# Smarters IPTV Player Pro vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Player at none against Smarters IPTV Player Pro's shown. IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (937 vs 168) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smarters IPTV Player Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and IPTV Player sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Smarters IPTV Player Pro against 4.3 for IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 937 ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Smarters IPTV Player Pro's written reviews are positive against 39% of IPTV Player's.

Smarters IPTV Player Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smarters IPTV Player Pro | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-iptv-player-pro/id1492179924/reviews)** | [4.3 (937 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 168 | **937** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Crater Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/562219117) | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) |

## What reviewers say

### Smarters IPTV Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-iptv-player-pro/id1492179924)

This versatile player supports a vast array of video formats for seamless playback of your personal or legally sourced content. Easily import playlists, cast to your TV, and sync across devices. Upgrade for an ad-free experience and recording capabilities.

**Highlights:** Supports all video formats, Smart playlist import, Chromecast & AirPlay support, iCloud sync across devices, Record live TV (Premium), Ad-free experience (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best free app
- 👍 Super gratuit
- 👍 Very nice, works seamlessly
- 👍 Great Viewer and slick design
- 👍 Best purchase in appstore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes with Large Playlists
- 🐛 Doesn't load m3u properly
- 🐛 Constantly freezes using chrome cast
- 🐛 Watermark covers the entire stream
- 🐛 App does not work, does not play any channels

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Freezes with Large Playlists
- 🐛 Doesn't load m3u properly
- 🐛 Constantly freezes using chrome cast
- 🐛 Watermark covers the entire stream
- 🐛 App does not work, does not play any channels

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add Picture in Picture mode
- 💡 Add ability to select audio channel
- 💡 Add ability to turn on/off closed caption
- 💡 Add EPG support


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app transforms your IPTV playlists into a streamlined live TV, movie, and series viewing experience. It supports Xtream logins and M3U links, offering features like TV guides, custom EPG, and seamless playback controls.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes login, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Live TV with program info, Custom EPG support, Movies and Series details, Picture-in-Picture, Multiple playlist support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smarters IPTV Player Pro free?

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

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

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

Smarters IPTV Player Pro is rated higher. Smarters IPTV Player Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.3 from 937 ratings.

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

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

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

Smarters IPTV Player Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smarters IPTV Player Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Player on November 7, 2026.

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