Comparison

Xtream IPTV Player vs IPTV SmartStream Player

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

Head to head
About

Xtream IPTV Player

This app serves as a modern IPTV player and content manager. It allows users to import and organize various IPTV formats like Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, and EPG guides for a seamless streaming experience. Enjoy live TV and VOD content with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API support
  • M3U playlist import
  • EPG guide import
  • Smart, intuitive interface
  • Live TV and VOD support
  • Multi-device support
Features
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All your streaming content, beautifully organized. Squire is the ultimate streaming client for IPTV, Plex, Jellyfin, Put.io and more — designed for users who want a smooth, customizable, and modern experience. Whether you're importing Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, or connecting your home media server, Squire makes it easy to watch and organize all your content in one place. Main features: Xtream Codes API support for fast and reliable IPTV access M3U playlist and EPG guide import to keep your content organized Plex and Jellyfin integration to stream your home media library Put.io support for cloud-stored content Smart, intuitive interface to browse channels, movies, and shows by category or genre Full support for live TV and VOD with seamless switching between content types Multi-device support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 100% private: Squire does not host or distribute content. Your credentials and streams are yours alone. What users are saying: "Squire is exactly what I needed — fast, elegant, and simple to use." "I've tried many IPTV apps, and this one is by far the best." "Perfect for Xtream, and the playlist manager is a game-changer." Get started in seconds. Enter your credentials or connect your server and start streaming. No complex setup. No extra hardware. No nonsense. Download Squire and take control of your streaming experience. Squire get images and metadata from TMDB service. All trademarks, service marks, and logos contained on this app, are owned by or licensed to us and are subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions. Squire do comply with the conditions the service requires to use that API and which has legal terms over intellectual property rights and copyright policy https://www.themoviedb.org/documentation/website/terms-of-use Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IPTV SmartStream Player

This application is a video player designed for iOS devices. It supports major video formats, 4K content, subtitles, and dual audio. Users must provide their own IPTV playlists or streams to watch content.

Highlights
  • Supports major video formats
  • 4K content support
  • Subtitle and dual audio
  • Global search and favorites
  • Parental controls
  • Multiple language support
  • Speed test
Features
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IPTV SmartStream Player is video player for iOS, iPad, IPTV Stream Player comes with powerful built in video player IPTV SmartStream Player Features: - Supports major video formats - 4K Content supports - Subtitle and Dual Audio - Global Search - Global favourites -Recent Playlist - Parental Control - Hide Content - Multiple Language Supports -Speed Test IMPORTANT SmartStream Player doesn't provide any sources of TV channels. It is a player only. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch TV channels. The Official IPTV Stream Player does not contain any media content. This app is a video player like other video player NOTES: NOTES: -IPTV Smart Stream Player does NOT provide, host, sell, or stream any TV channels or media content. -The app does NOT include any preloaded channels, playlists, or subscriptions. -Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or streams (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8). -Smart Stream Player is only a media player and not an IPTV service or content provider. -All content streamed through the app is entirely provided and managed by the user. -Only legally obtained streams are allowed in Our app, Import your own legally obtained IPTV playlist or stream. -The app does NOT sell access to live TV, movies, or series. -Premium features do not unlock or provide any content. -No subscription inside our app is tied to official channels. -Our app do not sell access to content. -Our app do not facilitate illegal access. -Smart Stream Player has no affiliation with any third-party IPTV providers. -Streaming copyrighted material without proper authorization is not supported. -EPG availability depends on the user’s playlist provider and cannot be guaranteed. -Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they stream. -We do not promote or offer any copyrighted content. -Users have to add their own content. -Screenshots shown on this page are provided as examples only. -We don't sell any copyright content. -We don't endorse the streaming of copyright content

Screenshots

Xtream IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Xtream IPTV Player at none against IPTV SmartStream Player's shown. IPTV SmartStream Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Xtream IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xtream IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, IPTV SmartStream Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xtream IPTV Player versus IPTV SmartStream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXtream IPTV PlayerIPTV SmartStream Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFernando TorcellyASAPP STUDIO

Customer experience

Xtream IPTV Player

Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative50.0%

IPTV SmartStream Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Xtream IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Autorenew Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Autorenew Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99

Questions

Is Xtream IPTV Player free?
Xtream IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xtream IPTV Player or IPTV SmartStream Player have ads?
IPTV SmartStream Player shows ads; Xtream IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Xtream IPTV Player or IPTV SmartStream Player?
Xtream IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, and IPTV SmartStream Player every 10 days. Most recently, Xtream IPTV Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV SmartStream Player on October 30, 2026.

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