Comparison

Xtream vs Smart IPTV Stream

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

Head to head
About

Xtream

This media player allows you to add your own content via stream URLs, M3U playlists, or provider logins. Enjoy hardware-accelerated playback, EPG, external subtitles, and parental controls. Your media sources are stored privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Add content via stream URL, M3U playlist, or provider login
  • Hardware-accelerated playback
  • EPG (program guide) support
  • External subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Parental control PIN
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

Smart IPTV Stream

Features
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Smart IPTV Stream turns your browser into a fast, modern IPTV player. Load your own Xtream Codes login or M3U/M3U8 playlist and enjoy live TV, movies and series in a clean, easy-to-use interface — on your laptop or desktop. IMPORTANT: Smart IPTV Stream is a PLAYER ONLY. It does not provide, sell, host or supply any channels, streams or media. You must bring your own legal IPTV playlist from your own provider. FEATURES • Live TV with full EPG (electronic programme guide) and instant channel switching • Movies & Series (VOD) with posters, seasons, episodes and resume/continue watching • Xtream Codes & M3U/M3U8 support — connect any provider in seconds • Multiple playlists and profiles • Subtitles: built-in OpenSubtitles search plus embedded subtitle tracks • Multiple audio tracks • Multi-screen: watch up to four channels at once • Catch-up / archive for supported providers • Favorites, continue watching and parental PIN • Your playlists, favorites and settings sync to your own account across devices PRICING Start with a free trial. Upgrade once for lifetime Pro — no subscription, no recurring fees.

Screenshots

Xtream4 screens
Smart IPTV Stream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xtream at none against Smart IPTV Stream's 1. On price, ads, device support 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. Smart IPTV Stream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xtream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Xtream versus Smart IPTV Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXtreamSmart IPTV Stream
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developermisbah meharMehmet Akif Saroglu

In-app purchases

None

Xtream

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart IPTV Stream

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Xtream free?
Xtream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart IPTV Stream free?
Smart IPTV Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xtream or Smart IPTV Stream have ads?
Neither Xtream nor Smart IPTV Stream shows ads.

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