# Smart Kodi Remote vs PLAYER IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Kodi Remote at 4.1 against PLAYER IPTV's 3.0. Smart Kodi Remote also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (232 vs 5). PLAYER IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Kodi Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PLAYER IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Kodi Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Kodi Remote has 232 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Smart Kodi Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of PLAYER IPTV's.

Smart Kodi Remote ships an update every 6 months, PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Kodi Remote | PLAYER IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-kodi-remote/id1059693551/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernard Bijoch](https://appshunter.io/developer/548928263) | [Digit Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648509021) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Kodi Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-kodi-remote/id1059693551)

Control your Kodi media center with intuitive touch gestures and smart buttons. Browse and play movies and TV shows easily, and navigate through videos with a large time slider. Automatic device discovery simplifies setup.

**Highlights:** Touch gesture navigation, Smart buttons, Movie and TV show browser, Easy video seeking, Automatic Kodi device discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Useful remote control functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔧 Lack of keyboard support
- 🔧 Missing power/off button
- 🐛 Gestures and slider not working

**Reported bugs**

- App not responding after device lock/unlock
- Slider and gestures not working in video playback
- App not detecting Kodi system

**Requested features**

- Add forward and rewind buttons
- Implement keyboard support
- Add power/off button


### PLAYER IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169)

This media player allows users to stream their own content by uploading a personal playlist. It offers a 7-day free trial before requiring device activation with a small payment.

**Highlights:** Media playback, User playlist upload, 7-day free trial, Device activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Kodi Remote free?

Smart Kodi Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PLAYER IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Kodi Remote or PLAYER IPTV?

Smart Kodi Remote is rated higher. Smart Kodi Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Smart Kodi Remote or PLAYER IPTV have ads?

Smart Kodi Remote shows ads; PLAYER IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Kodi Remote or PLAYER IPTV?

Smart Kodi Remote ships an update every 6 months, and PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. Most recently, Smart Kodi Remote was updated on November 13, 2026 and PLAYER IPTV on November 3, 2026.

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