Comparison

Smart IPTV Player vs PalStream IPTV

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

PalStream IPTV

Features
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PalStream turns your IPTV playlists into a cinematic, TV-like viewing experience. One player for everything you watch, on every screen you own. Watch Anywhere Import M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists and start playing live TV, movies, and series immediately. Switch devices at any time and keep watching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV with no extra setup. A Beautiful, Built-In Player PalStream is designed with premium polish and effortless navigation. Smooth animations and a refined glassmorphic interface make browsing channels, finding shows, and managing your library feel simple and fast, like a modern streaming app. Seamless Sync Across iCloud Your playlists, favorites, watch history, and resume points sync automatically with iCloud. Start a show on your iPhone, continue on your Mac, and finish on your Apple TV, with PalStream remembering exactly where you left off. Smart Features You Will Use Live TV Browse channels and see what is on now, plus what is coming next. Favorites and Groups Create custom favorite groups so your go-to content is always within reach. Parental Controls Use a passcode to protect content and hide items. Resume Playback Jump back in on any device and pick up where you stopped. Subtitles Download from OpenSubtitles and customize how subtitles look and behave. Trakt Integration Scrobble what you watch and sync your progress across supported apps. Flexible Playback Choose the playback engine that works best for your setup. Privacy and Security Your content and viewing habits stay private. iCloud sync is encrypted end-to-end, and your data remains within the Apple ecosystem. Native on Every Apple Device PalStream is not just ported. It is built specifically for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, with a tailored experience for each platform. Requires iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, macOS, or tvOS 18+. Bring your own M3U, XMLTV, or Xtream playlists.

Screenshots

Smart IPTV Player4 screens
PalStream IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart IPTV Player at Free against PalStream IPTV's $4.99. PalStream IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Smart IPTV Player is free to download; PalStream IPTV costs $4.99 up front. Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PalStream IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart IPTV Player versus PalStream IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart IPTV PlayerPalStream IPTV
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrfan ShahIbrahim Qraiqe

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

PalStream IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart IPTV Player free?
Smart IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PalStream IPTV free?
PalStream IPTV costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart IPTV Player or PalStream IPTV have ads?
Smart IPTV Player shows ads; PalStream IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart IPTV Player or PalStream IPTV?
Smart IPTV Player ships an update weekly, and PalStream IPTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart IPTV Player was updated on October 23, 2026 and PalStream IPTV on October 5, 2026.

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