# homeTV IPTV Player vs IPTV Smarters Pro

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Pro at 4.0 against homeTV IPTV Player's 3.6. IPTV Smarters Pro also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). homeTV IPTV Player's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and IPTV Smarters Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: homeTV IPTV Player has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of homeTV IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 67% of IPTV Smarters Pro's.

homeTV IPTV Player ships an update daily, IPTV Smarters Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | homeTV IPTV Player | IPTV Smarters Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-pro-apex/id6470847376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Goncalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214161087) | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) |

## What reviewers say

### homeTV IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357)

This application provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It offers features like organized lists, favorites, EPG, and multi-audio support for a seamless family entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Organized IPTV lists by category, Recently watched and favorites, Customizable favorite categories, iCloud settings synchronization, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Multiple audio track support, Subtitle support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $200.00 | one-time |


### IPTV Smarters Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-pro-apex/id6470847376)

This advanced player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series using your Xtream account or M3U playlists. It offers a professional-grade playback engine with features like auto-reconnect and smart buffering for uninterrupted viewing. Organize your content, set favorites, and resume watching where you left off.

**Highlights:** Xtream API and M3U playlist support, Advanced playback engine (libVLC), Auto-reconnect and smart buffering, Live TV with EPG and channel groups, Organized VOD library with watch history, Face ID/Touch ID library lock, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly \|  1-Week Free Trial \| | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is homeTV IPTV Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, homeTV IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Pro?

IPTV Smarters Pro is rated higher. homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Pro averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do homeTV IPTV Player or IPTV Smarters Pro have ads?

Neither homeTV IPTV Player nor IPTV Smarters Pro shows ads.

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

homeTV IPTV Player ships an update daily, and IPTV Smarters Pro every 5 days. Most recently, homeTV IPTV Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Pro on November 4, 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.*