Comparison

FanLive vs IPTV Player by Smart Stream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FanLive

Enhance your concert experience by syncing your light stick or LED band with live performances. Control colors, check battery levels, and participate in synchronized light shows.

Highlights
  • Concert mode light stick performance
  • Live stream synchronization
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable light colors
  • Battery level check
  • Seat information pairing
Features
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[MAIN FEATURES] 1. CONCERT MODE Pair your light stick with your concert seat information to enjoy various light stick performance during the concert. This menu will only be available during the concert period. 2. CONNECTING TO LIVE STREAM Press the button on the light stick or LED band for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick or LED band to sync them together. After connecting with the light stick or LED band to your smartphone, enter the time that is on the live stream screen. After entering the time, enjoy the show. 3. CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Press the button on the light stick or LED band for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick or LED band to sync them together. Some smartphones require the GPS function to be turned on to enable Bluetooth connectivity. If you cannot connect to Bluetooth, please turn on the GPS function. 4. SELF MODE When your light stick or LED band is successfully connected to your smartphone, changing the color on the color wheel of the app will change your light stick color accordingly. 5. BATTERY LEVEL CHECK In the “SELF MODE” page of the app, click the “Check Battery Status” button at the bottom of the screen to check the battery level of your light stick or LED band and replace the battery if needed. ※ This function may differ depending on battery performance and smartphone model. [NOTICE BEFORE CONCERT] - Check the seat information on your ticket before the concert and enter it into your light stick or LED band using the app. - To take part in the light stick performance, be sure to set the light stick or LED band to “Concert mode” by pressing its button for 3 seconds after pairing it with your seat information on the app. - If the light stick’s or LED band's wireless performance does not work properly, it may be due to unsuccessful pairing or not completing the pairing process. Please complete the pairing process using the app. - Please be seated in the same seat you registered for your light stick. Moving to another seat may result in different light stick (LED Band) performance. - Check the battery level of your light stick or LED band in advance to ensure battery sufficiency during the concert. - There will be a Wireless Control Fanlight Support Center located at the venue. [REQUIRED ACCESS] To use the app and the light stick, the following accesses are required. ※ To grant access, please tap the [Allow] button when the pop-up appears. - DEVICE STORAGE: To store the QR/barcode, seat information, etc. - PHONE: To read the phone status and its identity - CAMERA: To read the QR/barcode - GPS: To connect to Bluetooth - BLUETOOTH: To connect the light stick

About

IPTV Player by Smart Stream

This app allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series by adding your own playlists. It offers features like favoriting content, smart search, and background playback, utilizing the VLCKit player.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV, movies, and series
  • Add M3U and Xtream playlists
  • Favorite content for quick access
  • Smart search functionality
  • Adjust video aspect ratio
  • Background stream playback
Features
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IPTV Player by Smart Stream - Your Ultimate Streaming Solution Watch your favorite digital content, live TV streams, movies, and series with the IPTV Player by Smart Stream. This complete smart IPTV player solution is now available for download. Disclaimer: IPTV Player by Smart Stream does not provide any content and has no affiliation with any third-party provider. Features: * Browse movies and series in detail, with support for seasons and episodes for series. * Favorite your content like movies, series, live TVs, and videos for quick access. * Use smart search to find what you're looking for. * Change the video's aspect ratio to watch in your style. * Add multiple m3u stream & Xtream stream playlists. * Continue playing your stream in the background. Warnings: * It uses the VLCKit player, maintained by the developer of VLC. * The screenshots shown are examples only and do not point to any actual video content. Neither IPTV Player by Smart Stream nor its founder provides digital content and is not responsible for your content. To use this application, you are asked to provide your digital content. * Sample videos and images are in the Public Domain and do not violate any copyright. Disclaimer: * IPTV Player by Smart Stream does not provide or solicit any audiovisual content to users. * IPTV Player by Smart Stream has no affiliation with any third-party provider. * Users must provide their content. * We strictly do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. Subscription Information: Recurring billing. Cancel anytime. $1.99 for the first month then $19.99/year or 3 Days Free Trial then $1.99/week Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rOkkQbSFKM02clBXZs8ETgRwuxUPMt66_c3G7b4zrRc/edit?usp=sharing Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDOMoyUJmpIshCDJ69Gb9rkyqUbhQ7UgJxANAQbFHhA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

FanLive4 screens
IPTV Player by Smart Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player by Smart Stream at 4.8 against FanLive's 1.0. IPTV Player by Smart Stream also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1). FanLive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. FanLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Player by Smart Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player by Smart Stream has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanLive ships an update every 2 days, IPTV Player by Smart Stream monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
FanLive versus IPTV Player by Smart Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanLiveIPTV Player by Smart Stream
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Number of ratings138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., LtdHappy Tech LTD

Customer experience

FanLive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IPTV Player by Smart Stream

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

In-app purchases

None

FanLive

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Player by Smart Stream

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Pro Yearly Membership1 Month trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is FanLive free?
FanLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?
IPTV Player by Smart Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FanLive or IPTV Player by Smart Stream?
IPTV Player by Smart Stream is rated higher. FanLive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Player by Smart Stream averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.
Do FanLive or IPTV Player by Smart Stream have ads?
IPTV Player by Smart Stream shows ads; FanLive does not.
Which is updated more often, FanLive or IPTV Player by Smart Stream?
FanLive ships an update every 2 days, and IPTV Player by Smart Stream monthly. Most recently, FanLive was updated on October 17, 2026 and IPTV Player by Smart Stream on October 9, 2026.

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