IPTV+ Smart Player vs Octopus Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Octopus Explorer
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | IPTV+ Smart Player | Octopus Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (336 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 336 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Ali BEN YAAGOUB | Frost 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
IPTV+ Smart Player
- IPTV + (1 Month) - Individual$3.991 Month
- IPTV + (3 Months) - Individual$7.493 Months
- IPTV + (1 month)$7.991 Month
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- IPTV + (6 Months) - Individual$12.996 Months
- IPTV + (1 Year) - Individual$28.991 Year
- IPTV + (1 Year) - Family$56.001 Year
- IPTV + (Lifetime)$54.99
Octopus Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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