# Smart STB

> Mobile IPTV client for streaming live TV, video clubs, and playlists. (iPhone/iPad app by SMARTIPTVSOLUTIONS LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stb/id1639328687 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SMARTIPTVSOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639328689)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stb/id1639328687/reviews.md

## What is Smart STB?

With Smart STB you can watch your favorite streaming content directly on your mobile device. 

App Features:

- Up to 8 portal positions available
- Most popular portal solutions are supported
- Live TV streaming
- Video club support
- M3U Playlist support
- Categories, Favorites, Search and Sort functions
- Multi-audio and subtitles (including closed captions)
- Timeshift & TV Archive

Disclaimer:

Please note that Smart STB is an application to establish a connection between you and your IPTV Provider. You need a valid subscription from a streaming service provider. We do not deliver, broadcast or transmit TV channels, TV portals or playlists. Smart STB does not provide for any unauthorized use of third-party material protected by copyright and distances itself from it in all forms. 

Terms of Service: https://www.smart-stb.net/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: https://www.smart-stb.net/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Live TV streaming
- Video club support
- M3U Playlist support
- Multi-audio and subtitles
- Timeshift & TV Archive
- Up to 8 portal positions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart STB App License (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart STB App License (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart STB App License (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smart STB?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works well on TV
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Cheaper than alternatives
- 👍 Supports multiple portals
- 👍 Works on WiFi (sometimes)

**Cons**

- 😞 Does not work on mobile data
- 😞 Poor customer service
- 😞 Broken promises
- 😞 Conflicting explanations
- 😞 No meaningful assistance
- 😞 Avoiding responsibility
- 😞 What you're told may not be what you receive
- 😞 Lifetime license does not work
- 😞 No way to map buttons
- 😞 OK/center button does nothing
- 😞 Errors not fixed in months
- 😞 Poorly maintained app
- 😞 Keep getting error
- 😞 Unable to access virtual touch control
- 😞 Portal disappeared
- 😞 No support to help
- 😞 No workable solution or refund
- 😞 No subtitle option
- 😞 No video resume playback option
- 😞 Movies not playable
- 😞 Paid version not working after update
- 😞 Black screen
- 😞 Waste of money
- 😞 Not worth the IPTV provider activation
- 😞 Does not work with iPad Pro
- 😞 Useless support
- 😞 No refund
- 😞 Moving other devices to other apps
- 😞 Scrolling through Apple TV remote is challenging
- 😞 Takes forever to scroll
- 😞 Video movies not playing
- 😞 Blank screen, no video
- 😞 Too many buffering
- 😞 No stream login
- 😞 Slow loading
- 😞 Lack of features
- 😞 App breakdown all the time
- 😞 Losses sound
- 😞 Developer not responding
- 😞 Complete rip off
- 😞 Terrible
- 😞 Worked for demo then stopped
- 😞 Can't do anything
- 😞 No search or sort function
- 😞 Worst app
- 😞 Paid and cannot set up
- 😞 No help
- 😞 Audio sync problem
- 😞 Can't search anything up on Apple TV
- 😞 No blue button on remote
- 😞 Don't work properly on Fire Stick
- 😞 Can't access colored buttons
- 😞 Stuck on blue screen
- 😞 No RW and FW in archives
- 😞 Buttons do not work
- 😞 GUI needs fixing
- 😞 Jumps back to main page
- 😞 Timeline is missing
- 😞 Cannot understand how to use color buttons
- 😞 Skipping forward by minutes, not seconds
- 😞 Overpriced licenses
- 😞 Misleading advertising
- 😞 Force closes on playing movies
- 😞 App terminated automatically
- 😞 Needs restart
- 😞 No fast forward and back option
- 😞 TV shows only play 1st episode
- 😞 Does not load IPTV channels
- 😞 Only VOD
- 😞 Cannot exit app
- 😞 Not working
- 😞 Bundle option for lifetime licenses does not work
- 😞 App does not work in cellular data
- 😞 Unable to bundle with Smart TV
- 😞 Cannot apply license key to iOS device
- 😞 Only trial version available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Errors not fixed in months
- Keep getting error
- Unable to access virtual touch control
- Portal disappeared
- Login doesn't launch
- No support to help
- Videos won't load on phone network
- Pathetic customer service
- Paid app with unresolved critical issues
- Cannot change aspect ratio on Apple TV
- File Not Found Error
- Movies not playable
- App jumps back to list screen
- Paid version not working after update
- Black screen
- Worst customer service ever
- Waste of money
- Not worth IPTV provider activation
- Does not work with iPad Pro
- Useless support
- No refund
- Scrolling through Apple TV remote is challenging
- Takes forever to scroll
- Video movies not playing
- Blank screen, no video
- Too many buffering
- No stream login
- Slow loading
- Lack of features
- App breakdown all the time
- Losses sound
- Developer not responding
- Complete rip off
- Terrible
- Worked for demo then stopped
- Can't do anything
- No search or sort function
- Worst app
- Paid and cannot set up
- No help
- Audio sync problem
- Can't search anything up on Apple TV
- No blue button on remote
- Don't work properly on Fire Stick
- Can't access colored buttons
- Stuck on blue screen
- No RW and FW in archives
- Buttons do not work
- GUI needs fixing
- Jumps back to main page
- Timeline is missing
- Cannot understand how to use color buttons
- Skipping forward by minutes, not seconds
- Overpriced licenses
- Misleading advertising
- Force closes on playing movies
- App terminated automatically
- Needs restart
- No fast forward and back option
- TV shows only play 1st episode
- Does not load IPTV channels
- Only VOD
- Cannot exit app
- Not working
- Bundle option for lifetime licenses does not work
- App does not work in cellular data
- Unable to bundle with Smart TV
- Cannot apply license key to iOS device
- Only trial version available

**Most requested features**

- Improve aspect ratio adjustment
- Improve navigation
- Add virtual touch control
- Add more portals
- Add subtitle option
- Add video resume playback option
- Add mapping for color buttons
- Add mapping for red, green, yellow buttons
- Add search function
- Add sort function
- Add instructions for Apple TV remote usage
- Add PiP feature
- Add manual MAC address typing
- Add manual STB model number typing
- Add localization menu for 12H time format
- Add 'hold and continuous scroll' feature
- Add option to hide/unhide categories
- Add skip FF or RW in archive playback mode
- Add skip playback option (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min)
- Add drag on timeline for fast forward
- Add time shift for live TV
- Add vertical view for mobile devices
- Improve GUI
- Make time views more transparent
- Add switch channels option while in playback
- Add favorite channels section
- Add ability to exit app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stb/id1639328687/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scammers

*2026-07-28*

Their support team sucks

### 1/5 — License Activation

*2026-07-12*

I already have app license but the new update automatically connects to App Store payment system. How do I put the activation code that I already have?

### 1/5 — It’s not worth it for free also

*2026-06-27, version 1.1.10*

Avoid this app even if it’s free. No features to match tivimate or other better apps.

### 1/5 — Broken promises

*2026-06-22*

My experience with IPTV company was extremely disappointing, with promises made at the time of purchase not being honoured later on. When I tried to get clarification, i received conflicting explanations and no meaningful assistance. Customer support seemed more interested in avoiding responsibility than resolving the issue. If you’re considering a long term subscription, be aware that what you’re told when signing up may not be what you receive in the end.

### 1/5 — False promises and terrible customer service

*2026-06-19, version 1.1.10*

I would not recommend Republic IPTV. 
I purchased a 36-month subscription and have proof of the plan, but my service was disconnected after only 2 years. When I contacted Nidhi, I was told the 36 month offer was a “mistake” and that my subscription was actually for 2 years. When I asked to speak with a manager, I was referred to Riya, who repeated the same explanation and could not offer any solution. 
Despite having written confirmation of a 36 month plan, the company refused to honour it. The lack of accountability, poor customer service and unwillingness to resolve the issue made this an extremely frustrating experience. Trying to resolve issues with them is a complete waste of time.

### 1/5 — Errors not fixed in months

*2026-06-13*

Poorly maintained app, been waiting for errors to get fixed for months.

I was asked to create a ticket by following the link, but all that link does is ask you to plug off the tv and wait 1min to restart the app which doesn’t solve anything.

**Developer response:** Hello, The only official way to contact us is via our ticketing system. if you experience problems with the app, please open a ticket here http://smart-stb.tv/help and we will help you out.

### 1/5 — Not a good app

*2026-05-19, version 1.1.10*

Not working at all. 
It’s a gliching app

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-05-12*

I purchased a lifetime full license which allows you to bundle devices. But it does not work. Customers service is not very helpful. There is also no way to map buttons to my TV remote. Pressing the OK/center button does nothing. Disappointing and a waste of time.

**Developer response:** Hello, you can use the color buttons (view, sort, favorite, search) by pressing and hold the Center/OK key for few seconds, you'll notice the options will be highlighted. If you experiencing any issues with the app or with adding your devices to a bundle, please open a ticket here: http://smart-stb.tv/help and we will help you out.

### 1/5 — Errors not fixed in months

*2026-05-11*

Poorly maintained app, been waiting for errors to get fixed for months

**Developer response:** Hello, The only official way to contact us is via our ticketing system. if you experience problems with the app, please open a ticket here http://smart-stb.tv/help and we will help you out.

### 4/5 — Aspect Ratio

*2026-04-14*

App doesn't support aspect ratio to adjust and also the navigation should be improved. This works better on TV rather on phone. Hoping some updates on this soon

**Developer response:** Hello, Currently the aspect ratio cannot be changed on Apple devices. This feature will be added with next app updates.

## Frequently asked questions about Smart STB

### What does Smart STB do?

Smart STB is an application that allows you to watch your favorite streaming content directly on your mobile device. It acts as a client to connect you to your IPTV Provider, enabling live TV streaming, video club access, and the playback of M3U playlists.

### What are the key features of Smart STB?

Key features include support for up to 8 portal positions, live TV streaming, video club access, M3U playlist playback, and organizational tools like categories, favorites, search, and sort functions. It also offers multi-audio and subtitle support, including closed captions, as well as timeshift and TV archive capabilities.

### Does Smart STB provide TV channels or playlists?

No, Smart STB does not provide any TV channels, TV portals, or playlists. It is an application solely for establishing a connection between you and your existing IPTV Provider. You need a valid subscription from a streaming service provider to use this app.

### Is Smart STB compatible with all streaming services?

The app supports most popular portal solutions and M3U playlists, making it compatible with a wide range of IPTV providers. However, compatibility ultimately depends on the specific service provider you subscribe to and the format of their provided content.

### What is required to use Smart STB?

To use Smart STB, you need a valid subscription from a streaming service provider. The app itself is free to download and use, but it requires you to have an active IPTV service to stream content. You will also need to configure the app with your provider's portal details or playlist.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.12 — 2026-07-30

- Bug fixes

### 1.1.11 — 2026-07-23

IAP fix for MacOS

### 1.1.10 — 2026-04-08

The new version includes under the hood improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-04-01

- Added In-app Purchases for app license activation
- Added Apple Account license transfers from any device connected to the account
- Added support for more portals
- Bug fixes

### 1.1.8 — 2025-12-18

- Various bug fixes

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