# Core TV vs IPTV Smarters Player PRO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Core TV at none against IPTV Smarters Player PRO's 4. Core TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). IPTV Smarters Player PRO's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Core TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Smarters Player PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Player PRO has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Core TV ships an update every 6 weeks, IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core TV | IPTV Smarters Player PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-tv/id1482007011/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teradek](https://appshunter.io/developer/450852792) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### Core TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-tv/id1482007011)

Securely share live video streams with clients or crew members without granting IP or admin access. Invite users via email to view encrypted streams, ensuring only authorized individuals can watch.

**Highlights:** Secure live stream access, Email invitations for viewers, Encrypted video streams, No IP address sharing, Admin privilege control

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smarters Player PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341)

Stream live TV, movies, and shows from your own digital content sources. This player supports various playlist formats and offers advanced features like EPG, parental controls, and subtitle selection. Enjoy your content across devices with Chromecast and Airplay support.

**Highlights:** Supports Xtream API and M3U playlists, Live TV, VOD, and TV Catchup streaming, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental control and content locking, Subtitle and audio track selection, Favorites and viewing history

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy installation and user-friendly
- 🚀 Seamless streaming
- 🚀 Stable and no glitches
- 👍 Great layout and design
- 🚀 Efficient app with best quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting/AirPlay not working properly
- 🐛 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) not working
- 🐛 Frequent buffering issues
- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't restart
- 🐛 Paid app but not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- System shuts down and won't restart
- Can't load or play channels
- Paid subscription but no channels received
- Casting only works for audio, not video

**Requested features**

- Add PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode
- Implement ability to favorite TV shows
- Add option to download all content
- Improve download speeds
- Provide better support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core TV free?

Core TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Core TV or IPTV Smarters Player PRO?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is rated higher. Core TV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Core TV or IPTV Smarters Player PRO have ads?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO shows ads; Core TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Core TV or IPTV Smarters Player PRO?

Core TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. Most recently, Core TV was updated on October 19, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player PRO on October 25, 2026.

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