Xtream vs M3U Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xtream
Read full descriptionHide full description
Xtream-Masters IPTV Player is a fast, modern media player for iPhone and iPad. It plays the media sources that you add yourself: a single stream URL, an M3U playlist, or a login from a media provider that supports the standard player API. NO CONTENT INCLUDED The app does not include, host, sell or provide any channels, movies, series, playlists or subscriptions. It ships completely empty. To use it, you must add your own media source. The developer is not affiliated with any media provider or content owner. THREE WAYS TO ADD YOUR MEDIA - Stream URL: paste a direct media link (HLS, DASH, MP4, MKV, MP3) and play it. - M3U playlist: add a standard .m3u or .m3u8 playlist URL that you have the right to use. - Provider login: if your media provider supports the standard player API, enter the server URL, username and password they gave you, and the app shows your library. PLAYER FEATURES - Hardware-accelerated playback - HLS, DASH and HTTP/HTTPS streaming - MP4, MKV, MP3 and other common formats - EPG (program guide) for your own playlists - External subtitles (.srt, .vtt) - Audio delay adjustment - Brightness and volume gestures, double-tap to seek - Picture-in-Picture - Parental control PIN to lock categories - Light, dark and automatic themes - Available in 25+ languages SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No sign-up with us and no in-app purchases. Your sources, credentials and playlist URLs are stored only on your device and are never sent to the developer. Anonymous crash reports help us fix bugs. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You are responsible for the media you add. Only use streams and playlists that you own or are legally allowed to access in your country. Please read the in-app Terms and Disclaimer, available from the login screen. REQUIREMENTS iOS 16.0 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad.
M3U Player
This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.
- M3U/M3U8 playlist support
- Xtream Codes API integration
- Channel organization by groups
- Favorite channel saving
- Built-in video player
- Multi-language support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Video Tool is a powerful media player that supports M3U, M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes for streaming your own content. Organize your channels into categories, save your favorites, and enjoy seamless playback with a built-in global player. Key Features: - Import and play M3U/M3U8 playlists from URL or local files - Xtream Codes API support (Live TV, Movies, Series) - Organize channels by groups and categories - Save favorite channels for quick access - Built-in video player with queue and mini player - Play videos from your device gallery - Multi-language support - Clean, intuitive interface 1. IMPORTANT ANNOTATION: We are not offering any kind of streaming services like subscriptions, streams, or channel content. Users must provide their own content and playlists. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Video Tool does not provide, host, or distribute any media content, channels, or playlists. The app is designed exclusively as a player to be used with users' own legally obtained content or self-created playlists containing legal content. 3. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this application. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the content they access through this app complies with all applicable copyright laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Any use of third-party content without proper authorization is strictly the user's responsibility. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/graham-bequca/terms-of-service
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xtream at none against M3U Player's 4. Xtream also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). M3U Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Xtream asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xtream ships an update every 2 months, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xtream | M3U Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | misbah mehar | GRAHAM BEQUCA |
In-app purchases
Xtream
No in-app purchases
M3U Player
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.691 Month
- Sixmonths Premium$16.996 Months
- Yearly Premium$20.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99








