# IPTVX vs IPTV Smarters Player Expert

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTVX | IPTV Smarters Player Expert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024/reviews)** | [4.3 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-expert/id1641944027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 461 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 357 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending X - FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665329042) | [LIFTOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556928762) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTVX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptvx/id1451470024)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| FULL - 3 Months | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| FULL - 6 Months | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| FULL for PRO | $28.99 | per year |
| FULL - Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| FULL - Yearly - Family Sharing | $56.00 | per year |
| Pro Free - TV | Free | one-time |
| Ocean Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Night Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Skin + Icon | $6.99 | one-time |
| West Coast Streets Theme | $12.99 | one-time |
| PRO - TV | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Apple TV
- Playlist not loading
- Parental controls not working
- Chromecast not functioning
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add TV guide notifications
- Allow volume control via app
- Improve Chromecast support
- Implement background audio playback
- Add multi-view/PIP mode


### IPTV Smarters Player Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-expert/id1641944027)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Player - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Player - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| IPTV Player - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| IPTV Player - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Player - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| IPTV Player - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| IPTV Player - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Expert - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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