# INPLAY vs Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Player at 5.0 against INPLAY's 3.0. INPLAY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. INPLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INPLAY | Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay/id1084014283/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-player-live-iptv-player/id6469008093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdeaNova Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/716718304) | [HBSTUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626112095) |

## What reviewers say

### INPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay/id1084014283)

This multimedia player supports DRM content and offers in-app communication features for users. It allows for both online streaming and offline playback of downloaded movies, with adaptive download capabilities. Users can also opt for private communication channels.

**Highlights:** DRM content playback, In-app communication/chat, Offline playback, Adaptive download, Multi-language audio and subtitles, Customizable watermarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-player-live-iptv-player/id6469008093)

Stream IP Camera feeds, Live TV, and TV Catchup with a user-friendly interface. Supports M3U playlists, casting to Smart TVs, and AirPlay integration. Customize playlists and save favorite channels for easy access.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist compatibility, Smart TV casting, AirPlay integration, Playlist editing, Favorite channel saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Pro Version  Monthly | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get Pro Version Life Time | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INPLAY free?

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

### Is Smart Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, INPLAY or Smart Player?

Smart Player is rated higher. INPLAY averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do INPLAY or Smart Player have ads?

Neither INPLAY nor Smart Player shows ads.

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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.*