Comparison

iSTB Lite vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSTB Lite

Watch IPTV content from various providers using MAC address, Xtream Codes API, or M3U playlists. Features include channel search, favorites, EPG, and VOD playback. This app requires a valid IPTV subscription.

Highlights
  • Add/remove portals
  • Search channels by name
  • Add channels to favorites
  • Electronic programming guide (EPG)
  • View VOD content
  • Watch with subtitles
Features
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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 this app to check if your provider is supported** **Some providers are not supported** Features: - Add/remove a portal - Search genres and channels by name - Add channels to a favorites list - Full electronic programming guide or EPG (dependent on your provider) - View VOD content (dependent on your provider) - Catch up on past programs (dependent on your provider) - Watch VOD with subtitles from OpenSubtitles - Watch multiple streams at once with Multi View (dependent on your provider) - Watch content in portrait or landscape - Dark theme Get the full version of the app for loads of other features: - Add/remove unlimited portals - Connect to multiple portals at once with profile groups - No interruptions while watching content - Download VOD content - Play audio in background - Watch multiple streams at once with Multi View (dependent on your provider) - Cast to TV (May not work with all providers. Requires VLC app to be installed and a Chromecast.) - Play picture in picture (supported devices) - Opening last view channel - And more! Please note: - This app works with MAC address & Xtream Codes based IPTV providers and M3U playlists only. Use this 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.

About

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or online sources. Organize playlists, cast to various devices, and download video-on-demand content. Supports multiple network protocols and EPG formats for a comprehensive viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Chromecast casting
  • Playlist editing and grouping
  • Parental controls
  • VOD download
  • Xtream-Codes API support
  • Favorite channels
  • 4K playback
Features
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Watch IPTV from your Internet Service Provider or free live TV channels from any other source on the web. 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/

Screenshots

iSTB Lite4 screens
IPTV Smarters Plus Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Plus Player at 4.5 against iSTB Lite's 2.6. IPTV Smarters Plus Player also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 73). iSTB Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. iSTB Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Smarters Plus Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Plus Player has 2.3K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of iSTB Lite's written reviews are positive against 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSTB Lite ships an update every 8 days, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iSTB Lite versus IPTV Smarters Plus Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSTB LiteIPTV Smarters Plus Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (73 ratings)4.5 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews — better27.1% of reviews
Number of ratings732.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB116 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNihal AhmedAndre Marinho

Customer experience

iSTB Lite

All ratings73 ratings
Positive34.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative54.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative56.0%

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

All ratings2,343 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative68.0%

User reviews

iSTB Lite

From 73 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good quality stream
  • 👍 Great for testing
  • 👍 Amazing player
  • 👍 Nice player
  • 👍 Intuitive and stable app

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive pro version
  • 💸 Overpriced
  • 💸 Too expensive
  • 💸 Price too high
  • 💸 Not affordable

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What 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 Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • PiP not working properly
  • App stops working after iOS updates
  • Pop-up message stops movies
  • App closes when loading channels on MacBook
  • App not working on iOS devices
Show 5 more
  • Cannot watch in fullscreen
  • Buffering issue on Apple TV
  • Error: could not content from the portal
  • App doesn't load on LTE, only WiFi
  • Constant alerts stop programs

Requested features

16 requests
  • Playback speed controls
  • Support for WebVideoCast
  • Picture-in-picture support
  • Parental control
  • Record video functionality
Show 11 more
  • Volume control
  • M3U list support
  • Add multiple profiles
  • Support for Mac platform
  • Apple TV compatibility (native)
  • Full screen button
  • Panel usage time
  • More list slots
  • Discount on pro version
  • Support for AirPlay
  • Support for German language

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

None

iSTB Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

Subscriptions1
  • Get Premium Channels$4.291 Month
One-time2
  • Get Premium Channels Discount$9.49
  • Get Premium Channels$16.99

Questions

Is iSTB Lite free?
iSTB Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?
IPTV Smarters Plus Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSTB Lite or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?
IPTV Smarters Plus Player is rated higher. iSTB Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.
Do iSTB Lite or IPTV Smarters Plus Player have ads?
IPTV Smarters Plus Player shows ads; iSTB Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, iSTB Lite or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?
iSTB Lite ships an update every 8 days, and IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Most recently, iSTB Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Plus Player on October 24, 2026.

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