iSTB Lite

Name: iSTB Lite
Rating: 2.6 (73 reviews)
Author: Nihal Ahmed

By: Nihal Ahmed App

Watch IPTV with EPG & VOD

Overview

Version:

1.29.3

Last updated: 2025-12-19

Ranking

#213,445 ▼ 6,256

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Overview

iSTB Lite lets you watch IPTV from providers using MAC-address portals, Stalker Middleware, Xtream Codes API, or M3U playlists. It offers features like add/remove portals, search channels, favorites, full EPG, VOD, catch-up, subtitles with OpenSubtitles, Multi View, and portrait or landscape viewing. The full version adds unlimited portals, multi-portal profiles, offline VOD, background audio, PiP, cast to TV, and more.

Note: This app does not host content and requires a valid IPTV subscription from a provider. It works with providers that support MAC-address, Xtream Codes, or M3U playlists and requires an active Internet connection. Use in compliance with local laws and your provider’s terms.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment API

By:

Nihal Ahmed

Rating:

2.60

(73)

Version:

1.29.3 Last updated: 2025-12-19

Version code:

880815224

Creation date:

2020-02-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

91.97MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 213,445 ▼ 6,256

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Nihal Ahmed

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/istb-lite/id1498390886

User Reviews

Users praise iSTB Lite for high video quality, easy usability, and ongoing updates, but repeatedly complain about nagware upgrade prompts, buffering on Apple TV, lite-tier limitations, billing issues, and missing features like fullscreen and native Apple TV support.

Pros

Video quality is exceptional.
Easy to use with a straightforward, intuitive interface.
Active developer support and regular updates.
Clean UI with practical features and solid overall performance.

Cons

Persistent upgrade banners in the lite version interrupt playback.
Frequent buffering and streaming issues, especially on Apple TV.
Lite version limitations: short demo/watch time and restrictions on long playback.
Billing and refund concerns, including unexpected charges.
Lack of fullscreen support and no native Apple TV/mac platform integration.

Recent reviews

I’d have given time if Paid version of iSTB would have been working correctly as they appeared and promised or advertised. But NONE of them work. Can’t watch Any LIVE TV NEWS CHANNELS ON DEMAND VIDEO ANY MOVIES OR ANYTHING on App even though I paid and not streaming same time on 2 devices… Now I can’t or even support tech help/refund, I feel like this is completely fraudulent App… Please be aware.

by Ra*****, 2026-02-11

Overall, thanks for the demo app. It is hard to use, but better than nothing. The only feature I need before I can buy is playback speed. That’s unfortunately a deal breaker for me. Once it’s added, this app is a 100% must buy!