# Perfect IPTV Player vs Smarters Pro IPTV Player

The clearest difference is ads: Perfect IPTV Player at none against Smarters Pro IPTV Player's shown. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 2.3K). Smarters Pro IPTV Player's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Smarters Pro IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Perfect IPTV Player against 4.5 for Smarters Pro IPTV Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 34% of Smarters Pro IPTV Player's.

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, Smarters Pro IPTV Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect IPTV Player | Smarters Pro IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro-iptv-player/id6443493076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## 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


### Smarters Pro IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro-iptv-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

**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 | $14.99 | 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 Perfect IPTV Player free?

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

### Is Smarters Pro IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Perfect IPTV Player or Smarters Pro IPTV Player?

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Smarters Pro IPTV Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Perfect IPTV Player or Smarters Pro IPTV Player have ads?

Smarters Pro IPTV Player shows ads; Perfect IPTV Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect IPTV Player or Smarters Pro IPTV Player?

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, and Smarters Pro IPTV Player every 2 months. Most recently, Perfect IPTV Player was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smarters Pro IPTV Player on September 23, 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.*