# IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO vs IPTV Smarters Plus Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Plus Player at 4.5 against IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO's 2.2. IPTV Smarters Plus Player also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 5). IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month. IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Smarters Plus Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Plus Player has 2.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO's written reviews are positive against 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's.

IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO ships an update monthly, IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO | IPTV Smarters Plus Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-blink-player-pro/id1635779666/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tawkeer Arfat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635779668) | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-blink-player-pro/id1635779666)

This media player allows you to watch IPTV content using your existing subscriptions. It supports XTREAM API, offers parental controls, and includes features like favorites, multi-language support, and movie/series information.

**Highlights:** XTREAM API Support, Parental Control, Built-in IPTV Player, Favorites Management, Movie & Series Info, Multi-Language Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BLINK PLAYER PRO free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO or IPTV Smarters Plus Player?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player is rated higher. IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO or IPTV Smarters Plus Player have ads?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player shows ads; IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO does not.

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

IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO ships an update monthly, and IPTV Smarters Plus Player every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV BLINK PLAYER PRO was updated on October 14, 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.*