# IPTV+ Smart Player vs StbEmuTV

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV+ Smart Player at 3.9 against StbEmuTV's 2.3. IPTV+ Smart Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (38% vs 13%). StbEmuTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV+ Smart Player sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StbEmuTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV+ Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV+ Smart Player has 328 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IPTV+ Smart Player's written reviews are positive against 13% of StbEmuTV's.

IPTV+ Smart Player ships an update monthly, StbEmuTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV+ Smart Player | StbEmuTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-live-tv/id1525121231/reviews)** | [2.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 234 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Ali BEN YAAGOUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151067698) | [Junaid Muhammad](https://appshunter.io/developer/618092948) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV+ Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-live-tv/id1525121231)

Organize and stream your live TV, movies, and series from your own M3U or Xtream playlists. Browse content, view EPG data, and resume watching across devices with a native interface. Supports subtitles, AirPlay, and Chromecast.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple M3U/Xtream playlists, Browse live channels, movies, series, EPG and catch-up program support, Cross-device sync for playlists and progress, Subtitle and alternate audio support, AirPlay and Chromecast compatibility, Picture-in-Picture mode

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV + (1 Month) - Individual | $3.99 | per month |
| IPTV + (3 Months) - Individual | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| IPTV + (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| IPTV + (6 Months) - Individual | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| IPTV + (1 Year) - Individual | $28.99 | per year |
| IPTV +  (1 Year) - Family | $56.00 | per year |
| IPTV + (Lifetime) | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Syncs across devices
- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 👍 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Buggy on Apple TV
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Frequent interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist sync issues
- Favorites feature not working
- Audio sync problems with HomePods
- Blank screen and media playback issues
- Constant crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add parental controls
- Implement channel sorting and organization
- Provide lifetime subscription option


### StbEmuTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbemutv/id1567306197)

Watch IPTV content on your iPhone and iPad with a user-friendly interface that mimics your provider's TV experience. Manage multiple portals, channels, video on demand, and TV series with ease. Supports various streaming protocols and includes EPG functionality.

**Highlights:** Stalker IPTV support, Multiple portal management, EPG support, Video on Demand (VOD), TV Series support, Unlimited profiles, Favorite lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Fast app loading
- 👍 Good for short-term streaming
- 👍 Menu/guide works well
- 👍 Can type channel numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent buffering
- 🐛 Streams stop frequently
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Unusable free version

**Reported bugs**

- Streams stop after 30 seconds
- Channels won't launch
- App not working
- Error m3u08 not supported
- Other devices stopped working

**Requested features**

- Make app available for Android
- Make app available for PC/macOS
- Allow users to close full-screen ads
- Fix pro version compatibility with older iOS
- Allow editing existing URLs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV+ Smart Player free?

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

### Is StbEmuTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV+ Smart Player or StbEmuTV?

IPTV+ Smart Player is rated higher. IPTV+ Smart Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while StbEmuTV averages 2.3 from 51 ratings.

### Do IPTV+ Smart Player or StbEmuTV have ads?

StbEmuTV shows ads; IPTV+ Smart Player does not.

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

IPTV+ Smart Player ships an update monthly, and StbEmuTV every 4 days. Most recently, IPTV+ Smart Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and StbEmuTV on October 21, 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.*