# OPEN BEYOND vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OPEN BEYOND at 100% against IPTV Smart Player's 49%. OPEN BEYOND also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). IPTV Smart Player's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 6). On price 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. OPEN BEYOND asks for nothing beyond the download.

OPEN BEYOND holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 26K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OPEN BEYOND's written reviews are positive against 49% of IPTV Smart Player's.

OPEN BEYOND ships an update every 9 months, IPTV Smart Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPEN BEYOND | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-beyond/id1480405918/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZZ DOT DIAFIMISTIKI S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480405917) | [Dmitri Iasibis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672996) |

## What reviewers say

### OPEN BEYOND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-beyond/id1480405918)

Access your favorite shows, series, and news from Greece and around the world. Stream live TV content and enjoy on-demand viewing of your preferred programs.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand content, Greek and international news, Favorite shows and series, Easy access to content

**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 OPEN BEYOND free?

OPEN BEYOND 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, OPEN BEYOND or IPTV Smart Player?

OPEN BEYOND is rated higher. OPEN BEYOND averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do OPEN BEYOND or IPTV Smart Player have ads?

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; OPEN BEYOND does not.

### Which is updated more often, OPEN BEYOND or IPTV Smart Player?

OPEN BEYOND ships an update every 9 months, and IPTV Smart Player monthly. Most recently, OPEN BEYOND was updated on September 16, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on September 26, 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.*