# Channels Pro vs IPTV Smarters Player PRO

Channels Pro and IPTV Smarters Player PRO both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Channels Pro's. Channels Pro's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Channels Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Smarters Player PRO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Channels Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Channels Pro | IPTV Smarters Player PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Furkan Simsir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191021297) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### Channels Pro

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

Watch live TV channels on your devices by adding your own M3U playlists. Enjoy features like unlimited streaming, favorites, and fast search. A premium version offers an ad-free experience and custom icons.

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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $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 |
| Premium 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |

**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 Player PRO

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

Organize and stream your digital content, including live TV, movies, and sports, across all your devices. This player supports various playlist formats and offers features like parental controls and a program guide.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, Xtream, and XSPF playlists, Built-in IPTV player, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental controls, 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 Channels Pro free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is rated higher. Channels Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Both Channels Pro and IPTV Smarters Player PRO show ads.

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

Channels Pro ships an update weekly, and IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. Most recently, Channels Pro was updated on November 13, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player PRO on November 12, 2026.

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