Comparison

IP Television vs Playstream M3U

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

Head to head
About

IP Television

Watch live TV channels and on-demand content from around the world on your Apple devices. Easily import M3U or Xtream playlists and enjoy smooth streaming with advanced playback controls and universal compatibility.

Highlights
  • M3U and Xtream playlist support
  • VLC-powered video player
  • Customizable User Agent
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Movies and TV Series On Demand
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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YOUR TV, ANYWHERE, WITHOUT LIMITS IP Television is not just a player: it is today's television. Add your own IPTV playlists (M3U8 or Xtream Codes) and the app turns them into a complete TV experience on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Handle huge numbers of channels, on-demand movies and series and live sport with the smoothness of real TV, with Replay AI on iPhone and iPad to analyse sports plays. The content is yours: the app is the most advanced way to enjoy it. IP Television is a player: it does not provide or include any channel, movie or content. All content comes exclusively from the personal playlists you add. NEW: REPLAY AI - THE AI-POWERED REPLAY In the Replay AI studio on iPhone and iPad, choose a frame and the key moments of the play. Read the summary, the technical explanation and what the images show (or don't), in the app's language. - Works with football, tennis, Formula 1, MotoGP and basketball - Choose the tone of the answer: technical, fan or ironic - Share the analysis with one tap, even as a WhatsApp comment - Available on live sports channels Replay AI requires a monthly or yearly subscription. A free 3-day trial is offered when available for your account. WHAT TO WATCH? AND SIRI Not sure what to watch? Ask in your own words, like "a highly rated thriller" or "a science-fiction series": the app suggests the right titles from your playlist and the programmes on air, without the ones you've already seen. With Siri your voice is enough: watch a channel, resume your last title or find out what's on tonight. The same commands are in Shortcuts and Spotlight. WHY CHOOSE IP TELEVISION Incredibly Simple Add your IPTV playlists in seconds and start watching straight away. Full support for M3U8 and Xtream Codes. Import playlists from the web with copy and paste. Professional Quality Video player based on VLC, the engine used by millions of people worldwide. Smooth streaming even on weaker connections, full playback control, multiple subtitles and selectable audio tracks. Universal Compatibility Customizable User Agent with ready-to-use presets. Solves compatibility issues with demanding servers. KEY FEATURES Smart Playlist Management - Unlimited playlists with the "Multiple Playlist" upgrade - Automatic organization of huge numbers of channels from your lists - Favorites for quick access - Fast search by name or category - Automatic playlist updates On-Demand Movies and Series - VOD catalogue with HD artwork - Automatic series grouping by season - Automatic position saving: resume where you left off - Detailed information: cast, plot, ratings - Filters by genre, year, rating Live Television - Handles huge numbers of channels from your playlists - Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with the full schedule - Ultra-fast zapping like real TV - Replay AI to analyse sports plays on iPhone and iPad - Parental controls that protect your content with PIN and Face ID Stream Everywhere - Built-in Chromecast to watch on your home TV - Picture-in-Picture for multitasking - Automatic sync across devices with iCloud - AirPlay supported ONE PURCHASE, ALL DEVICES Buy IP Television once and use it on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. All future updates included, no hidden costs. Privacy Policy: http://www.iptelevision.tv/policy-privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://www.iptelevision.tv/terms-conditions/ Download IP Television now and discover a new way to watch TV!

About

Playstream M3U

Features
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PlayStream M3U is a lightweight and modern video player for M3U and M3U8 files. Designed for those who want to organize and play their multimedia playlists in a simple, clean, and fast way. KEY FEATURES • Load playlists from URL or local file • Import accounts compatible with the standard remote playlist management protocol • Channel list with logos, categories, and quick search • Dedicated favorites section • Modern video player with HLS support, AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture on iPhone and iPad, picture-adjustment controls (Fit, Fill, Stretch), and audio/video/subtitle track selection • Automatic full-screen when the device is rotated to landscape • Manual aspect ratio selection PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG) PlayStream M3U supports XMLTV-format program guides, configurable for over 50 countries. You can see the currently airing program directly from the channel list and a preview of the next program in the player. WEB MANAGEMENT Load and manage your playlists also from your browser, from any PC or smartphone: go to playstream-m3u.eu/manage, enter the device code shown in the app Settings, and manage your lists comfortably. With PlayStream PRO you can manage up to 10 playlists at once, automatically synced with the app. CUSTOMIZATION • Light, dark, or automatic theme • App available in Italian and English, with manual language selector or automatic adaptation to device language • Configurable EPG time window • Country selection for default EPG sources NO PRELOADED CONTENT PlayStream M3U is a neutral player: no media content is provided with the app. It is the user's sole responsibility to load playlists of content they have the right to access and view. PRIVACY The app does not collect personal data, does not use analytics services, and does not share information with third parties. All preferences and playlists are saved only on your device. --- Terms of Service (EULA): https://playstream-m3u.eu/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://playstream-m3u.eu/privacy.html

Screenshots

IP Television4 screens
Playstream M3U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Playstream M3U at Free against IP Television's $1.99. Playstream M3U also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Playstream M3U is free to download; IP Television costs $1.99 up front. IP Television sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Playstream M3U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Television ships an update every 6 days, Playstream M3U every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IP Television versus Playstream M3U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP TelevisionPlaystream M3U
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (403 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings403 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaolo RossignoliLORENZO CONTI

Bugs and requests

IP Television

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playlist import not working
  • EPG data incomplete or inaccurate
  • Chromecast functionality unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add favorites and parental controls
  • Improve EPG and channel organization
  • Sync settings across iOS and tvOS
  • Support for more external players

Playstream M3U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IP Television

Subscriptions6
  • Electronic Program Guide7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • EPG info with Chromecast7 Days trial$3.491 Year
  • EPG info with Chromecast.7 Days trial$3.991 Year
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  • 50 sports event analyses/year3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Parental Control Yearly$8.991 Year
  • 600 sports event analyses/year3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time4
  • Copy and Paste$1.99
  • Activate Zapping and PiP$1.99
  • Multiple Playlists$2.99
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  • Remove ADS$2.99
3 purchases

Playstream M3U

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Mensile$1.991 Month
  • PRO Annuale$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO a vita$17.99

Questions

Is IP Television free?
IP Television costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Playstream M3U free?
Playstream M3U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IP Television or Playstream M3U have ads?
Neither IP Television nor Playstream M3U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Television or Playstream M3U?
IP Television ships an update every 6 days, and Playstream M3U every 3 days. Most recently, IP Television was updated on November 1, 2026 and Playstream M3U on October 31, 2026.

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