dimendia.de/apps/redstreamtv/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IPTV Player

Features
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IPTV Player is a media player for the sources you already have. It ships empty: add your Xtream account or an M3U playlist and it organizes your live TV, movies and series in an interface built for Apple devices. Your library stays on the device, and items load in small batches so large lists remain responsive. Features: - Live TV with an EPG guide and combined filters - Movies and series with history, favorites and resume - AirPlay on iPhone and iPad for compatible streams - HLS, MP4 and MPEG-TS playback - Search across your library - Private iCloud sync between your devices - English and Brazilian Portuguese interface The free plan includes one source and up to 20 favorites. Monthly, yearly or lifetime Pro enables unlimited sources and favorites plus private playback activity sync. The app sells no content, hosts no streams and provides no content subscriptions or access to third-party services. No source or channel list is included. You add your own sources and are responsible for having permission to use them. Terms of Use: https://raphaelbgr.github.io/iptv-player-support/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://raphaelbgr.github.io/iptv-player-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

RedStreamTV4 screens
IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

RedStreamTV and IPTV Player are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. RedStreamTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RedStreamTV ships an update every 6 days, IPTV Player weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RedStreamTV versus IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedStreamTVIPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB115 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDirk MenznerRaphael Bernardo G N da Rocha

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RedStreamTV

Subscriptions2
  • RedStreamTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RedStreamTV Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • RedStreamTV Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is RedStreamTV free?
RedStreamTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player free?
IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RedStreamTV or IPTV Player have ads?
Neither RedStreamTV nor IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RedStreamTV or IPTV Player?
RedStreamTV ships an update every 6 days, and IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, RedStreamTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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