# Grofig vs IPTV Smart M3U Player

The clearest difference is rating: Grofig at 5.0 against IPTV Smart M3U Player's 4.0. Grofig also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). IPTV Smart M3U Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grofig sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and IPTV Smart M3U Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grofig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Grofig ships an update every 10 days, IPTV Smart M3U Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grofig | IPTV Smart M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grofig/id1541657643/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-m3u-player/id6751438233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 125 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Razuvaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197885842) | [Vainly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835116769) |

## What reviewers say

### Grofig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grofig/id1541657643)

Create animated stickers and videos of yourself and friends. Use a neural network to isolate characters and a professional editor to add animations, text, and backgrounds. Share your creations on social networks and messengers.

**Highlights:** Animate yourself and friends, Create animated stickers, Neural network background removal, Professional sticker editor, 100+ animations, Add text and stickers, Share on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeklyGrofigPro | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| MonthlyGrofigPro | $4.49 | per month |
| YearlyGrofigPro | $26.49 | per year |


### IPTV Smart M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-m3u-player/id6751438233)

This application allows users to play IPTV streams from their own .m3u playlists. It offers smooth playback, quick access to favorites and recent channels, and supports AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture. Users are responsible for providing their own streaming URLs.

**Highlights:** Multiple .m3u playlist support, Smooth playback, Favorites and recent channels, AirPlay/Picture-in-Picture support, Simple TV guide, Complete privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grofig free?

Grofig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Smart M3U Player free?

IPTV Smart M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grofig or IPTV Smart M3U Player?

Grofig is rated higher. Grofig averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IPTV Smart M3U Player averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grofig or IPTV Smart M3U Player have ads?

Neither Grofig nor IPTV Smart M3U Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grofig or IPTV Smart M3U Player?

Grofig ships an update every 10 days, and IPTV Smart M3U Player every 2 days. Most recently, Grofig was updated on October 11, 2026 and IPTV Smart M3U Player on October 13, 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.*