# Smart IPTV Player vs Captcha Stash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Captcha Stash at none against Smart IPTV Player's 3. Captcha Stash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Smart IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Captcha Stash 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 Captcha Stash's.

Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, Captcha Stash every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart IPTV Player | Captcha Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/captcha-stash/id6749536677/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 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) | [Alastair Bor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824969204) |

## 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 |


### Captcha Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captcha-stash/id6749536677)

This app provides a secure vault for your sensitive notes and private information, using CAPTCHA verification to ensure only humans can access it. All data is stored locally and encrypted, with options for self-destruction after failed attempts. It offers a distraction-free interface and works entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Human-only CAPTCHA authentication, On-device encrypted local storage, Self-destruct after failed attempts, No user accounts or cloud backups, Minimalist note-taking interface, Customizable CAPTCHA modes, Fully offline and ad-free operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Captcha Stash free?

Captcha Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart IPTV Player or Captcha Stash?

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

### Do Smart IPTV Player or Captcha Stash have ads?

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; Captcha Stash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart IPTV Player or Captcha Stash?

Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, and Captcha Stash every 4 months. Most recently, Smart IPTV Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and Captcha Stash on October 30, 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.*