Comparison

Ombi vs IPTV Smart Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ombi

This self-hosted web application allows users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin to request content automatically. It integrates with DVR tools for a complete user experience, simplifying content management for media server administrators.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted web application
  • Content request system
  • Plex integration
  • Emby integration
  • Jellyfin integration
  • DVR tool linking
Features
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Ombi is a self-hosted web application that automatically gives your shared Plex, Emby or Jellyfin users the ability to request content by themselves! Ombi can be linked to multiple TV Show and Movie DVR tools to create a seamless end-to-end experience for your users. Please note: Ombi requires you to already have an Ombi account on a Ombi server running version v4.0.13XX or later!

About

IPTV Smart Player

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U)
  • 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback
  • Favorites and Continue Watching
  • Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
  • Picture in Picture and multi-screen support
Features
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Strimix is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or supply any channels, movies, series, playlists, or subscriptions. A valid provider account and legally authorized content are required. ABOUT STRIMIX Strimix is a premium IPTV player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Bring your own provider and get live TV, movies, and shows in one beautifully designed app, with a real TV guide, catch-up, Multiview, and the Nova player for stunning 4K HDR playback. KEY FEATURES • Works with your provider: Stalker portals, XTREAM Codes, and M3U playlists • Nova Player: 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision playback on supported streams • iCloud Sync: portals, settings, favorites, and watch history on all your Apple devices LIVE TV • Now, Next, and Later for every channel at a glance • A full TV guide that stays up to date in the background • Catch-up: watch past programmes from your provider's archive, then jump back to live • Multiview: watch up to four channels at once and switch layouts in a tap • Favorites, channel search, and category management MOVIES & SHOWS • Continue Watching and watchlists • Rich details with artwork, trailers, cast, ratings, and every season and episode • Discover: curated picks from your own library SPORTS • Upcoming and live fixtures matched to your own channels • Live scores on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on iPhone PLAYER • Subtitles in any language, with built-in OpenSubtitles search • Adjustable subtitle size and audio track selection • Picture in Picture and AirPlay where supported • Record live TV on Mac and iPhone DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • Layouts made for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • An Apple TV experience built around the Siri Remote • Quick setup on Apple TV using your iPhone Strimix focuses on speed, simplicity, and premium design. Whether you are watching live channels, exploring a movie library, or continuing a series, everything is organized to feel smooth, intuitive, and immersive. Privacy Policy: https://luminoxe.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://luminoxe.com/terms

Screenshots

Ombi4 screens
IPTV Smart Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Smart Player at Free against Ombi's $2.99. IPTV Smart Player also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (66% vs 48%). Ombi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

IPTV Smart Player is free to download; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ombi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ombi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ombi has 1.4K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Ombi's written reviews are positive against 66% of IPTV Smart Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ombi ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Ombi versus IPTV Smart Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmbiIPTV Smart Player
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.4 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie ReesLuminoxe

Customer experience

Ombi

All ratings1,403 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral16.8%
Negative35.3%

IPTV Smart Player

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.1%

Bugs and requests

Ombi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login not working
  • Requests not processing
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone X
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow music requests
  • Add more admin features
  • Integrate with more rating sites
  • Improve episode/season selection workflow

IPTV Smart Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ombi

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

IPTV Smart Player

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly - Family$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$9.991 Year
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  • PRO Yearly - Family$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Lifetime$19.99
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Ombi free?
Ombi costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Smart Player free?
IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ombi or IPTV Smart Player?
Ombi is rated higher. Ombi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.
Do Ombi or IPTV Smart Player have ads?
IPTV Smart Player shows ads; Ombi does not.
Which is updated more often, Ombi or IPTV Smart Player?
Ombi ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Most recently, Ombi was updated on November 8, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on November 5, 2026.

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