# Ombi vs IPTV Smart Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ombi | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombi/id1335260043/reviews)** | [4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Rees](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335260042) | [Luminoxe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887290076) |

## What reviewers say

### Ombi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombi/id1335260043)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great companion to Ombi web app
- 💡 Allows remote access to entertainment server
- 👍 Simplifies media requests for non-tech users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Login issues, especially with Plex OAuth
- 👎 Poor UI design and navigation
- 💰 Paid app with additional in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly - Family | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly - Family | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*