# Perfect IPTV Player vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is ads: Perfect IPTV Player at none against IPTV Smart Player's shown. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). IPTV Smart Player's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 8.2K). 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 IPTV Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for IPTV Smart Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 49% of IPTV Smart Player's.

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, IPTV Smart Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect IPTV Player | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews) | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) | [Dmitri Iasibis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672996) |

## 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


### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395)

This app acts as a versatile media player for your own content and live streams. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, allowing you to organize and access your favorite channels and playlists easily. Enjoy a personalized entertainment experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Plays user-added content and live IPTV streams, Supports a wide range of video and audio formats, Organizes channels and playlists, User-friendly interface, Filtering options for easy searching, Portable entertainment experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smarters Player | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent stream quality
- 👍 Great player and pricing
- 🚀 Efficient and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work, app not functioning
- 🐛 Channels not working, app not delivering
- 👎 Difficult to use, no instructions
- 👎 Scam, doesn't provide what's promised

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading
- Constant errors and issues
- Subscription not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast to smart TV
- Alphabetical channel listing
- More language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect IPTV Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

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

Perfect IPTV Player and IPTV Smart Player are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.2K and 26K ratings respectively.

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

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; Perfect IPTV Player does not.

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

Perfect IPTV Player ships an update fortnightly, and IPTV Smart Player monthly. Most recently, Perfect IPTV Player was updated on October 1, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on October 2, 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.*