# SmartViewTV vs Prime IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prime IPTV at 61% against SmartViewTV's 0%. Prime IPTV also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (180 vs 3). SmartViewTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prime IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. SmartViewTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prime IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prime IPTV has 180 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartViewTV's written reviews are positive against 61% of Prime IPTV's.

SmartViewTV ships an update monthly, Prime IPTV every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartViewTV | Prime IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartviewtv/id1321344647/reviews) | **[4.3 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-iptv/id1596926647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [Vitthalbhai Dankhra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596926649) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartViewTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartviewtv/id1321344647)

Stream live, free-to-air ATSC television to your iPad or iPhone. Record shows directly to your device, even in the background, and transfer them to your computer. Access a seven-day program guide with detailed information and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Watch, pause, and timeshift live TV, Record shows directly to device, Transfer recordings to Mac/PC, 7-day program guide, Share show recommendations, Teletext support (iPad)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prime IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-iptv/id1596926647)

This application is a versatile video streaming player for live TV, movies, series, and TV catchup. It offers fast streaming, easy access, and advanced playback features like resume functionality and picture-in-picture. Users can manage content with sorting, searching, and favorites, and customize subtitle appearance.

**Highlights:** Live TV, Movies, and Series Streaming, Resume functionality, Fast streaming, Auto-update TV Guide (EPG), Sorting and searching, Add to favorites, Parental Controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan For iPhone, iPad | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan For Mac | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan For Apple TV | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan For All Devices | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartViewTV free?

SmartViewTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prime IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartViewTV or Prime IPTV?

Prime IPTV is rated higher. SmartViewTV averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Prime IPTV averages 4.3 from 180 ratings.

### Do SmartViewTV or Prime IPTV have ads?

Prime IPTV shows ads; SmartViewTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartViewTV or Prime IPTV?

SmartViewTV ships an update monthly, and Prime IPTV every 4 weeks. Most recently, SmartViewTV was updated on November 2, 2026 and Prime IPTV on November 3, 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.*