# Flex IPTV vs GSE SMART IPTV PRO

The clearest difference is price: Flex IPTV at Free against GSE SMART IPTV PRO's $2.99. Flex IPTV also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 39%). GSE SMART IPTV PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (974 vs 13). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Flex IPTV is free to download; GSE SMART IPTV PRO costs $2.99 up front. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GSE SMART IPTV PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Flex IPTV against 4.3 for GSE SMART IPTV PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GSE SMART IPTV PRO has 974 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 39% of GSE SMART IPTV PRO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | GSE SMART IPTV PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews)** | [4.3 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gse-smart-iptv-pro/id6443923265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **974** |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 47 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [GSE TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/996274944) |

## 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


### GSE SMART IPTV PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gse-smart-iptv-pro/id6443923265)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app offers advanced IPTV solutions for live and non-live streams. It features a powerful built-in player supporting various formats, playlist management, EPG support, and Chromecast integration.

**Highlights:** Built-in powerful player, M3U and JSON playlist support, EPG TIMELINE, Chromecast support, Web interface playlist management, Parental control, Automatic live stream re-connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and reliable
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Great functionality
- 👍 Works well with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 💰 Forced to repurchase app on new devices
- 🔍 Lack of transparency from developers
- 🔍 Inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not saving properly
- Streams not loading or buffering constantly
- Sudden app crashes
- Incorrect channel information in guide

**Requested features**

- Bring back background playback
- Add Chromecast support
- Improve playlist management
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Enhance EPG and channel guide


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is GSE SMART IPTV PRO free?

GSE SMART IPTV PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flex IPTV or GSE SMART IPTV PRO?

Flex IPTV is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GSE SMART IPTV PRO averages 4.3 from 974 ratings.

### Do Flex IPTV or GSE SMART IPTV PRO have ads?

Neither Flex IPTV nor GSE SMART IPTV PRO shows ads.

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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.*