# Wolf Player vs IPTV Xsmart Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Xsmart Player at none against Wolf Player's 1. Wolf Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wolf Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPTV Xsmart Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Wolf Player against 4.0 for IPTV Xsmart Player. 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, IPTV Xsmart Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wolf Player | IPTV Xsmart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xsmart-player/id6753878004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 82 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kareem almurtadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613145885) | [IT INFO DEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822582636) |

## 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 |


### IPTV Xsmart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xsmart-player/id6753878004)

This application allows users to stream legally authorized content from their own IPTV provider. It supports various connection methods and offers features like global search and favorites for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API Support, M3U Playlist Import, Stalker Portal Support, Live TV, Movies & Series Streaming, Global Search Functionality, Favorites Management, Intuitive User Interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wolf Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Xsmart Player free?

IPTV Xsmart Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wolf Player or IPTV Xsmart Player?

Wolf Player and IPTV Xsmart Player are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Wolf Player or IPTV Xsmart Player have ads?

Neither Wolf Player nor IPTV Xsmart Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wolf Player or IPTV Xsmart Player?

Wolf Player ships an update weekly, and IPTV Xsmart Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wolf Player was updated on October 13, 2026 and IPTV Xsmart Player on September 23, 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.*