# FanLive vs IPTV Player by Smart Stream

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanLive | IPTV Player by Smart Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanlive/id1576817435/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **38** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FANLIGHT Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419937068) | [Happy Tech LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589738309) |

## What reviewers say

### FanLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanlive/id1576817435)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player by Smart Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Membership | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*