Flex IPTV vs IPTV+ Smart Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flex IPTV
This app is an advanced player for live and non-live IPTV streams. It supports various formats, playlist management, EPG, and recording capabilities. Users must provide their own content.
- Remote and local playlist support
- Auto-update playlists
- Powerful player with equalizer
- Subtitle and audio track switching
- Auto-reconnect for unstable sources
- XMLTV EPG support
- Record live streams
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Flex IPTV allows you to view live and non-live TV/stream technology-based IPTV. Features: • Remote and Local playlists, auto-update playlists from external sources. • Powerful Player supports all popular stream formats, subtitles/audio track switch, video equalizer. • Auto-reconnect for unstable sources. • History of watched channels. • Favorite channels, simple add and manage. • XMLTV EPG support. • Record live streams. Disclaimer: - Flex IPTV does not supply or include any media or content except "Big Buck Bunny" movie, which has been licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org. - Users must provide their own content. - We are not responsible for misuse of copyright or third party contents using our software and please check your contents are legal and you have rights to use or record
IPTV+ Smart Player
Organize and stream your live TV, movies, and series from your own M3U or Xtream playlists. Browse content, view EPG data, and resume watching across devices with a native interface. Supports subtitles, AirPlay, and Chromecast.
- Manage multiple M3U/Xtream playlists
- Browse live channels, movies, series
- EPG and catch-up program support
- Cross-device sync for playlists and progress
- Subtitle and alternate audio support
- AirPlay and Chromecast compatibility
- Picture-in-Picture mode
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Your playlists. A smarter way to watch. IPTV+ turns your own M3U or Xtream playlist into a clean, organized library for live TV, movies, and series. Browse quickly, see what is on with EPG, resume watching, and move between channels without losing your place. BUILT FOR YOUR LIBRARY • Add and manage multiple M3U and Xtream playlists • Browse live channels, movies, and series in dedicated sections • Search across your library and save favorites • View EPG now/next data and supported catch-up programs • Keep playlists, profiles, favorites, and progress in sync • Use subtitles, alternate audio, Picture in Picture, AirPlay, and Chromecast • Continue watching and switch channels quickly • Enjoy a native interface designed for Apple devices IPTV+ is a media player. It does not provide channels, subscriptions, playlists, or other content. You must add content you are authorized to use. Availability of EPG, catch-up, subtitles, audio tracks, and stream quality depends on your provider and playlist. Terms of Use: https://www.iptvplus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.iptvplus.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: IPTV+ Smart Player at 328 against Flex IPTV's 15. IPTV+ Smart Player also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Flex IPTV's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 38%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV+ Smart Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Flex IPTV against 3.9 for IPTV+ Smart Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV+ Smart Player has 328 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Flex IPTV's written reviews are positive against 38% of IPTV+ Smart Player's.
Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, IPTV+ Smart Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flex IPTV | IPTV+ Smart Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 3.9 (328 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews — better | 37.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 328 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | artur tagirov | Mohamed Ali BEN YAAGOUB |
Customer experience
Flex IPTV
IPTV+ Smart Player
User reviews
Flex IPTV
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads in free version
- 💎 Best IPTV app on iOS
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Separate purchases for iOS and tvOS
- 📺 Lack of features like PiP, background playback
- 🔍 EPG not working properly
IPTV+ Smart Player
From 328 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Syncs across devices
- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Comprehensive features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Buggy on Apple TV
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Frequent interruptions
Bugs and requests
Flex IPTV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Favorites list disappearing after playlist updates
- Inability to restore purchases across devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Scrolling issues in channel list on Apple TV
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Chromecast
- Implement rewind/fast-forward functionality
- Improve channel switching and navigation
- Provide better EPG integration and support
- Allow editing and managing of channel lists
IPTV+ Smart Player
Reported bugs
5 issues- Playlist sync issues
- Favorites feature not working
- Audio sync problems with HomePods
- Blank screen and media playback issues
- Constant crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Add EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add parental controls
- Implement channel sorting and organization
- Provide lifetime subscription option
In-app purchases
Flex IPTV
- Pro Version for iOS$5.99
- Pro Version for tvOS$5.99
IPTV+ Smart Player
- IPTV + (1 Month) - Individual$3.991 Month
- IPTV + (3 Months) - Individual$7.493 Months
- IPTV + (1 month)$7.991 Month
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- IPTV + (6 Months) - Individual$12.996 Months
- IPTV + (1 Year) - Individual$28.991 Year
- IPTV + (1 Year) - Family$56.001 Year
- IPTV + (Lifetime)$54.99
Questions
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