# Mega IPTV vs IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite

The clearest difference is monetization model: IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite at free with in-app purchases against Mega IPTV's subscription. IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 45%). Mega IPTV's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 32) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mega IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega IPTV has 3.6K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Mega IPTV's written reviews are positive against 56% of IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega IPTV | IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839/reviews)** | [4.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro-lite/id6670703029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bazimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/638929758) | [Favour Mbah Tah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707771683) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-iptv-m3u-player/id1491658839)

Stream live TV channels from your own playlists on various devices. Enjoy features like Chromecast support, EPG, and offline VOD downloads. Manage your content with parental controls and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Chromecast Support, EPG Support, Download VOD for offline viewing, M3U and M3U PLUS format support, Integrated high-quality player, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Contribute For Project | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Reliable IPTV streaming
- 💡 Good selection of channels
- 🎥 Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large playlists
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Lack of Apple TV support
- 📢 Too many ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load playlists consistently
- Chromecast functionality is unreliable
- Recording feature does not work as expected
- Credentials not recognized after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a favorites/custom playlist feature
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
- Provide an option to select video quality
- Develop an Android version of the app


### IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro-lite/id6670703029)

This app serves as a platform to watch live sports, VOD, and live TV channels on any device. Users can upload their own content, including a wide variety of sports like soccer, basketball, and motorsports. It functions as a player for user-provided streams, not a content provider.

**Highlights:** Watch Live TV, EPG support, VOD streaming, Catch-up TV, Live sports streaming, User-uploaded content

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV | $17.99 | per year |
| IPTV Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Muy bueno
- 👍 Superb
- 👍 Très bonne application
- 👍 Buena app
- 👍 Bien

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Failing to connect to server
- 🐛 Paid but no login details
- 🐛 App is a scam
- 🐛 Didn't work even one day

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get access passport
- Haven't received login details
- Not logging in
- Failing to connect to server
- Paid for one year but it can’t work even one day

**Requested features**

- Improve the app
- New version with working features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega IPTV free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mega IPTV or IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite?

Mega IPTV is rated higher. Mega IPTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite averages 4.2 from 32 ratings.

### Do Mega IPTV or IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite have ads?

Mega IPTV shows ads; IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mega IPTV or IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite?

Mega IPTV ships an update weekly, and IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite monthly. Most recently, Mega IPTV was updated on November 7, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player Pro Lite on November 4, 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.*