# Red IPTV vs IPTV Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Red IPTV at 100% against IPTV Plus's 20%. Red IPTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). IPTV Plus's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months).

IPTV Plus is free to download; Red IPTV costs $1.99 up front. IPTV Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Red IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red IPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Plus has 154 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Red IPTV's written reviews are positive against 20% of IPTV Plus's.

Red IPTV ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red IPTV | IPTV Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-iptv/id1641087243/reviews)** | [4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Martorell Cuco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604205183) | [IPTV Stream Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815484342) |

## What reviewers say

### Red IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-iptv/id1641087243)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This media player allows you to stream live TV, VOD, and series from your IPTV provider. You can also play local audio and video files. It does not provide any content itself, requiring a playlist from your provider.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, VOD, and series, Play local audio/video files, Requires playlist from IPTV provider, Fast multimedia playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627)

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand video on your Apple devices. This modern player supports playlists, series, and catch-up content, offering a smooth and flexible experience. Bring your streaming content together in one place with an intuitive layout.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, movies, and VOD, Supports playlists, series, and catch-up, Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, Intuitive layout and responsive design, Supports M3U and Xtream codes, Secure and private content management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| IPTV Smart Player - Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Smart Player Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium - Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player: Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red IPTV free?

Red IPTV costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red IPTV or IPTV Plus?

Red IPTV is rated higher. Red IPTV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Plus averages 4.5 from 154 ratings.

### Do Red IPTV or IPTV Plus have ads?

IPTV Plus shows ads; Red IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red IPTV or IPTV Plus?

Red IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Red IPTV was updated on October 3, 2026 and IPTV Plus on October 15, 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.*