# IBO PLAYER vs Smarters Player Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Smarters Player Lite at 4.8 against IBO PLAYER's 2.8. Smarters Player Lite also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). IBO PLAYER's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBO PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smarters Player Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smarters Player Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smarters Player Lite has 453K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of IBO PLAYER's written reviews are positive against 45% of Smarters Player Lite's.

IBO PLAYER ships an update every 3 months, Smarters Player Lite every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBO PLAYER | Smarters Player Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player/id1547652240/reviews) | **[4.8 (453K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-player-lite/id1628995509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **453K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ibrahim akoum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547652242) | [WHMCS SMARTERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327210459) |

## What reviewers say

### IBO PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player/id1547652240)

This application is a powerful video streaming player that enables users to watch online TV from various internet sources on their TVOS, iOS, and MacOS devices. It supports high-quality streaming and offers a user-friendly interface with extensive content management features. A free trial is available for new users.

**Highlights:** 4K Streaming, Multiple themes, VLC player integration, Rapid streaming, Easy access and simple interface, Movie poster and trailer support, Language and subtitle selection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 📺 Good streaming quality
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Subscription issues and loss of activation
- 🔧 Poor customer support and lack of updates
- 🔍 Limited features and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Freezing and buffering issues
- Favorites list not saving
- MAC address changes causing loss of activation

**Requested features**

- Unlimited favorite channels
- Improved parental controls
- Side-by-side multitasking on iPad
- Aspect ratio adjustment


### Smarters Player Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-player-lite/id1628995509)

This versatile media player offers a high-quality viewing experience for various formats, including M3U and JSON playlists. It allows users to play media from local storage and remote sources, supporting live streaming, video-on-demand, and audio playback with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Supports M3U and JSON playlists, High-quality playback, Personalized viewing experience, Plays local and remote media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Fantastic app on iPhone
- 🎥 Amazing video quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎬 Great selection of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow app loading times
- 🔌 Casting issues with premium version
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Poor performance on Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- Playback errors and reconnection issues
- Inability to rewind or fast-forward
- Freezing and crashing when switching channels or series
- Audio issues when pausing or receiving calls
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve casting capabilities
- Enhance Apple TV app experience
- Provide better EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Introduce picture-in-picture mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBO PLAYER free?

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

### Is Smarters Player Lite free?

Smarters Player Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IBO PLAYER or Smarters Player Lite?

Smarters Player Lite is rated higher. IBO PLAYER averages 2.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Smarters Player Lite averages 4.8 from 453K ratings.

### Do IBO PLAYER or Smarters Player Lite have ads?

Smarters Player Lite shows ads; IBO PLAYER does not.

### Which is updated more often, IBO PLAYER or Smarters Player Lite?

IBO PLAYER ships an update every 3 months, and Smarters Player Lite every 9 days. Most recently, IBO PLAYER was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smarters Player Lite on November 3, 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.*