# Wolf Player vs XCIPTV Smarters Player

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.

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.

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.

Wolf Player ships an update weekly, XCIPTV Smarters Player every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wolf Player | XCIPTV Smarters Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xciptv-smarters-player/id6740431145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [kareem almurtadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613145885) | [American Football](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677585318) |

## What reviewers say

### Wolf Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Code | $11.99 | one-time |


### XCIPTV Smarters Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xciptv-smarters-player/id6740431145)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Smart Player Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Smarters Player Lite Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Smart Life IPTV Player 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| TV Smart Player 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| MY TV Player IPTV Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and XCIPTV Smarters 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.*