# IPTV GO vs IPTV Player by Smart Stream

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player by Smart Stream at 4.8 against IPTV GO's 2.6. IPTV Player by Smart Stream also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 5). IPTV GO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV GO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player by Smart Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player by Smart Stream has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV GO | IPTV Player by Smart Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-go/id1442048067/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quyet Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/839520885) | [Happy Tech LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589738309) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-go/id1442048067)

This application acts as a client for viewing IPTV channels on iOS devices. It supports various playlist formats like M3U and XSPF, and can cast content to Chromecast. Users must provide their own playlists to access content.

**Highlights:** Play IPTV channels on iOS, Supports M3U, XSPF, TXT, HTML playlists, Cast to Chromecast, Client for online TV viewing, User-provided playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Player by Smart Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286)

This app allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series by adding your own playlists. It offers features like favoriting content, smart search, and background playback, utilizing the VLCKit player.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Add M3U and Xtream playlists, Favorite content for quick access, Smart search functionality, Adjust video aspect ratio, Background stream playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Membership | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV GO free?

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

### Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV GO or IPTV Player by Smart Stream?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is rated higher. IPTV GO averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Player by Smart Stream averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do IPTV GO or IPTV Player by Smart Stream have ads?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream shows ads; IPTV GO does not.

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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.*