Comparison

IPTVX vs IPTV Smarters Player Expert

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

Head to head
About

IPTVX

Stream your digital content, including live TV, movies, and TV shows, with a stylish and user-friendly interface. Organize and manage your media library across all your devices, supporting various formats and services.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV, movies, and TV shows
  • Supports Xtream API, M3U, M3U8, PLEX, SMB
  • Organize and manage digital content
  • Favorites and continue watching sections
  • TV Series with dedicated pages
  • EPG Grid and TV Archive/Catchup
  • Multi-screen support and Airplay 2
Features
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The first app to revolutionize the OTT/IPTV user experience, attractive and easy to use to stream your digital content to all your devices. We are the original, the firstborn of many imitations, which have influenced this market to move in our direction. Choose the original. Organize and watch your digital content, TV Live, Movies, and TV Shows IN STYLE (WE DO NOT PROVIDE CONTENT)! IPTVX supports the major formats and services including Xtream API, M3U, M3U8, PLEX and SMB (for NAS/Servers and computers). - Dolby vision, HDR10 and HLG supported! - All your data is synchronized on your Apple iCloud to make it available on all your devices and only accessible to you; - Multi-screens; - Added recently section; - “Favorites” and “Continue watching” section; - TV Series with amazing dedicated page; “Next episode” button when the episode approach to the end and much more; - TV Live; - TV Guide tab (EPG Grid); - TV Archive/Catchup; - Picture in Picture; - Airplay 2 casts; - Search EPGs, Movie, TV Series and Live channels; - Auto EPG: if your server contains an EPG file, IPTVX will automatically find it for you; - Possibility to insert an arbitrary EPG URL (supports GZIP); - Parental control; - Hide, sort, and full management of channels and categories; - Multiple playlists; - Subtitles and external subtitles; - Audio tracks selection; - On player EPGs; - TV Live zapping; - Special contents; - Recommended contents; - Popular contents; - Family sharing; - Offline mode (iOS); - STUNNING UI/UX! and much more! ATTRIBUTIONS: - IPTVX uses the TMDb API to provide info about your digital content. IPTVX is however not endorsed or certified by TMDb; - IPTVX uses the various players, including VLCKit player. The player is maintained by the VLC's developer; - IPTVX uses OpenSubtitles.org to provide extra subtitles where possible; - People's playlist avatars are designed by Freepik and distributed by Flaticon; - Full list of attributions can be found at https://iptvx.app/attributions. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The screenshots shown on this page are provided just as an example and do not point to any real video content. Neither IPTVX nor its founder provides digital content and they are not responsible for your content. To use this app, you are requested to provide your digital content and to have a valid iCloud account. Stay connected and updated: https://twitter.com/matteo_gobbi

About

IPTV Smarters Player Expert

This app is a powerful IPTV player that supports various playlist formats and API integrations. It offers features like EPG, offline viewing, Chromecast support, and multi-profile management for a seamless streaming experience.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist import
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Chromecast support
  • Offline video downloads
  • Multi-profile support
  • Dark mode UI
Features
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IPTV Expert: The Ultimate IPTV Player for Seamless Streaming Enjoy your IPTV across every screen. IPTV Expert supports your playlists and providers, while your Expert account keeps sources, favorites, recently watched content, and playback progress in sync across Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other supported platforms. ONE ACCOUNT. ONE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION. Sign in once and your Premium access follows you across every supported Expert platform. An Expert account is required for synchronization. Syncing favorites, recently watched content and playback progress is part of Premium. EPG, replay and playback availability depend on your source and device. Why Choose IPTV Expert? • Easy Playlist Import: Effortlessly import M3U/M3U8 playlists via URL, Xtream Codes API, or Stalker Portal. • Superior Sorting: Automatically categorizes your playlists into Live TV, Series, and Movies for easy navigation. • AirPlay and Chromecast support • Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Stay updated with detailed EPG and never miss your favorite shows again! • Offline Viewing: Download videos and watch them anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. • Replay Feature: Missed something? Use the replay feature to catch up on missed moments. • Subtitles Support: Understand every dialogue with subtitles support. • Multiple Sources: Add several IPTV providers for a diverse viewing experience. • Favorites Feature: Quickly access your top picks. • Stunning UI: Navigate through a beautiful interface with a captivating dark mode. • Series Browsing: Easily find and binge-watch your favorite series. • Customizable Viewing: Filter by language, search for videos, and watch in portrait or landscape mode without glitches. IPTV Expert Key Features: • Comprehensive IPTV Support: Works seamlessly with all IPTV services and providers. • OTT Streaming: Enjoy OTT streaming like never before. • M3U8 and M3U Support: Full support for M3U8 and M3U playlists. • SmartTV Compatibility: Perfect for smarttv and other smart devices. • Xtream Codes API: Easy integration with Xtream Codes API. • Stalker Portal: Full compatibility with Stalker Portal for added flexibility. • Live Streaming: Uninterrupted live TV streaming. • Smart Interface: A smart interface designed for ease of use. • High-Quality Streaming: Enjoy high-quality streaming with minimal buffering. Important Note: IPTV Expert does not provide media content. Users need to add a playlist from their IPTV provider. Missing a feature? We’d love to hear from you! Send us your suggestions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPTVX4 screens
IPTV Smarters Player Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPTVX and IPTV Smarters Player Expert both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of IPTV Smarters Player Expert's written reviews are positive against 45% of IPTVX's. IPTVX's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 461). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. IPTVX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and IPTV Smarters Player Expert sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for IPTVX against 4.3 for IPTV Smarters Player Expert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTVX has 3.1K ratings behind it against 461, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of IPTVX's written reviews are positive against 75% of IPTV Smarters Player Expert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, IPTV Smarters Player Expert every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTVX versus IPTV Smarters Player Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVXIPTV Smarters Player Expert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.1K ratings) — better4.3 (461 ratings)
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews75.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better461
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBending X - FZELIFTOFF

Customer experience

IPTVX

All ratings3,068 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,060 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral11.0%
Negative43.7%

IPTV Smarters Player Expert

All ratings461 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative17.4%

User reviews

IPTVX

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 🚀 Best IPTV app
  • 👍 Great interface
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Fantastic features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy updates
  • 🐛 Playlist issues
  • 🐛 Playback problems
  • 🔒 Poor customer support

IPTV Smarters Player Expert

From 461 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 💡 Helpful channel guide and search
  • 🔒 Stable and reliable
  • 👍 Great user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional buffering and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Incorrect program information in EPG
  • 🐛 Lack of customization options
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • 🐛 Inconsistent video quality

Bugs and requests

IPTVX

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crashes on Apple TV
  • Playlist not loading
  • Parental controls not working
  • Chromecast not functioning
  • Sync issues between devices
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  • Freezing during playback
  • Buffering problems

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add TV guide notifications
  • Allow volume control via app
  • Improve Chromecast support
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Add multi-view/PIP mode
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  • Improve EPG time shifting
  • Allow more playlist customization
  • Provide lifetime purchase option

IPTV Smarters Player Expert

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues after initial purchase
  • Channels not loading or crashing
  • Sudden loss of functionality after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add picture-in-picture mode
  • Implement better subtitle and audio track selection
  • Improve EPG data accuracy and customization
  • Introduce background playback and resume functionality
  • Add AirPlay and Chromecast support

In-app purchases

12 purchases

IPTVX

Subscriptions6
  • FULL - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • FULL - 3 Months$10.493 Months
  • FULL - 6 Months$18.996 Months
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  • FULL for PRO$28.991 Year
  • FULL - Yearly$28.991 Year
  • FULL - Yearly - Family Sharing$56.001 Year
One-time6
  • Pro Free - TVFree
  • Ocean Skin$4.99
  • Arctic Night Skin + Icon$6.99
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  • Midnight Skin + Icon$6.99
  • West Coast Streets Theme$12.99
  • PRO - TV2 variants$44.99
19 purchases

IPTV Smarters Player Expert

Subscriptions15
  • IPTV Player - Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • IPTV Player - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • IPTV Player - Monthly$1.991 Month
Show 12 more
  • IPTV Player - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • IPTV Player - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • IPTV Player - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • IPTV Player - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • IPTV Player - Annual3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual$12.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • IPTV Player - Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • IPTV Player - Lifetime$19.99
  • IPTV Player - Lifetime$24.99
  • IPTV Expert - Lifetime$29.99
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  • IPTV Player - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is IPTVX free?
IPTVX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smarters Player Expert free?
IPTV Smarters Player Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTVX or IPTV Smarters Player Expert?
IPTVX is rated higher. IPTVX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player Expert averages 4.3 from 461 ratings.
Do IPTVX or IPTV Smarters Player Expert have ads?
Both IPTVX and IPTV Smarters Player Expert show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTVX or IPTV Smarters Player Expert?
IPTVX ships an update every 2 days, and IPTV Smarters Player Expert every 3 days. Most recently, IPTVX was updated on September 24, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player Expert on September 23, 2026.

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