# Ibo Player Pro vs IPTV Smarters Player PRO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Smarters Player PRO at 59% against Ibo Player Pro's 22%. IPTV Smarters Player PRO also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Ibo Player Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ibo Player Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Player PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Player PRO has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Ibo Player Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's.

Ibo Player Pro ships an update every 8 months, IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ibo Player Pro | IPTV Smarters Player PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player-pro/id1669696096/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ibrahim akoum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547652242) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### Ibo Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player-pro/id1669696096)

Stream online TV content from your internet provider or web sources on your Apple devices. Upload your playlist to access a wide range of channels and media with features like 4K streaming and subtitle language selection.

**Highlights:** 4K Streaming, VLC Player integration, Movie poster and trailer display, Subtitle language selection, Supports M3U playlists, Multiple themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $5.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Smarters Player PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341)

Organize and stream your digital content, including live TV, movies, and sports, across all your devices. This player supports various playlist formats and offers features like parental controls and a program guide.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, Xtream, and XSPF playlists, Built-in IPTV player, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental control and content locking, Favorites and viewing history

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy installation and user-friendly
- 🚀 Seamless streaming
- 🚀 Stable and no glitches
- 👍 Great layout and design
- 🚀 Efficient app with best quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting/AirPlay not working properly
- 🐛 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) not working
- 🐛 Frequent buffering issues
- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't restart
- 🐛 Paid app but not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- System shuts down and won't restart
- Can't load or play channels
- Paid subscription but no channels received
- Casting only works for audio, not video

**Requested features**

- Add PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode
- Implement ability to favorite TV shows
- Add option to download all content
- Improve download speeds
- Provide better support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ibo Player Pro free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ibo Player Pro or IPTV Smarters Player PRO?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is rated higher. Ibo Player Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Ibo Player Pro or IPTV Smarters Player PRO have ads?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO shows ads; Ibo Player Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ibo Player Pro or IPTV Smarters Player PRO?

Ibo Player Pro ships an update every 8 months, and IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. Most recently, Ibo Player Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player PRO on October 30, 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.*