# Channels Pro vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: Channels Pro at every 6 days against IPTV Smart Player's monthly. IPTV Smart Player's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 4.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for Channels Pro against 4.6 for IPTV Smart Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 26K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Channels Pro's written reviews are positive against 49% of IPTV Smart Player's.

Channels Pro ships an update every 6 days, IPTV Smart Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Channels Pro | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Simsir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191021297) | [Dmitri Iasibis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672996) |

## 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 with a modern, user-friendly interface. Enjoy unlimited streaming and playlists with features like pause, play, rewind, and favorites. Premium users get an ad-free experience and custom icons.

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

**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 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 Channels Pro free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

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

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. Channels Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Channels Pro or IPTV Smart Player have ads?

Both Channels Pro and IPTV Smart Player show ads.

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

Channels Pro ships an update every 6 days, and IPTV Smart Player monthly. Most recently, Channels Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on September 26, 2026.

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