# iSTB Lite

> Watch IPTV with EPG & VOD

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498390886](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498390886)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1498390886`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nihal Ahmed
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (73 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.29.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-19
- **First published:** 2020-02-14
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/istb-lite/id1498390886)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://istb-62ec1.web.app/istb\_lite/privacy\_policy.html](https://istb-62ec1.web.app/istb_lite/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #188,310 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498390886)