# Smart IPTV vs Hot Player

The clearest difference is price: Hot Player at Free against Smart IPTV's $19.99. Hot Player also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (39% vs 10%). Smart IPTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hot Player is free to download; Smart IPTV costs $19.99 up front. Hot Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Smart IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hot Player has 16 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 39% of Hot Player's.

Smart IPTV ships an update every 17 months, Hot Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart IPTV | Hot Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv/id1504283126/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 101 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Wajih Ul Hassan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502435136) | [STE DIGI VIBES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769242851) |

## 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


### Hot Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-player/id6695762404)

This application allows you to play your own video playlists using M3U/M3U8 links or Xtream Codes accounts. It supports high-quality playback with hardware decoding and offers features like EPG, subtitle selection, and resume playback. A premium subscription unlocks continued use after the trial period.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Xtream Codes account integration, Hardware decoding up to 4K HDR10/HLG, Live streams with EPG and auto-reconnect, Audio and subtitle track selection, Resume playback, Voice search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Year Access (iOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access (tvOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access (macOS) | $7.99 | per year |
| One-Year Access | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and fluid performance
- ✨ Nice layout and visuals
- 🌟 Good for streaming
- 💯 Works well with correct links

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent video stream interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Playlist not loading
- 🐛 No sound issues
- 🐛 Payment and subscription problems

**Reported bugs**

- Video stream cuts out frequently
- App freezes at launch
- Playlist does not load
- App stops working after the first day or after payment
- App is not working since a few days

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture (PIP) functionality
- Add user agent edit option
- Add user management for device licenses
- Add ability to sort TV favorites
- Add support for HDR HLG and HDR10


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart IPTV free?

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

### Is Hot Player free?

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

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

Hot Player is rated higher. Smart IPTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hot Player averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

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

Neither Smart IPTV nor Hot Player shows ads.

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

Smart IPTV ships an update every 17 months, and Hot Player every 6 months. Most recently, Smart IPTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hot Player on November 4, 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.*