# iM3U Cloud Player vs Smart Player

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Player at none against iM3U Cloud Player's shown. Smart Player also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). iM3U Cloud Player's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iM3U Cloud Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iM3U Cloud Player against 5.0 for Smart Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iM3U Cloud Player | Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im3u-cloud-player/id1625552315/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-player-live-iptv-player/id6469008093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aitor Salvador](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532321513) | [HBSTUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626112095) |

## What reviewers say

### iM3U Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im3u-cloud-player/id1625552315)

Stream your video content on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with this app. It supports M3U playlists and offers easy navigation for Video on Demand and Live TV. Access your media across devices via iCloud and cast to larger screens.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist support, iCloud sync across devices, Chromecast integration, Video on Demand and Live TV, No login required (iCloud account), Quick playlist searching, Customizable favorite lists

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Plan | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan | $12.49 | per year |


### Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-player-live-iptv-player/id6469008093)

Stream IP Camera feeds, Live TV, and TV Catchup with a user-friendly interface. Supports M3U playlists, casting to Smart TVs, and AirPlay integration. Customize playlists and save favorite channels for easy access.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist compatibility, Smart TV casting, AirPlay integration, Playlist editing, Favorite channel saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Pro Version  Monthly | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get Pro Version Life Time | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iM3U Cloud Player free?

iM3U Cloud Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iM3U Cloud Player or Smart Player?

iM3U Cloud Player and Smart Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do iM3U Cloud Player or Smart Player have ads?

iM3U Cloud Player shows ads; Smart Player does not.

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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.*