# iSTB Lite vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSTB Lite | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **31.0% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihal Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497473330) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## What reviewers say

### iSTB Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istb-lite/id1498390886)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Playback speed controls
- Support for WebVideoCast
- Picture-in-picture support
- Parental control
- Record video functionality


### IPTV Smarters Plus Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Channels | $4.29 | per month |
| Get Premium Channels Discount | $9.49 | one-time |
| Get Premium Channels | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response
- 👍 Does its job well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading
- Subscription issues
- Constant crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to load local playlist
- Improve EPG integration
- Add picture-in-picture support


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*