# Smart IPTV vs IPTV Player

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Player at Free against Smart IPTV's $19.99. IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). Smart IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

IPTV Player is free to download; Smart IPTV costs $19.99 up front. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Smart IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player has 906 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Smart IPTV's written reviews are positive against 37% of IPTV Player's.

Smart IPTV ships an update every 17 months, IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart IPTV | IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv/id1504283126/reviews) | **[4.3 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **906** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 101 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Wajih Ul Hassan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502435136) | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv/id1504283126)

This application allows users to view and organize their live TV playlists with a simple interface. It supports high-quality playback for various playlist formats and offers features like favorites and multiple playlist management.

**Highlights:** Organize live TV playlists, Simple and smooth interface, AirPlay2 support, 4KHD player, Supports m3u and m3u8 formats, Manage multiple playlists, Favorite channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Supports m3u and Xtream playlists, Browse content details and trailers, Favorite content for quick access, Continue watching where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months V2 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| OPUS Extra Device | $24.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart IPTV free?

Smart IPTV costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

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

IPTV Player is rated higher. Smart IPTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Player averages 4.3 from 906 ratings.

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

Neither Smart IPTV nor IPTV Player shows ads.

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

Smart IPTV ships an update every 17 months, and IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart IPTV was updated on September 23, 2026 and IPTV Player on September 25, 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.*