Comparison

Wolf Player vs XCIPTV Smarters Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wolf Player

This media player allows users to stream content using Xtream API credentials, M3U URLs, or local files. It supports basic AVPlayer and advanced VLC Player functionalities for a versatile playback experience.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API support
  • M3U URL & Playlist playback
  • Local audio/video file playback
  • Basic AVPlayer functionality
  • Advanced VLC Player integration
Features
Read full description

Wolf Player App is a fabulous media player that allows end-users to play their content By Username,Password,Host URL. Feature Overview - Basic AVPlayer. - Support Xtream Codes API, M3U URL & Playlist, Local audio/video files - Advanced VLC Player.

About

XCIPTV Smarters Player

Stream your own legally obtained IPTV content with this media player. Organize, customize, and enjoy live channels, shows, and music with a user-friendly interface. Offers premium features like passcode protection and ad removal via subscription.

Highlights
  • Import and manage IPTV playlists (M3U, PLS)
  • Supports various video/audio formats
  • Create personal content libraries
  • View metadata and channel logos
  • Dark UI with intuitive navigation
  • Premium passcode lock for playlists
Features
Read full description

IPTV Smarter Player TV is a powerful, user-friendly media player designed to help you stream your own legally obtained IPTV content. Whether you have a playlist of your favorite live channels, shows, or music, our app helps you organize, customize, and enjoy them seamlessly. Key Features: - Import and manage your own IPTV playlists (M3U, PLS, etc.) - Supports popular video/audio formats (MP4, MP3, AVI, M4A, VTT, and more) - Create personal content libraries - View metadata, channel logos, and playlist info - Sleek dark UI with intuitive navigation - Premium passcode lock for sensitive playlists Upgrade to Premium - Unlock the full experience - Create unlimited playlists - Remove all ads - Enable passcode protection on content Subscription Options: - IPTV Smarter 1 Week : 2.99$ - IPTV Smarter 1 Month : 6.99$ - IPTV Smarter 3 Months : 12.99$ - IPTV Smarter 6 Months : 34.99 $ - IPTV Smarter 1 Year : 44.99$ Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your iTunes account settings. Legal : - Privacy Policy: https://smarter-iptv.app/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://smarter-iptv.app/terms.html - Contact: contact@smarter-iptv.app Disclaimer: IPTV Smarter Player TV does not provide, host, or stream any media content. Users must supply their own legally obtained playlists.

Screenshots

Wolf Player2 screens
XCIPTV Smarters Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XCIPTV Smarters Player at 5.0 against Wolf Player's 4.0. Wolf Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wolf Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XCIPTV Smarters Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XCIPTV Smarters Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wolf Player has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wolf Player ships an update weekly, XCIPTV Smarters Player every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Wolf Player versus XCIPTV Smarters Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWolf PlayerXCIPTV Smarters Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB95 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerkareem almurtadhaAmerican Football

Customer experience

Wolf Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

XCIPTV Smarters Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wolf Player

One-time1
  • Add Code$11.99
5 purchases

XCIPTV Smarters Player

Subscriptions5
  • IPTV Smart Player Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Smarters Player Lite Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Smart Life IPTV Player 3 Month$12.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • TV Smart Player 6 Months$34.996 Months
  • MY TV Player IPTV Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Wolf Player free?
Wolf Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XCIPTV Smarters Player free?
XCIPTV Smarters Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wolf Player or XCIPTV Smarters Player?
XCIPTV Smarters Player is rated higher. Wolf Player averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while XCIPTV Smarters Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wolf Player or XCIPTV Smarters Player have ads?
XCIPTV Smarters Player shows ads; Wolf Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Wolf Player or XCIPTV Smarters Player?
Wolf Player ships an update weekly, and XCIPTV Smarters Player every 12 months. Most recently, Wolf Player was updated on October 13, 2026 and XCIPTV Smarters Player on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons