Comparison

IPTV+ Smart Player vs Octopus Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPTV+ Smart Player

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
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Your playlists. A smarter way to watch. IPTV+ turns your own M3U or Xtream playlist into a clean, organized library for live TV, movies, and series. Browse quickly, see what is on with EPG, resume watching, and move between channels without losing your place. BUILT FOR YOUR LIBRARY • Add and manage multiple M3U and Xtream playlists • Browse live channels, movies, and series in dedicated sections • Search across your library and save favorites • View EPG now/next data and supported catch-up programs • Keep playlists, profiles, favorites, and progress in sync • Use subtitles, alternate audio, Picture in Picture, AirPlay, and Chromecast • Continue watching and switch channels quickly • Enjoy a native interface designed for Apple devices IPTV+ is a media player. It does not provide channels, subscriptions, playlists, or other content. You must add content you are authorized to use. Availability of EPG, catch-up, subtitles, audio tracks, and stream quality depends on your provider and playlist. Terms of Use: https://www.iptvplus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.iptvplus.app/privacy/

About

Octopus Explorer

Features
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Octopus Explorer is a free, open-source native iOS app for managing your self-hosted media server. If you run Jellyseerr, Overseerr, or Seerr, Octopus Explorer gives you a fast, native way to browse, search, and request movies and TV shows — no browser tab required. IMPORTANT: Octopus Explorer is an independent, unofficial client. It connects to your own Jellyseerr, Overseerr, or Seerr server and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by those projects. It is not a media streaming service and does not include any content — you'll need an existing server to use the app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse curated Discover sliders configured on your server • Search movies, TV shows, and people with instant type-ahead results • View rich detail pages: overview, cast, seasons, episodes, recommendations, and similar titles • Request movies and full or partial TV seasons, with Radarr/Sonarr quality profile selection • Request individual titles from a collection, or the whole collection at once • Track request status: pending, approved, processing, and available • Approve, decline, or delete requests as an admin — right from your phone • Browse and request from your Jellyfin watchlist (Jellyseerr/Seerr) • Add and switch between multiple servers • Sign in with local credentials, Plex OAuth, or Jellyfin/Emby login • Stay signed in with secure Keychain-backed session persistence • Choose system, light, or dark appearance SUPPORTED BACKENDS Octopus Explorer works with Jellyseerr, Overseerr, and Seerr. The app automatically detects which one you're running and adjusts the interface accordingly. PRIVACY AND OPENNESS Octopus Explorer has no ads and no in-app purchases. It's built and maintained by Frost Forge Labs Inc. under the Apache License 2.0 — the source code is public on GitHub. Optional sponsorship links are available from the Support Development page on our website; supporting the project never unlocks features, and every user gets the same app. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later, iPhone or iPad • An existing Jellyseerr, Overseerr, or Seerr server (self-hosted or remote) Learn more, get setup help, and see supported platforms at seerrclient.dev.

Screenshots

IPTV+ Smart Player4 screens
Octopus Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octopus Explorer at none against IPTV+ Smart Player's 7. IPTV+ Smart Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV+ Smart Player versus Octopus Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV+ Smart PlayerOctopus Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (336 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings336 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMohamed Ali BEN YAAGOUBFrost Forge Labs Inc.

Bugs and requests

IPTV+ Smart Player

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Octopus Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

IPTV+ Smart Player

Subscriptions6
  • IPTV + (1 Month) - Individual$3.991 Month
  • IPTV + (3 Months) - Individual$7.493 Months
  • IPTV + (1 month)$7.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • IPTV + (6 Months) - Individual$12.996 Months
  • IPTV + (1 Year) - Individual$28.991 Year
  • IPTV + (1 Year) - Family$56.001 Year
One-time1
  • IPTV + (Lifetime)$54.99
None

Octopus Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV+ Smart Player free?
IPTV+ Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Octopus Explorer free?
Octopus Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV+ Smart Player or Octopus Explorer have ads?
Neither IPTV+ Smart Player nor Octopus Explorer shows ads.

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