# SmallBird vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Smart Player at Free against SmallBird's $1.99. IPTV Smart Player also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 96 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). SmallBird's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On device support there is nothing between them.

IPTV Smart Player is free to download; SmallBird costs $1.99 up front. IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SmallBird asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmallBird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmallBird ships an update every 96 months, IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmallBird | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallbird/id1116598912/reviews)** | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 96 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 182 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ablemagic](https://appshunter.io/developer/360716777) | [Luminoxe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887290076) |

## What reviewers say

### SmallBird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallbird/id1116598912)

Identify birds by assembling their parts to hear their songs. Explore common garden and woodland birds with visual identification and audio recordings. Create your own unique fantasy birds by mixing and matching different avian features.

**Highlights:** Assemble bird parts to hear songs, Visual bird identification, Mix-and-match fantasy bird creation, Learn about common garden birds, Includes bird songs, English and Norwegian language support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537)

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across Apple devices, Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U), 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback, Favorites and Continue Watching, Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Picture in Picture and multi-screen support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly - Family | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly - Family | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmallBird free?

SmallBird costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

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

SmallBird is rated higher. SmallBird averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

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

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; SmallBird does not.

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

SmallBird ships an update every 96 months, and IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Most recently, SmallBird was updated on November 2, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on October 31, 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.*