Comparison

Smart STB vs MySTB

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

Head to head
About

Smart STB

Stream your favorite content directly on your mobile device. This app supports live TV, video clubs, and M3U playlists, offering advanced features like multi-audio, subtitles, and timeshift. It requires a valid subscription from a streaming service provider.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Video club support
  • M3U Playlist support
  • Multi-audio and subtitles
  • Timeshift & TV Archive
  • Up to 8 portal positions
Features
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With Smart STB you can watch your favorite streaming content directly on your mobile device. App Features: - Up to 8 portal positions available - Most popular portal solutions are supported - Live TV streaming - Video club support - M3U Playlist support - Categories, Favorites, Search and Sort functions - Multi-audio and subtitles (including closed captions) - Timeshift & TV Archive Disclaimer: Please note that Smart STB is an application to establish a connection between you and your IPTV Provider. You need a valid subscription from a streaming service provider. We do not deliver, broadcast or transmit TV channels, TV portals or playlists. Smart STB does not provide for any unauthorized use of third-party material protected by copyright and distances itself from it in all forms. Terms of Service: https://www.smart-stb.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smart-stb.net/privacy-policy/

About

MySTB

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

Highlights
  • Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream)
  • Import STB settings for multi-device use
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Favorites and recent watching lists
  • External player integration (e.g., VLC)
  • Multi-provider management
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Transform Your Streaming Experience with MySTB! Discover the ultimate IPTV player that brings all your favorite content together in one place. Designed for modern viewers, our app supports Stalker Portals, M3U playlists and Xtream giving you unparalleled access to your IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices—without the need for extra costs or additional subscriptions. Key Features: - Seamless Multi-Source Support: Stream content from Stalker-based providers (Mac address), Xtream (Username and Password) and M3U playlists effortlessly. - Innovative Device Integration: Import settings directly from your STB box and use your existing IPTV subscription across multiple devices. You don't even need to pay your provider for additional devices! - Modern, Intuitive UI: Navigate with ease using a sleek and user-friendly interface. - Favorites & Recent Watching: Quickly access your favorite channels and pick up where you left off. - External Player Support: Play your streams in popular apps like VLC for a customized viewing experience. - Multi-Provider Compatibility: Manage and switch between multiple IPTV providers with ease. - Customizable Themes: Personalize the app with various themes and layout options. - Secure & Private: Your data and viewing habits stay private and protected. - Autoplay next videos so you can keep watching without interruption Note: This app does not provide any content. You must add your own IPTV subscription, and you are responsible for the type of content you stream. This app is equivalent to a media player. You are fully responsible for any content you might add in this app Download now and turn every device into your ultimate entertainment hub! MySTB Premium is available as an auto-renewing yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://23apps.org/privacy/mystb

Screenshots

Smart STB4 screens
MySTB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySTB at 78% against Smart STB's 17%. MySTB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Smart STB's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Smart STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Smart STB's written reviews are positive against 78% of MySTB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart STB ships an update monthly, MySTB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart STB versus MySTB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart STBMySTB
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (49 ratings)4.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49108 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMARTIPTVSOLUTIONS LIMITEDTejas Patel

Customer experience

Smart STB

All ratings49 ratings
Positive34.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative72.4%

MySTB

All ratings108 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

Smart STB

Reported bugs

70 issues
  • App does not work
  • Errors not fixed in months
  • Keep getting error
  • Unable to access virtual touch control
  • Portal disappeared
Show 65 more
  • Login doesn't launch
  • No support to help
  • Videos won't load on phone network
  • Pathetic customer service
  • Paid app with unresolved critical issues
  • Cannot change aspect ratio on Apple TV
  • File Not Found Error
  • Movies not playable
  • App jumps back to list screen
  • Paid version not working after update
  • Black screen
  • Worst customer service ever
  • Waste of money
  • Not worth IPTV provider activation
  • Does not work with iPad Pro
  • Useless support
  • No refund
  • Scrolling through Apple TV remote is challenging
  • Takes forever to scroll
  • Video movies not playing
  • Blank screen, no video
  • Too many buffering
  • No stream login
  • Slow loading
  • Lack of features
  • App breakdown all the time
  • Losses sound
  • Developer not responding
  • Complete rip off
  • Terrible
  • Worked for demo then stopped
  • Can't do anything
  • No search or sort function
  • Worst app
  • Paid and cannot set up
  • No help
  • Audio sync problem
  • Can't search anything up on Apple TV
  • No blue button on remote
  • Don't work properly on Fire Stick
  • Can't access colored buttons
  • Stuck on blue screen
  • No RW and FW in archives
  • Buttons do not work
  • GUI needs fixing
  • Jumps back to main page
  • Timeline is missing
  • Cannot understand how to use color buttons
  • Skipping forward by minutes, not seconds
  • Overpriced licenses
  • Misleading advertising
  • Force closes on playing movies
  • App terminated automatically
  • Needs restart
  • No fast forward and back option
  • TV shows only play 1st episode
  • Does not load IPTV channels
  • Only VOD
  • Cannot exit app
  • Not working
  • Bundle option for lifetime licenses does not work
  • App does not work in cellular data
  • Unable to bundle with Smart TV
  • Cannot apply license key to iOS device
  • Only trial version available

Requested features

27 requests
  • Improve aspect ratio adjustment
  • Improve navigation
  • Add virtual touch control
  • Add more portals
  • Add subtitle option
Show 22 more
  • Add video resume playback option
  • Add mapping for color buttons
  • Add mapping for red, green, yellow buttons
  • Add search function
  • Add sort function
  • Add instructions for Apple TV remote usage
  • Add PiP feature
  • Add manual MAC address typing
  • Add manual STB model number typing
  • Add localization menu for 12H time format
  • Add 'hold and continuous scroll' feature
  • Add option to hide/unhide categories
  • Add skip FF or RW in archive playback mode
  • Add skip playback option (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min)
  • Add drag on timeline for fast forward
  • Add time shift for live TV
  • Add vertical view for mobile devices
  • Improve GUI
  • Make time views more transparent
  • Add switch channels option while in playback
  • Add favorite channels section
  • Add ability to exit app

MySTB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart STB

Subscriptions2
  • Smart STB App License (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Smart STB App License (Yearly)$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart STB App License (Lifetime)$59.99
2 purchases

MySTB

Subscriptions1
  • MySTB Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Smart STB free?
Smart STB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySTB free?
MySTB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart STB or MySTB?
MySTB is rated higher. Smart STB averages 2.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while MySTB averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.
Do Smart STB or MySTB have ads?
Neither Smart STB nor MySTB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart STB or MySTB?
Smart STB ships an update monthly, and MySTB fortnightly. Most recently, Smart STB was updated on October 24, 2026 and MySTB on October 28, 2026.

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