Comparison

PalStream IPTV vs Global TV EPG

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

Head to head
About

PalStream IPTV

Features
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PalStream turns your IPTV playlists into a cinematic, TV-like viewing experience. One player for everything you watch, on every screen you own. Watch Anywhere Import M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists and start playing live TV, movies, and series immediately. Switch devices at any time and keep watching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV with no extra setup. A Beautiful, Built-In Player PalStream is designed with premium polish and effortless navigation. Smooth animations and a refined glassmorphic interface make browsing channels, finding shows, and managing your library feel simple and fast, like a modern streaming app. Seamless Sync Across iCloud Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and resume points sync automatically with iCloud. Start a show on your iPhone, continue on your Mac, and finish on your Apple TV, with PalStream remembering exactly where you left off. Smart Features You Will Use Live TV Browse channels and see what is on now, plus what is coming next. Favorites and Groups Create custom favorite groups so your go-to content is always within reach. Parental Controls Use a passcode to protect content and hide items. Resume Playback Jump back in on any device and pick up where you stopped. Subtitles Download from OpenSubtitles and customize how subtitles look and behave. Trakt Integration Scrobble what you watch and sync your progress across supported apps. Flexible Playback Choose the playback engine that works best for your setup. Privacy and Security Your content and viewing habits stay private. iCloud sync is encrypted end-to-end, and your data remains within the Apple ecosystem. Native on Every Apple Device PalStream is not just ported. It is built specifically for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, with a tailored experience for each platform. Requires iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, macOS, or tvOS 18+. Bring your own M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists.

About

Global TV EPG

Features
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Explore TV schedules for available free-to-air and pay-TV channels in your selected region, with a clear view of current and upcoming programs. TV schedules only; this app does not stream video. FEATURES • Now playing at a glance: current program, progress bar and what's on next for every channel • 7-day schedule: browse by day, jump straight to the current slot, tap for full synopsis • Reminders: get notified 5, 15 or 30 minutes before a program starts, or add it to your calendar • Favorites: pin the channels you watch most, synced across your devices via iCloud • Home Screen widget: check what's on without opening the app, tap to jump straight to a channel • Search: find programs and channels instantly, with quick filters for sports, news, movies and more • Tonight: one tap to see what's on during prime time • Timeline view: scan multiple channels side by side • 72 regions worldwide: traveling? Switch to the local guide — times follow your device time zone • View downloaded schedules offline and refresh them when connected DATA & DISCLAIMER Program data comes from third-party public EPG sources and is for reference only — actual broadcast prevails. This app only organizes and displays publicly available schedules; it does not produce, own or broadcast any program content. All program data, channel names and trademarks belong to their respective broadcasters or operators. This is an independent app with no affiliation to any broadcaster, platform or operator. FREE: All regions, schedules, search, favorites, iCloud sync, widgets and reminders 5, 15 or 30 minutes before a program starts. PRO (optional paid subscription): Reorder and hide channels. Choose a custom reminder from 1–120 minutes before a program starts. Monthly and yearly plans provide the same Pro features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chamotrans.github.io/hktvepg-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

PalStream IPTV4 screens
Global TV EPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Global TV EPG at Free against PalStream IPTV's $4.99. PalStream IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

Global TV EPG is free to download; PalStream IPTV costs $4.99 up front. Global TV EPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PalStream IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PalStream IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Global TV EPG fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PalStream IPTV versus Global TV EPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalStream IPTVGlobal TV EPG
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIbrahim QraiqeLAI Yiu Yeung

In-app purchases

None

PalStream IPTV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Global TV EPG

Subscriptions2
  • Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is PalStream IPTV free?
PalStream IPTV costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Global TV EPG free?
Global TV EPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PalStream IPTV or Global TV EPG have ads?
Neither PalStream IPTV nor Global TV EPG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PalStream IPTV or Global TV EPG?
PalStream IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Global TV EPG fortnightly. Most recently, PalStream IPTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Global TV EPG on October 31, 2026.

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