# IPTV Player vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: IPTV Smarters Plus Player at free with in-app purchases against IPTV Player's subscription. IPTV Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for IPTV Player against 4.5 for IPTV Smarters Plus Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 923 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's.

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 923 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIEL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578690529) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-opus/id1592313576)

This app is a smart IPTV player that allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own m3u or Xtream playlists. It offers features like detailed content browsing, watch history, and smart search for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Supports m3u and Xtream playlists, Browse content details and trailers, Favorite content for quick access, Continue watching where you left off, Smart search functionality, Picture-in-picture support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| OPUS PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly V2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Opus Pro 3 Months V3 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| OPUS PRO 3 Months V4 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months V2 | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months V2 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly V2 | $29.99 | per year |
| Opus Pro Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| OPUS PRO Yearly V4 | $29.99 | per year |
| Single Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| OPUS Extra Device | $24.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Opus Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable app
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast playback
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy playback
- 🐛 Unreliable restore purchases
- 🐛 Slow initial load times
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- Playlist download issues
- Incorrect metadata display
- Unreliable 'Continue Watching' feature
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Parental controls
- A-Z channel sorting
- Favorites management
- Grid-style channel layout
- Live TV EPG


### 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 IPTV Player free?

IPTV 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, IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 4.3 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

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

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

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

IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on October 25, 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.*