# Simple IPTV vs IPTV Smarters

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters at 4.6 against Simple IPTV's 1.0. IPTV Smarters also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Simple IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Simple IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Smarters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Simple IPTV's written reviews are positive against 36% of IPTV Smarters's.

Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, IPTV Smarters weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple IPTV | IPTV Smarters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv/id1142290602/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [santiago ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107646234) | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv/id1142290602)

Stream live TV channels from your provider or other web sources using M3U playlists. Easily search within your added channels and enjoy Airplay support for seamless viewing. This application requires you to manually add your content sources.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, Search within playlists, Airplay support, Manual playlist addition, Stream live TV channels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smarters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404)

Stream live TV channels, movies, and TV shows from your internet provider or web sources. This app supports M3U playlists and allows you to watch HD content directly on your iOS device. Simply add your channel list and enjoy.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Watch movies and TV shows, Supports M3U playlists, Play HD content, Catch-up TV functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Promo | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Customizable playlists and favorites
- 👍 Great IPTV player

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear channel labeling
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Unreliable streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load playlists
- Constant buffering and playback issues
- Subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Roku device support
- Improved error handling and troubleshooting
- More affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple IPTV free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple IPTV or IPTV Smarters?

IPTV Smarters is rated higher. Simple IPTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Simple IPTV or IPTV Smarters have ads?

Simple IPTV shows ads; IPTV Smarters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple IPTV or IPTV Smarters?

Simple IPTV ships an update every 4 weeks, and IPTV Smarters weekly. Most recently, Simple IPTV was updated on October 12, 2026 and IPTV Smarters on October 17, 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.*