Comparison

iXPlay vs StreamTV Player

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

Head to head
About

iXPlay

Features
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iXPlay is an IPTV player designed for iPhone. Load a playlist from your IPTV provider and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience built for the TV screen and remote control. Features include: M3U and M3U8 playlist support Live TV playback Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Favorites and channel categories Catch-up and archive playback when supported by your provider Multiple audio tracks when available Parental PIN protection Playlist pairing and direct URL setup iXPlay does not provide, sell, or bundle television channels, playlists, or other media. Users must supply their own playlist and have permission to access its content. Feature availability depends on the playlist and IPTV provider. Subscription options: iXPlay is free to download and includes a 30-day trial. After the trial you can continue with an auto-renewable subscription (1 month or 12 months) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ixplay.app/#privacy

About

StreamTV Player

Features
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StreamTV Player is a video player for your own streaming sources. Add an M3U playlist or Xtream account, then browse your catalog with: - Live, Movies, and Series categories when supplied by your source; - title search; - language and region filters; - content rails for quick browsing; - favorites and recent playback; - native playback on mobile and TV; - portrait, landscape, and Picture in Picture when supported; - audio track and subtitle selection when available. StreamTV Player does not provide a catalog of channels, movies, or series. You are responsible for adding sources you are authorized to access.

Screenshots

iXPlay4 screens
StreamTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iXPlay at every 2 days against StreamTV Player's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iXPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and StreamTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, StreamTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
iXPlay versus StreamTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXPlayStreamTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.416.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALX LTDMarc BOISBINEUF

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iXPlay

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • iXPlay Lifetime$12.99
1 purchases

StreamTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Stream TV Premium1 Month trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is iXPlay free?
iXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamTV Player free?
StreamTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iXPlay or StreamTV Player have ads?
Neither iXPlay nor StreamTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iXPlay or StreamTV Player?
iXPlay ships an update every 2 days, and StreamTV Player weekly. Most recently, iXPlay was updated on October 24, 2026 and StreamTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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