iSTB vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSTB
Stream IPTV content from MAC address-based providers, Xtream Codes API, and M3U playlists. Enjoy features like EPG, VOD with subtitles, multi-view, and background audio playback. Requires a valid IPTV subscription.
- Add/remove unlimited portals
- Connect to multiple portals
- Search channels and genres
- Electronic programming guide (EPG)
- View & download VOD content
- Watch VOD with subtitles
- Multi View and Picture in Picture
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iSTB allows you to watch IPTV from MAC address based providers which use Stalker Middleware, providers using the Xtream Codes API and M3U playlists. **Please use the iSTB Lite app to check if your provider is supported** **Some providers are not supported** Features: - Add/remove unlimited portals - Connect to multiple portals at once with profile groups - Search genres by name - Search channels by name - Add channels to a favorites list - Full electronic programming guide or EPG (dependent on your provider) - View & download VOD content (dependent on your provider) - Catch up on past programs (dependent on your provider) - Watch VOD with subtitles from OpenSubtitles - Resuming of VOD and catch up content - Play audio in background - Watch multiple streams at once with Multi View (dependent on your provider) - Play picture in picture (supported devices) - Cast to TV (May not work with all providers. Requires VLC app to be installed and a Chromecast.) - Watch content in portrait or landscape - Dark theme - And more! Please note: - This app works with MAC address & Xtream Codes based IPTV providers and M3U playlists only. Download the iSTB Lite app to check if your provider is supported. - You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. This app does not offer any video or audio content itself. - All content is provided by your IPTV provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding the content or your subscription, please contact your IPTV provider directly. - You will need an active internet connection to watch content. Data charges may apply. Please check with your internet provider directly. - By using this app, you acknowledge and agree that you have the legal right to access and view the content provided by you. The app does not host, store, or distribute any copyrighted content. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with applicable laws, regulations, and copyright agreements when accessing and streaming content. The app and its developers assume no liability for any misuse of the service. If you do not have the necessary rights to access certain content, you must refrain from using the app for such purposes.
IPTV Smarters Plus Player
This app allows you to play IPTV playlists from your internet service provider or other authorized sources. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like casting, playlist editing, and parental controls. Download your own content to stream live TV and VOD.
- Play M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists
- Cast to Chromecast and other devices
- Edit and group playlists
- Parental control (Premium)
- Download VOD content
- EPG support
- Picture in Picture and live recording (Premium)
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Play IPTV playlists (M3U/M3U8 or Xtream Codes login) that you are authorized to use, for example from your Internet Service Provider. The app does not provide any channels or content. Features: - Cast to your Chromecast device with MPEG-TS and HLS support (Fire TV, Google TV, Smart TV, Chromecast, etc) - Edit your playlists as you want by grouping removing specific groups - Parent control (Premium) - Download VOD content and save it locally - Catch-up / TV archive (Premium) - EPG reminders with local notifications (Premium) - Picture in Picture and live recording (Premium) - Support Xtream-Codes API - Save your favorite channels - Sorting and searching - Built-in powerful IPTV player with support for 4K (change aspect ratio) - Supports network protocols: FTP, HTTP, MMS, RSS/Atom, RTMP, RTP (unicast or multicast), RTSP, UDP, Sat-IP, Smooth Streaming - EPG support in XMLTV, GZIP format - Simple layout and more user-friendly Disclaimer: - GSE Smart IPTV is a video player without any content. - GSE Smart IPTV does not offer any kind of content or media, users must provide their own content. - We simply handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user have the access. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://sites.google.com/view/gseiptv https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IPTV Smarters Plus Player at Free against iSTB's $14.99. iSTB's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 27%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
IPTV Smarters Plus Player is free to download; iSTB costs $14.99 up front. iSTB sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iSTB against 4.5 for IPTV Smarters Plus Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of iSTB's written reviews are positive against 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's.
iSTB ships an update every 10 days, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSTB | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (2.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #15 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nihal Ahmed | Andre Marinho |
Customer experience
iSTB
IPTV Smarters Plus Player
User reviews
iSTB
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 🔒 Reliable service
- 💡 Useful features like EPG and favorites
- 🎨 Good interface design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and search
- 📺 Compatibility problems on some devices
- 💸 Expensive for some users
IPTV Smarters Plus Player
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast response
- 👍 Does its job well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Crashes, crashes, crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't load playlist
- 🐛 Keeps asking to pay again
- 🐛 Doesn't allow to load m3u or xtream codes
Bugs and requests
iSTB
Reported bugs
5 issues- Xtream codes not working
- Catchup TV not functioning
- Channels not loading or buffering
- Sync issues across devices
- Playback problems on specific networks
Requested features
5 requests- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Chromecast/AirPlay support
- More customization options
- Improved EPG and channel organization
- Background playback and multi-tasking
IPTV Smarters Plus Player
Reported bugs
5 issues- Playlist not loading
- Subscription issues
- Constant crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to load local playlist
- Improve EPG integration
- Add picture-in-picture support
In-app purchases
iSTB
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Supporter$0.99
- Regular Pack$1.99
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- Silver Booster$2.99
- Binge Pack$4.99
- Gold Patron$4.99
- Top Donor$9.99
IPTV Smarters Plus Player
- IPTV Pro Access$3.997 Days
- Get Premium Channels$4.291 Month
- IPTV Pro Access$14.991 Year
- Get Premium Channels Discount$9.49
- Get Premium Channels$16.99
Questions
Is iSTB free?
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