# Dark Chess+ vs Smart IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart IPTV Player at 82% against Dark Chess+'s 0%. Smart IPTV Player also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.5). Dark Chess+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart IPTV Player is free to download; Dark Chess+ costs $4.99 up front. Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dark Chess+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV Player has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dark Chess+'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Smart IPTV Player's.

Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, Smart IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Chess+ | Smart IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 92 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Chess+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914)

Experience a unique twist on Chinese Chess where higher-level pieces can capture lower-level ones. The game ends when all your pieces are captured or you can no longer make a move.

**Highlights:** Unique capture rules, Hierarchical piece strength, Chinese Chess base, Strategic gameplay, Loss condition: all pieces eaten or no moves

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910)

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV provider. It offers a cinema-grade experience with features like EPG, VOD details, and cross-device syncing. Manage multiple playlists and enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel browsing with EPG, Movies and series VOD library with details, Continue watching across devices via iCloud, Favorites and multi-playlist management, Native Apple TV interface, Multiple audio and subtitle support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigPlay Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BigPlay Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BigPlay Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Chess+ free?

Dark Chess+ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Chess+ or Smart IPTV Player?

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. Dark Chess+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Dark Chess+ or Smart IPTV Player have ads?

Both Dark Chess+ and Smart IPTV Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Chess+ or Smart IPTV Player?

Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, and Smart IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, Dark Chess+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart IPTV Player on October 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.*