# Smart IPTV Player vs IPTV Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Smart IPTV Player at 4.8 against IPTV Pro's 4.2. Smart IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 67%). IPTV Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IPTV Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Smart IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 67% of IPTV Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart IPTV Player | IPTV Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews)** | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-pro-smart-player/id6756240689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) | [Francesco Romeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774953105) |

## 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 |


### IPTV Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-pro-smart-player/id6756240689)

This application serves as a native IPTV player for Apple devices, offering a streamlined experience for live TV, movies, and series. It allows users to bring their own provider and enjoy features like offline viewing and smart organization.

**Highlights:** Live TV, Movies (VOD) & Series playback, Continue Watching functionality, Offline content download, Native Apple platform experience, Favorites and smart organization, Playlist control, Supports Xtream Codes & M3U

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Pro free?

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

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

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while IPTV Pro averages 4.2 from 34 ratings.

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

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; IPTV Pro does not.

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

Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, and IPTV Pro weekly. Most recently, Smart IPTV Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Pro 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.*