Comparison

Xtream vs Apex +

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

Head to head
About

Xtream

Features
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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.

About

Apex +

This app is a modern IPTV player offering a smooth and organized viewing experience. It supports live TV with EPG, movies, series, offline downloads, and external subtitles. Enjoy a beautiful interface with RTL support and background playback.

Highlights
  • Live TV with EPG
  • Movies and series with details
  • Continue Watching feature
  • Offline downloads
  • External subtitle support
  • Beautiful RTL interface
  • Background audio playback
Features
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# Apex+ Apex+ is a modern IPTV player designed to provide a fast, smooth and organized viewing experience across your devices. ## Features • Live TV with an integrated programme guide (EPG) • Movies and series with posters, descriptions and cast information • Continue Watching to resume playback instantly • Favorites and watch history • Download movies and episodes for offline viewing • Support for external subtitles (.srt, .vtt, .ass) • Beautiful interface with full right-to-left (RTL) support • Available in Arabic and multiple additional languages • Multiple playlist support for easy management • Background audio playback and lock screen controls ## Important Apex+ is an IPTV player only. The app does not include, provide, host, sell, stream or distribute any TV channels, movies, series or other media. No content is included with the application. Users are responsible for providing their own playlists or connecting to their own media sources. Apex+ is not affiliated with any content provider, IPTV service or broadcaster.

Screenshots

Xtream4 screens
Apex +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Apex + at 13.0 against Xtream's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xtream ships an update every 2 months, Apex + monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Xtream versus Apex +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXtreamApex +
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB86 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developermisbah meharNASIR ALZZAHRANI

In-app purchases

None

Xtream

No in-app purchases

None

Apex +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xtream free?
Xtream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apex + free?
Apex + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xtream or Apex + have ads?
Neither Xtream nor Apex + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xtream or Apex +?
Xtream ships an update every 2 months, and Apex + monthly. Most recently, Xtream was updated on October 14, 2026 and Apex + on October 18, 2026.

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