# IPTV vs Smart IPTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV at none against Smart IPTV's 4. IPTV also leads on ratings volume (69 vs 11) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for IPTV against 4.1 for Smart IPTV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 69 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart IPTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV | Smart IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv/id1553618501/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-mobile-tv/id6447525808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sinan Sarica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552617190) | [Ahmet Selman Durak](https://appshunter.io/developer/868110029) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv/id1553618501)

Bu akıllı telefonlar için gelişmiş bir IPTV oynatıcısıdır. Kimlik bilgilerinizle oynatma listelerindeki kanalları otomatik olarak tarar, yükler ve izler. Xtream API ve m3u desteği sunar ve favori kanallarınız için çalma listeleri oluşturmanıza olanak tanır.

**Highlights:** Otomatik kanal tarama ve yükleme, Xtream API ve m3u desteği, Harici oynatıcıya gerek yok, Favori çalma listesi oluşturma

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance
- 💡 Useful for IPTV streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback issues
- 🔍 Lack of channel search/organization
- 💡 Missing advanced features (EPG, favorites, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- M3U playlist not loading properly
- Channels disappearing from list
- Playback freezing or stuttering

**Requested features**

- Channel search and categorization
- Favorites/playlist management
- EPG (electronic program guide) support
- Playback controls (seek, rewind, etc.)


### Smart IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-mobile-tv/id6447525808)

Watch your favorite TV channels on your mobile device by securely logging in with your IPTV provider. Easily create favorite lists, filter channels, and personalize your experience with custom keywords. Supports passcode/face ID login, 15 languages, and AirPlay.

**Highlights:** IPTV provider login, Favorite channel lists, Custom channel filtering, Passcode and Face ID login, Multi-language support, AirPlay functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart IPTV - Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart IPTV - 6 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart IPTV - Annual Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Smart IPTV Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV free?

IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart IPTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV or Smart IPTV?

IPTV is rated higher. IPTV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Smart IPTV averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do IPTV or Smart IPTV have ads?

Both IPTV and Smart IPTV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV or Smart IPTV?

IPTV ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart IPTV monthly. Most recently, IPTV was updated on October 13, 2026 and Smart IPTV on October 6, 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.*