# GSE DLNA PLAYER vs IPTV Player by Smart Stream

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player by Smart Stream at 4.7 against GSE DLNA PLAYER's 1.8. IPTV Player by Smart Stream also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 5). GSE DLNA PLAYER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GSE DLNA PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player by Smart Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player by Smart Stream has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GSE DLNA PLAYER | IPTV Player by Smart Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gse-dlna-player/id1002960239/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GSE TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/996274944) | [Happy Tech LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589738309) |

## What reviewers say

### GSE DLNA PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gse-dlna-player/id1002960239)

Stream media from DLNA servers, network drives, and device libraries without conversion. Enjoy a wide range of video formats and full-screen playback.

**Highlights:** Browse DLNA/UPnP servers, Stream from network drives, Access device camera roll, Play music library, Supports most video formats, Full-screen playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GSE DLNA PLAYER | $0.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Player by Smart Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286)

This app allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series by adding your own playlists. It offers features like favoriting content, smart search, and background playback, utilizing the VLCKit player.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Add M3U and Xtream playlists, Favorite content for quick access, Smart search functionality, Adjust video aspect ratio, Background stream playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Membership | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GSE DLNA PLAYER free?

GSE DLNA PLAYER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GSE DLNA PLAYER or IPTV Player by Smart Stream?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is rated higher. GSE DLNA PLAYER averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Player by Smart Stream averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do GSE DLNA PLAYER or IPTV Player by Smart Stream have ads?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream shows ads; GSE DLNA PLAYER does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*