# CloudRover IV vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Smart Player at 49% against CloudRover IV's 0%. IPTV Smart Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (26K vs 10). CloudRover IV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CloudRover IV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 26K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CloudRover IV's written reviews are positive against 49% of IPTV Smart Player's.

CloudRover IV ships an update every 6 weeks, IPTV Smart Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudRover IV | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudrover-iv/id1178735481/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志刚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/608110587) | [Dmitri Iasibis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672996) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudRover IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudrover-iv/id1178735481)

This app allows you to remotely control a camera-equipped car to patrol your home, monitor real-time situations, and interact with family members. It functions as an intelligent home appliance, a safety guard, and a portable IP camera accessible from any internet-connected smart device.

**Highlights:** Remote control camera car, Real-time video and picture capture, Home monitoring and safety guard, Family interaction and companionship, Accessible via smart devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395)

This app acts as a versatile media player for your own content and live streams. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, allowing you to organize and access your favorite channels and playlists easily. Enjoy a personalized entertainment experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Plays user-added content and live IPTV streams, Supports a wide range of video and audio formats, Organizes channels and playlists, User-friendly interface, Filtering options for easy searching, Portable entertainment experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smarters Player | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent stream quality
- 👍 Great player and pricing
- 🚀 Efficient and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work, app not functioning
- 🐛 Channels not working, app not delivering
- 👎 Difficult to use, no instructions
- 👎 Scam, doesn't provide what's promised

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading
- Constant errors and issues
- Subscription not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast to smart TV
- Alphabetical channel listing
- More language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudRover IV free?

CloudRover IV is free to download, 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, CloudRover IV or IPTV Smart Player?

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. CloudRover IV averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do CloudRover IV or IPTV Smart Player have ads?

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; CloudRover IV does not.

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

CloudRover IV ships an update every 6 weeks, and IPTV Smart Player monthly. Most recently, CloudRover IV was updated on September 10, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on September 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*