# SHIFT72 vs Smart IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart IPTV Player at 82% against SHIFT72's 17%. Smart IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). SHIFT72's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SHIFT72 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV Player has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SHIFT72's written reviews are positive against 82% of Smart IPTV Player's.

SHIFT72 ships an update every 4 months, Smart IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFT72 | Smart IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift72/id1062708879/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIFT72 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/728138427) | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) |

## What reviewers say

### SHIFT72

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift72/id1062708879)

Access your purchased movies and TV series content on any device. Stream or download your favorite films and shows from various content providers. Discover new entertainment options by signing up for free on their websites.

**Highlights:** Access purchased movies and TV series, Stream content on multiple devices, Download content for offline viewing, Discover new TV and cinema channels, Log in to desired content channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910)

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV provider. It offers a cinema-grade experience with features like EPG, VOD details, and cross-device syncing. Manage multiple playlists and enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel browsing with EPG, Movies and series VOD library with details, Continue watching across devices via iCloud, Favorites and multi-playlist management, Native Apple TV interface, Multiple audio and subtitle support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigPlay Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BigPlay Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BigPlay Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFT72 free?

SHIFT72 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHIFT72 or Smart IPTV Player?

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. SHIFT72 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do SHIFT72 or Smart IPTV Player have ads?

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; SHIFT72 does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHIFT72 or Smart IPTV Player?

SHIFT72 ships an update every 4 months, and Smart IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, SHIFT72 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart IPTV Player on October 23, 2026.

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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.*