# IPTV Streamer vs Smarters Pro

IPTV Streamer and Smarters Pro both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smarters Pro's. Smarters Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Streamer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Smarters Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Streamer against 4.5 for Smarters Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of IPTV Streamer's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smarters Pro's.

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, Smarters Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Streamer | Smarters Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801/reviews) | [4.5 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro/id6450746159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.7% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOLD-APPS - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081636655) | [Tech Smarters Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694705378) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Streamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-streamer/id1137962801)

Watch sports, games, movies, and TV shows with this versatile media player. Seamlessly syncs across Apple devices and offers a customizable interface for easy navigation. Enjoy high-quality streaming with advanced content management and smart features like parental controls and Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Apple ecosystem integration, Customizable interface, Electronic program guide (EPG), HD and 4K streaming support, Parental controls, Recording and downloading functions, Chromecast support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Get PRO Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 📺 Comprehensive TV guide
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and buffering issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after update
- Downloaded content not accessible
- EPG not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Ability to create custom playlists
- Improved search functionality
- Chromecast support


### Smarters Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro/id6450746159)

This app is a versatile media player supporting various formats like M3U and JSON playlists. It allows users to play personal media from local storage or remote sources, offering a smooth, high-quality viewing experience for live streams, video-on-demand, and audio.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Supports M3U and JSON playlists, High-quality playback, Personalized viewing experience, Plays local and remote media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Smarters Pro | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great streaming experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Doesn't work as promised
- 🐛 Landscape mode issues
- 🐛 Casting problems

**Reported bugs**

- Movies and series not loading
- Live TV not working
- Unable to turn off subtitles
- Favorites not saving
- Channels not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Add channel guide
- Improve search functionality
- Provide option to hide groups
- Add support for subtitles
- Improve EPG on Apple TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Streamer free?

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

### Is Smarters Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Streamer or Smarters Pro?

IPTV Streamer and Smarters Pro are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.7K and 8.2K ratings respectively.

### Do IPTV Streamer or Smarters Pro have ads?

Both IPTV Streamer and Smarters Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Streamer or Smarters Pro?

IPTV Streamer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smarters Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Streamer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smarters Pro on September 25, 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.*