# Flex Remote for Kodi vs IPTV Smarters

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters at 4.6 against Flex Remote for Kodi's 3.6. IPTV Smarters also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Flex Remote for Kodi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex Remote for Kodi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Smarters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Flex Remote for Kodi's written reviews are positive against 36% of IPTV Smarters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flex Remote for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Smarters weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex Remote for Kodi | IPTV Smarters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-remote-for-kodi/id1068529101/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.6% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) |

## What reviewers say

### Flex Remote for Kodi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-remote-for-kodi/id1068529101)

Control your Kodi media center remotely with a customizable interface and gesture controls. Download media for offline playback, manage files, and stream content directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable remote buttons, Gesture control, Offline media downloader, Built-in media player, Manage multiple Kodi instances, Automatic host discovery

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Smarters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404)

Stream live TV channels, movies, and TV shows from your internet provider or web sources. This app supports M3U playlists and allows you to watch HD content directly on your iOS device. Simply add your channel list and enjoy.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Watch movies and TV shows, Supports M3U playlists, Play HD content, Catch-up TV functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Promo | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Customizable playlists and favorites
- 👍 Great IPTV player

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear channel labeling
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Unreliable streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load playlists
- Constant buffering and playback issues
- Subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Roku device support
- Improved error handling and troubleshooting
- More affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex Remote for Kodi free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flex Remote for Kodi or IPTV Smarters?

IPTV Smarters is rated higher. Flex Remote for Kodi averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Flex Remote for Kodi or IPTV Smarters have ads?

Neither Flex Remote for Kodi nor IPTV Smarters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex Remote for Kodi or IPTV Smarters?

Flex Remote for Kodi ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Smarters weekly. Most recently, Flex Remote for Kodi was updated on October 21, 2026 and IPTV Smarters on October 22, 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.*