# IBO PLAYER vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Plus Player at 4.5 against IBO PLAYER's 2.7. IPTV Smarters Plus Player also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 23) and review sentiment (27% vs 14%). IBO PLAYER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBO PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Plus Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Plus Player has 2.3K ratings behind it against 23, 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 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's.

IBO PLAYER ships an update every 3 months, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBO PLAYER | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player/id1547652240/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ibrahim akoum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547652242) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## 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


### IPTV Smarters Plus Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or online sources. Organize playlists, cast to various devices, and download video-on-demand content. Supports multiple network protocols and EPG formats for a comprehensive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Chromecast casting, Playlist editing and grouping, Parental controls, VOD download, Xtream-Codes API support, Favorite channels, 4K playback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Channels | $4.29 | per month |
| Get Premium Channels Discount | $9.49 | one-time |
| Get Premium Channels | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response
- 👍 Does its job well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Crashes, crashes, crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't load playlist
- 🐛 Keeps asking to pay again
- 🐛 Doesn't allow to load m3u or xtream codes

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading
- Subscription issues
- Constant crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to load local playlist
- Improve EPG integration
- Add picture-in-picture support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBO PLAYER free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters Plus Player is rated higher. IBO PLAYER averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do IBO PLAYER or IPTV Smarters Plus Player have ads?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player shows ads; IBO PLAYER does not.

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

IBO PLAYER ships an update every 3 months, and IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Most recently, IBO PLAYER was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Plus Player on October 24, 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.*