TV Set vs Smart Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Set
Watch live TV channels and browse program information effortlessly. This app offers a clean interface and seamless integration for a distraction-free viewing experience. Setup requires only two URLs for channel lists and electronic program guide data.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel zapping
- Program information display
- Fullscreen landscape mode
- Clean user interface
- M3U and XMLTV URL support
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ENJOY LIVE TV 'TV Set' lets you watch tv and zap through tv channels effortlessly. When the device is upright additional tv program information is displayed. In landscape orientation the screen displays immersive fullscreen tv. No distractions, a lean feature set and a clean user interface make 'TV Set' a joy to use. The native integration into the OS enables a frictionless tv experience. Only two urls are needed for the setup: an m3u url for the tv channel list, and an optional xmltv url for the epg data. Disclaimer: 'TV Set' does not include any media or streaming content.
Smart Player
Stream IP Camera feeds, Live TV, and TV Catchup with a user-friendly interface. Supports M3U playlists, casting to Smart TVs, and AirPlay integration. Customize playlists and save favorite channels for easy access.
- M3U playlist compatibility
- Smart TV casting
- AirPlay integration
- Playlist editing
- Favorite channel saving
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This streaming video player software offers a user-friendly interface, making it simple to stream various content like IP Camera feeds, Live TV, and TV Catchup on your devices. Key Features: Compatibility with M3U playlists Capability to cast to Smart TV devices Integration with AirPlay Playlist editing options for customization Option to save favorite channels for quick access. Disclaimer: Please be aware that this app does not supply any content or playlists. It is specifically created for users to access and enjoy their own legally obtained content and playlists. Contact us : https://hbstudio.app/contactus Privacy Policy : https://hbstudio.app/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Player at 5.0 against TV Set's 3.7. Smart Player also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). TV Set's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TV Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Set has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | TV Set | Smart Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heiko Wichmann | HBSTUDIO LLC |
Customer experience
TV Set
Smart Player
In-app purchases
TV Set
- Complete TV Channel Listing$3.99
Smart Player
- Get Pro Version Monthly$7.99
- Get Pro Version Life Time$74.99
