# PocketV vs Smart IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: Smart IPTV at 4.1 against PocketV's 1.0. Smart IPTV also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). PocketV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PocketV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PocketV ships an update fortnightly, Smart IPTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketV | Smart IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketv/id1070386174/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-mobile-tv/id6447525808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Innovacion De Software Innovasoft Sociedad Anonima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008392200) | [Ahmet Selman Durak](https://appshunter.io/developer/868110029) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketv/id1070386174)

Access entertainment programs, news, magazines, and leisure sections. Engage with a community wall for updates, comments, photos, and videos. Enjoy live events with interactive moderation and categorized content.

**Highlights:** Community wall for posts and comments, Live events with interactive moderation, Categorized video and document content, Video and event ratings, Real-time and pre-recorded video playback

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-mobile-tv/id6447525808)

Watch your favorite TV channels on your mobile device by securely logging in with your IPTV provider. Easily create favorite lists, filter channels, and personalize your experience with custom keywords. Supports passcode/face ID login, 15 languages, and AirPlay.

**Highlights:** IPTV provider login, Favorite channel lists, Custom channel filtering, Passcode and Face ID login, Multi-language support, AirPlay functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart IPTV - Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart IPTV - 6 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart IPTV - Annual Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Smart IPTV Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketV free?

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

### Is Smart IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketV or Smart IPTV?

Smart IPTV is rated higher. PocketV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart IPTV averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do PocketV or Smart IPTV have ads?

Smart IPTV shows ads; PocketV does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketV or Smart IPTV?

PocketV ships an update fortnightly, and Smart IPTV monthly. Most recently, PocketV was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart IPTV on November 8, 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.*