# Channels Pro vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: Channels Pro at weekly against IPTV Smarters Plus Player's every 2 months. Channels Pro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 27%). IPTV Smarters Plus Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Channels Pro sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Channels Pro against 4.5 for IPTV Smarters Plus Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Channels Pro's written reviews are positive against 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's.

Channels Pro ships an update weekly, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Channels Pro | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **49.6% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Simsir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191021297) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## What reviewers say

### Channels Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049)

Stream live TV channels from your own M3U playlists. Enjoy unlimited playlists, pause/play/rewind, and fast search. A premium version offers an ad-free experience and custom icons.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming, Unlimited playlists, Pause, play, and rewind, Fast channel search, Hide unwanted categories, Favorite channels

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Channels Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🤩 Great for sports fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent buffering and freezing issues
- 🔌 Excessive ads and promotional content
- 🔍 Inconsistent channel availability

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading properly
- Streams randomly stopping or crashing
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Improve playlist management
- Expand content library with movies and TV shows


### IPTV Smarters Plus Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or online sources. Organize playlists, cast to various devices, and download video-on-demand content. Supports multiple network protocols and EPG formats for a comprehensive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Chromecast casting, Playlist editing and grouping, Parental controls, VOD download, Xtream-Codes API support, Favorite channels, 4K playback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Channels | $4.29 | per month |
| Get Premium Channels Discount | $9.49 | one-time |
| Get Premium Channels | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response
- 👍 Does its job well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Crashes, crashes, crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't load playlist
- 🐛 Keeps asking to pay again
- 🐛 Doesn't allow to load m3u or xtream codes

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading
- Subscription issues
- Constant crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to load local playlist
- Improve EPG integration
- Add picture-in-picture support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Channels Pro free?

Channels Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Channels Pro or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?

Channels Pro is rated higher. Channels Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Channels Pro or IPTV Smarters Plus Player have ads?

Both Channels Pro and IPTV Smarters Plus Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Channels Pro or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?

Channels Pro ships an update weekly, and IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Most recently, Channels Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Plus Player on October 30, 2026.

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