# Flex IPTV vs TV Smart GO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flex IPTV at 49% against TV Smart GO's 4%. Flex IPTV also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). TV Smart GO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TV Smart GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flex IPTV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flex IPTV has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flex IPTV's written reviews are positive against 4% of TV Smart GO's.

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, TV Smart GO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | TV Smart GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-go/id1592090029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 3.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Vectra S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205677432) |

## 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


### TV Smart GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-go/id1592090029)

Stream live TV channels and access a vast on-demand video library, including movies, series, and cartoons. Enjoy features like catch-up TV, cloud recording, and a program guide. Parental controls are also available.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand video library, Catch up TV (7 days), Cloud recording, Electronic program guide, Parental controls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is TV Smart GO free?

TV Smart GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or TV Smart GO?

Flex IPTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while TV Smart GO averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or TV Smart GO have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor TV Smart GO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or TV Smart GO?

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and TV Smart GO every 3 months. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Smart GO on October 24, 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.*