# Radio Ashur vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radio Ashur at none against IPTV Smart Player's 2. Radio Ashur also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). IPTV Smart Player's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 93 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Radio Ashur asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Radio Ashur against 4.6 for IPTV Smart Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 26K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Radio Ashur ships an update every 93 months, IPTV Smart Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Ashur | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ashur/id1439049892/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 93 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Babylon Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262899629) | [Dmitri Iasibis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672996) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Ashur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ashur/id1439049892)

Listen to Assyrian music and language lessons from anywhere in the world. This app brings Assyrian radio content to your mobile device, offering a connection to culture and entertainment.

**Highlights:** Assyrian music streaming, Assyrian language lessons, Global listening, All-week shows, Cultural connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395)

This app acts as a versatile media player for your own content and live streams. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, allowing you to organize and access your favorite channels and playlists easily. Enjoy a personalized entertainment experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Plays user-added content and live IPTV streams, Supports a wide range of video and audio formats, Organizes channels and playlists, User-friendly interface, Filtering options for easy searching, Portable entertainment experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smarters Player | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent stream quality
- 👍 Great player and pricing
- 🚀 Efficient and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work, app not functioning
- 🐛 Channels not working, app not delivering
- 👎 Difficult to use, no instructions
- 👎 Scam, doesn't provide what's promised

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading
- Constant errors and issues
- Subscription not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast to smart TV
- Alphabetical channel listing
- More language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Ashur free?

Radio Ashur is free to download, 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, Radio Ashur or IPTV Smart Player?

Radio Ashur is rated higher. Radio Ashur averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Radio Ashur or IPTV Smart Player have ads?

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; Radio Ashur does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Ashur or IPTV Smart Player?

Radio Ashur ships an update every 93 months, and IPTV Smart Player monthly. Most recently, Radio Ashur was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on October 30, 2026.

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