Comparison

Smart IPTV Player vs Bash TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart IPTV Player

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV provider. It offers a cinema-grade experience with features like EPG, VOD details, and cross-device syncing. Manage multiple playlists and enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free interface.

Highlights
  • Live TV channel browsing with EPG
  • Movies and series VOD library with details
  • Continue watching across devices via iCloud
  • Favorites and multi-playlist management
  • Native Apple TV interface
  • Multiple audio and subtitle support
Features
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BigPlay is a powerful IPTV player and M3U stream player built for people who actually use their iPhone and iPad every day. Connect your Xtream Codes service or load an M3U / M3U8 playlist and get a clean, fast, native experience for live TV, movies and series, the way Apple apps are supposed to feel. CAST TO CHROMECAST Stream what you're watching to the big screen. Cast live channels, movies and episodes to any Chromecast device, then control playback from a beautiful Now Playing screen — seek, change volume, switch tracks, and keep browsing your library while it plays. LIVE TV, REINVENTED A fully redesigned live TV experience. Browse channels faster, switch instantly, and never lose your place. Full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support lets you: - See what's on now and what's next - Explore full schedules across channels - Navigate live TV like a modern streaming app MOVIES & SERIES, UPGRADED Your provider's VOD library, finally done right. Every movie and show is enriched with: - High-quality posters and artwork - Detailed descriptions - Cast and crew info - Trailers powered by TMDB DOWNLOAD & WATCH OFFLINE Take your content anywhere. Download movies and episodes to your device and watch later — no Wi-Fi, no buffering, no excuses. CONTINUE WATCHING, EVERYWHERE BigPlay remembers exactly where you left off and syncs progress through iCloud. Start an episode on iPhone, finish it on Apple TV without missing a second. FAVORITES & LIBRARY Save channels, movies and series for one-tap access. Everything stays in sync across your devices. MULTI-PLAYLIST SUPPORT One app, all your IPTV services. Add multiple playlists and switch providers in seconds. Supports M3U, M3U8 and the Xtream Codes API. BUILT FOR APPLE TV Not a quick port — a true tvOS app. - Smooth focus-based navigation - Siri Remote gestures - Cinematic big-screen UI POWERFUL PLAYBACK - Multiple audio track selection - Full subtitle support - Adaptive streaming (HLS, M3U8, RTMP) SMART INSIGHTS & MONETIZATION BigPlay uses analytics to improve performance and may show ads in certain parts of the app to support ongoing development. Your playlists and credentials always stay private on your device and in iCloud. PLEASE NOTE BigPlay is a media player. It does not provide, host or distribute any content. A valid IPTV subscription from a third-party provider supporting Xtream Codes API or M3U is required. Terms of Use: https://bigplayhd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://bigplayhd.com/privacy

About

Bash TV

Discover and explore movies with detailed information, including ratings, languages, and release dates. Watch trailers, create personal watchlists, and find the perfect film for any mood. Log in with Apple, Google, or as a guest to manage your favorites.

Highlights
  • Detailed movie information
  • Trailer previews
  • Personal watchlists
  • Guest browsing
  • Login with Apple/Google
  • Movie discovery
Features
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This app is designed to help users discover, explore, and enjoy movies effortlessly. It provides detailed movie information such as name, rating, languages, and release date, allowing users to find the perfect film for any mood. Trailers are available to preview movies before watching, and users can easily log in via Apple, Google, or browse as guests. Once logged in, they can create personal watchlists by saving and bookmarking their favorite movies. Whether exploring new releases or revisiting timeless classics, the app streamlines the process of finding and enjoying movies based on user preferences.

Screenshots

Smart IPTV Player4 screens
Bash TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bash TV at none against Smart IPTV Player's 3. Bash TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Smart IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 10). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bash TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Smart IPTV Player against 4.8 for Bash TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV Player has 68 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Smart IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bash TV's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart IPTV Player versus Bash TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart IPTV PlayerBash TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (68 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrfan ShahSafin Amin

Customer experience

Smart IPTV Player

All ratings68 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Bash TV

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • BigPlay Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BigPlay Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • BigPlay Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

Bash TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart IPTV Player free?
Smart IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bash TV free?
Bash TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart IPTV Player or Bash TV?
Smart IPTV Player and Bash TV are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 68 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Smart IPTV Player or Bash TV have ads?
Smart IPTV Player shows ads; Bash TV does not.

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