# Flex IPTV vs Smarters Pro IPTV Player

The clearest difference is ads: Flex IPTV at none against Smarters Pro IPTV Player's shown. Flex IPTV also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 34%). Smarters Pro IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 13) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smarters Pro IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 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 — 4.4 for Flex IPTV against 4.5 for Smarters Pro IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smarters Pro IPTV Player has 2.3K ratings behind it against 13, 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 34% of Smarters Pro IPTV Player's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | Smarters Pro IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro-iptv-player/id6443493076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## 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


### Smarters Pro IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro-iptv-player/id6443493076)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or online sources. Organize playlists, cast to various devices, and download video-on-demand content. Supports multiple network protocols and EPG formats for a comprehensive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Chromecast casting, Playlist editing and grouping, Parental controls, VOD download, Xtream-Codes API support, Favorite channels, 4K playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Channels | $4.29 | per month |
| Get Premium Channels Discount | $9.49 | one-time |
| Get Premium Channels | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response
- 👍 Does its job well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Crashes, crashes, crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't load playlist
- 🐛 Keeps asking to pay again
- 🐛 Doesn't allow to load m3u or xtream codes

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading
- Subscription issues
- Constant crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to load local playlist
- Improve EPG integration
- Add picture-in-picture support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is Smarters Pro IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or Smarters Pro IPTV Player?

Smarters Pro IPTV Player is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Smarters Pro IPTV Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or Smarters Pro IPTV Player have ads?

Smarters Pro IPTV Player shows ads; Flex IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flex IPTV or Smarters Pro IPTV Player?

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and Smarters Pro IPTV Player every 2 months. Most recently, Flex IPTV was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smarters Pro IPTV Player on September 23, 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.*