# Flex IPTV vs IPTV Smarters Player PRO

The clearest difference is ads: Flex IPTV at none against IPTV Smarters Player PRO's shown. IPTV Smarters Player PRO's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Player PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Player PRO has 1.4K ratings behind it against 13, 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 58% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's.

Flex IPTV ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Smarters Player PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flex IPTV | IPTV Smarters Player PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-iptv/id1182930255/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [artur tagirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/931425259) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## 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 Smarters Player PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341)

Stream live TV, movies, and shows from your own digital content sources. This player supports various playlist formats and offers advanced features like EPG, parental controls, and subtitle selection. Enjoy your content across devices with Chromecast and Airplay support.

**Highlights:** Supports Xtream API and M3U playlists, Live TV, VOD, and TV Catchup streaming, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental control and content locking, Subtitle and audio track selection, Favorites and viewing history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy installation and user-friendly
- 🚀 Seamless streaming
- 🚀 Stable and no glitches
- 👍 Great layout and design
- 🚀 Efficient app with best quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting/AirPlay not working properly
- 🐛 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) not working
- 🐛 Frequent buffering issues
- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't restart
- 🐛 Paid app but not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- System shuts down and won't restart
- Can't load or play channels
- Paid subscription but no channels received
- Casting only works for audio, not video

**Requested features**

- Add PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode
- Implement ability to favorite TV shows
- Add option to download all content
- Improve download speeds
- Provide better support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flex IPTV free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is rated higher. Flex IPTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

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

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

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

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