# Smart IPTV Player vs Focus Player.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Player. at none against Smart IPTV Player's 3. Focus Player. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smart IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Focus Player. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV Player has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Smart IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Player.'s.

Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, Focus Player. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart IPTV Player | Focus Player. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-player/id6741475238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) | [Roberto Skowronsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766055868) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigPlay Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BigPlay Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BigPlay Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Focus Player.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-player/id6741475238)

Stream live TV channels, movies, and series in high definition. This app supports multi-screen viewing and includes parental controls. Users must provide their own content or memberships to watch.

**Highlights:** Live Channels in 4K, Watch Movies & Series, Multi Screen Support, User Friendly Interface, Parental Control, Internet Speed Test

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Focus Player. free?

Focus Player. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart IPTV Player or Focus Player.?

Focus Player. is rated higher. Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Focus Player. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart IPTV Player or Focus Player. have ads?

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; Focus Player. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart IPTV Player or Focus Player.?

Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, and Focus Player. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart IPTV Player was updated on November 7, 2026 and Focus Player. 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.*