# Flex IPTV vs IPTV+ Smart Player

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | IPTV+ Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) | **[3.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-live-tv/id1525121231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **328** |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Mohamed Ali BEN YAAGOUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151067698) |

## What reviewers say

### Flex IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version for iOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version for tvOS | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No ads in free version
- 💎 Best IPTV app on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Separate purchases for iOS and tvOS
- 📺 Lack of features like PiP, background playback
- 🔍 EPG not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-live-tv/id1525121231)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV + (1 Month) - Individual | $3.99 | per month |
| IPTV + (3 Months) - Individual | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| IPTV + (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| IPTV + (6 Months) - Individual | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV + (1 Year) - Individual | $28.99 | per year |
| IPTV +  (1 Year) - Family | $56.00 | per year |
| IPTV + (Lifetime) | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Syncs across devices
- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Buggy on Apple TV
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Frequent interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist sync issues
- Favorites feature not working
- Audio sync problems with HomePods
- Blank screen and media playback issues
- Constant crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add parental controls
- Implement channel sorting and organization
- Provide lifetime subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is IPTV+ Smart Player free?

IPTV+ Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or IPTV+ Smart Player?

IPTV+ Smart Player is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IPTV+ Smart Player averages 3.9 from 328 ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or IPTV+ Smart Player have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor IPTV+ Smart Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or IPTV+ Smart Player?

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV+ Smart Player monthly. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on November 1, 2026 and IPTV+ Smart Player on October 30, 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.*