# Perfect IPTV Player vs Smart STB

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect IPTV Player at 4.6 against Smart STB's 2.7. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 49) and review sentiment (41% vs 17%). Smart STB's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month and Smart STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perfect IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect IPTV Player has 8.4K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 17% of Smart STB's.

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, Smart STB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect IPTV Player | Smart STB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** | [2.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stb/id1639328687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) | [SMARTIPTVSOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639328689) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830)

Stream live TV channels, VOD, and series directly on your iOS devices. Supports various playlist formats and network protocols for a flexible viewing experience. Includes EPG and reminder features.

**Highlights:** M3U and XSPF playlist support, Xtream-Codes API support, Built-in IPTV player, Multiple network protocol support, Multiple network streaming format support, EPG support (XMLTV, GZIP), Broadcast reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.69 | per month |
| 6 Month | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and sync across devices
- 👍 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Reliable and rarely any issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Buffering and playback issues
- 🐛 Disappearing playlists and channels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on Apple TV
- 🐛 Frequent error messages and playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant upgrade prompts in free version
- Channels not working after upgrading
- Inability to watch anything without paying
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Incompatibility with some IPTV providers

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to filter and customize channel lists
- Improved EPG integration and functionality
- Support for local M3U playlist files
- Chromecast and AirPlay support


### Smart STB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stb/id1639328687)

Stream your favorite content directly on your mobile device. This app supports live TV, video clubs, and M3U playlists, offering advanced features like multi-audio, subtitles, and timeshift. It requires a valid subscription from a streaming service provider.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Video club support, M3U Playlist support, Multi-audio and subtitles, Timeshift & TV Archive, Up to 8 portal positions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart STB App License (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart STB App License (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |
| Smart STB App License (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well on TV
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Cheaper than alternatives
- 👍 Supports multiple portals
- 👍 Works on WiFi (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Does not work on mobile data
- 😞 Poor customer service
- 😞 Broken promises
- 😞 Conflicting explanations
- 😞 No meaningful assistance

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Errors not fixed in months
- Keep getting error
- Unable to access virtual touch control
- Portal disappeared

**Requested features**

- Improve aspect ratio adjustment
- Improve navigation
- Add virtual touch control
- Add more portals
- Add subtitle option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Smart STB free?

Smart STB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Smart STB averages 2.7 from 49 ratings.

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

Neither Perfect IPTV Player nor Smart STB shows ads.

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

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, and Smart STB monthly. Most recently, Perfect IPTV Player was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart STB on October 19, 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.*