# Ibo Player Pro vs Smarters IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smarters IPTV Player at 61% against Ibo Player Pro's 22%. Smarters IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ibo Player Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smarters IPTV Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smarters IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smarters IPTV Player has 1.6K 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 61% of Smarters IPTV Player's.

Ibo Player Pro ships an update every 8 months, Smarters IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ibo Player Pro | Smarters IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibo-player-pro/id1669696096/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-iptv-player/id6740247760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ibrahim akoum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547652242) | [SmartersPlayer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789190564) |

## 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 |


### Smarters IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-iptv-player/id6740247760)

This professional media player offers fast, uninterrupted streaming of m3u playlists on iOS, tvOS, and macOS. It's designed for a smooth, lag-free experience, allowing users to easily load and enjoy high-quality content. A one-week trial is available before device activation is required.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u streaming, Optimized media player, Easy playlist loading, Uninterrupted content playback, Lag and glitch-free experience, Trial period available

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ibo Player Pro free?

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

### Is Smarters IPTV Player free?

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

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

Smarters IPTV Player is rated higher. Ibo Player Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smarters IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Neither Ibo Player Pro nor Smarters IPTV Player shows ads.

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

Ibo Player Pro ships an update every 8 months, and Smarters IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ibo Player Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smarters IPTV Player on October 28, 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.*