IPTVS vs Xtiva
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTVS
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IPTVS is a general-purpose media player and organizer for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. IPTVS does not provide, sell, curate or grant access to any channel, playable catalog, media service, playlist, subscription or provider account. The app contains no preset playback endpoints. It plays only titles and streams from sources that a user manually enters and is authorized to use. BRING YOUR OWN AUTHORIZED SOURCE Connect one or more M3U/M3U8 playlists or Xtream-compatible servers that you have the legal right to access. The source chosen by the user supplies all channels, playable movie and series titles, guide data and streams. IPTVS does not select, broker or resell that material. ORGANIZE SOURCE METADATA Create separate lists for channels, movies and series. Pin useful categories, hide others and prioritize the regions that matter to you. Search the metadata supplied by your connected sources and see a clear source label on each item. Movie and series discovery can use public metadata and rankings from TMDB to show views such as Trending, Popular, Top rated, regional Now playing and On the air. These views contain only titles safely matched to a playable movie or series already present in your own sources. TMDB does not provide streams or unlock any title. The local catalog index and TMDB cache contain metadata only. They do not store media, credentials or private playback URLs. GUIDE AND PLAYBACK Browse now and next when your source supplies EPG information or you add an XMLTV URL. Replay is available only when the user's authorized Xtream source explicitly supports TV archive. IPTVS does not download or export media for offline use and does not provide file sharing. For compatibility with some source formats, the app may temporarily remux an active stream into short HLS fragments served only to the local player over the device loopback interface. These temporary playback fragments are not exposed to the user and are removed when playback ends. SYNC YOUR SETUP When iCloud Sync is active on devices using the same Apple Account, IPTVS can keep source setup, favorites, custom lists, movie and episode progress, preferred regions, subtitle language and selected settings in step. Credentials are stored with Apple Keychain where supported and with encrypted fields in the user's private iCloud database for cross-device access. Private playback URLs and credentials are not stored in watch history. FREE TO DOWNLOAD After a user adds an authorized source, IPTVS currently applies no daily playback limits. Use as much as you want. Feel free to support the development with optional Premium. No media, stream or provider access is included with either tier. The app contains no third-party advertising SDK. Only connect sources and play material that you have permission to use. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Xtiva
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Xtiva is a fast, secure IPTV player and M3U player that lets you watch Live TV, Movies, TV Series, and VOD using your own IPTV subscription. It supports Xtream Codes API, M3U / M3U8 playlists, and a built-in EPG TV guide, with smooth HD and 4K playback on iPhone, iPad. - DUAL-ENGINE PLAYER (VLC + AV) Switch between the AVPlayer and VLC engines with one tap. If a stream stutters or a format won't load, flip engines for maximum compatibility across HLS, M3U8, TS, MP4, and more. Fewer buffering issues, more channels that just work. - SWITCH CHANNELS WITHOUT LEAVING THE PLAYER Flip channels instantly while watching — no need to exit playback and go back to the list. Fast, seamless channel switching, just like a real remote. - XTREAM CODES LOGIN Connect instantly — enter your server URL, username, and password. No complicated setup. - M3U PLAYLIST SUPPORT Works as a flexible M3U Player: M3U URL, remote playlist, or local file. Channels are auto-organized in one place. - EPG TV GUIDE See what's playing now and what's coming up next with a built-in EPG guide — plan your viewing at a glance. - CATCH-UP TV Missed a show? Watch past programs with catch-up support — never lose your favorite content to a missed schedule. - PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PiP) Keep watching in a floating window while you browse other apps. Multitask without missing a moment of your show. - CONTINUE WATCHING & FAVORITES Pick up movies and series right where you left off. Save your favorite channels and VOD for one-tap access. - MULTIPLE THEMES Personalize your experience with multiple app themes — switch the look and feel to match your style. - PARENTAL CONTROL Lock adult categories and specific channels behind a PIN to keep viewing safe for the whole family. - LIVE TV, MOVIES, SERIES & VOD Stream Live TV, Movies, TV Series, VOD, Sports, News, and Entertainment — auto-categorized for easy browsing. - QUICK PLAY — NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Paste any direct stream link and start watching instantly — no account, no setup, nothing to configure. MORE FEATURES - Dual playback engines for maximum format support - Fast channel loading and stable HD / 4K playback - Modern, responsive UI with multiple themes - Full playlist management HOW TO USE 1. Install Xtiva. 2. Enter your Xtream Codes credentials or M3U playlist URL. 3. Load your playlist. 4. Start watching Live TV, Movies, Series, and VOD instantly. Important: This app does not host, provide, sell, or distribute any media or television content. It requires your own IPTV subscription from an authorized provider. We do not endorse streaming copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xtiva at none against IPTVS's 3. IPTVS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). 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
Both are free to download. IPTVS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Xtiva asks for nothing beyond the download.
IPTVS ships an update every 2 days, Xtiva every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTVS | Xtiva |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meet Your Maker AB | Shafi Abdur Raj |
In-app purchases
IPTVS
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
Xtiva
No in-app purchases









