# OttPlayertv vs IPTV Smarters Player PRO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OttPlayertv at none against IPTV Smarters Player PRO's 4. OttPlayertv also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 1.4K). IPTV Smarters Player PRO's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 48%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. OttPlayertv asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for OttPlayertv against 4.6 for IPTV Smarters Player PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OttPlayertv has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of OttPlayertv's written reviews are positive against 59% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's.

OttPlayertv ships an update fortnightly, IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OttPlayertv | IPTV Smarters Player PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplayertv/id1672208961/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OttPlayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378993650) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### OttPlayertv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ottplayertv/id1672208961)

Stream IPTV content from your ISP or other sources on various devices. Manage your playlists and channel icons centrally through a website. Enjoy ad-free viewing of your favorite TV channels.

**Highlights:** Supports HLS, RTSP, TS by UDP, RTMP protocols, M3U8 playlist support, Easy playlist icon management, Ad-free viewing, Centralized control via website

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Amazing app
- 🌟 Best in class
- 👍 Very good app
- 🎉 Excellent
- 🤩 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🔧 Not working
- 🔍 Buggy
- 🔌 Player is not working
- 🔍 Unstable, too many interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to favorite a channel
- Doesn't load M3U playlists
- Glitches when leaving a channel
- Crashes after update
- Doesn't work on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to modify, arrange, and rename lists
- Add transfer between lists
- Add select or delete groups at once
- Add Chromecast support
- Add pop-up video view


### IPTV Smarters Player PRO

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

Stream live TV, movies, and shows from your own digital content sources. This player supports various playlist formats and offers advanced features like EPG, parental controls, and subtitle selection. Enjoy your content across devices with Chromecast and Airplay support.

**Highlights:** Supports Xtream API and M3U playlists, Live TV, VOD, and TV Catchup streaming, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental control and content locking, Subtitle and audio track selection, 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 OttPlayertv free?

OttPlayertv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is rated higher. OttPlayertv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do OttPlayertv or IPTV Smarters Player PRO have ads?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO shows ads; OttPlayertv does not.

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

OttPlayertv ships an update fortnightly, and IPTV Smarters Player PRO weekly. Most recently, OttPlayertv was updated on October 27, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player PRO on October 27, 2026.

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