# Matrix TV Browser vs Smart IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart IPTV Player at 82% against Matrix TV Browser's 31%. Smart IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Matrix TV Browser'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. Matrix TV Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV Player has 68 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Matrix TV Browser's written reviews are positive against 82% of Smart IPTV Player's.

Matrix TV Browser ships an update monthly, Smart IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matrix TV Browser | Smart IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPTV Matrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119592147) | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) |

## What reviewers say

### Matrix TV Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-tv-browser/id1119592148)

Access video content and program guides from compatible websites using your existing account credentials. This app allows you to stream content from various services without needing separate logins for each.

**Highlights:** Access video content, View show guides, Use existing accounts, Stream from compatible websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for IPTV
- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Reliable app when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound on iPhones
- 🐛 Does not work with LTE/mobile data
- 🐛 Streams freeze or don't load
- 🐛 App issues after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- No audio on iPhone
- No sound through external speakers on iPhone
- App not working with mobile data
- App not working after iOS updates
- Streams freezing or not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast support
- Add Apple TV app
- Optimize for iPhone X full screen
- Refresh feature for channel listings
- Add casting feature


### 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, iPhone Duo 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 Matrix TV Browser free?

Matrix TV Browser 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, Matrix TV Browser or Smart IPTV Player?

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. Matrix TV Browser averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Matrix TV Browser or Smart IPTV Player have ads?

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; Matrix TV Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matrix TV Browser or Smart IPTV Player?

Matrix TV Browser ships an update monthly, and Smart IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, Matrix TV Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart IPTV Player on November 3, 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.*