# TVdream vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TVdream at 67% against IPTV Smarters Plus Player's 27%. TVdream also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). IPTV Smarters Plus Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 63 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. TVdream asks for nothing beyond the download.

TVdream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Plus Player has 2.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TVdream's written reviews are positive against 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's.

TVdream ships an update every 63 months, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TVdream | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvdream/id1522052864/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 63 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Favaro'](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522052866) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## What reviewers say

### TVdream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvdream/id1522052864)

Access hundreds of official, free-to-air live streaming TV channels from Italy and around the world. Explore content by category, save favorites, and discover live webcam feeds. Ensures legal and transparent viewing through official sources.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of official live streaming channels, Categorized content (Sports, News, Music, etc.), Live webcam feeds, Personalized favorites playlist, Detailed channel information, Intelligent multi-key search

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smarters Plus Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-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, Vision Pro support

**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 | $16.99 | 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 TVdream free?

TVdream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TVdream or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?

TVdream is rated higher. TVdream averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do TVdream or IPTV Smarters Plus Player have ads?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player shows ads; TVdream does not.

### Which is updated more often, TVdream or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?

TVdream ships an update every 63 months, and IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Most recently, TVdream was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Plus Player on November 7, 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.*