# IPTV+ Smart Player vs Octopus Explorer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV+ Smart Player | Octopus Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-live-tv/id1525121231/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **336** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 234 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Ali BEN YAAGOUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151067698) | [Frost Forge Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785849362) |

## 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


### Octopus Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-explorer/id6792340072)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*