# Fetch Mobi vs IPTV Player by Smart Stream

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player by Smart Stream at 4.8 against Fetch Mobi's 3.4. IPTV Player by Smart Stream also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 5). Fetch Mobi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Fetch Mobi asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Player by Smart Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player by Smart Stream has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fetch Mobi ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Player by Smart Stream monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fetch Mobi | IPTV Player by Smart Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fetch-mobi/id462093663/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FetchTV Content Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/462093666) | [Happy Tech LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589738309) |

## What reviewers say

### Fetch Mobi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fetch-mobi/id462093663)

Stream selected channels, TV shows, and movies on your iPhone or iPad. Download content for offline viewing, use your device as a remote, and manage recordings. Engage with social media while watching.

**Highlights:** Stream selected channels, TV shows, and movies, Download content for offline viewing, Use as a remote control, Browse TV guide and set recordings, Social media integration for comments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Player by Smart Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286)

This app allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series by adding your own playlists. It offers features like favoriting content, smart search, and background playback, utilizing the VLCKit player.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Add M3U and Xtream playlists, Favorite content for quick access, Smart search functionality, Adjust video aspect ratio, Background stream playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Membership | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fetch Mobi free?

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

### Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fetch Mobi or IPTV Player by Smart Stream?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is rated higher. Fetch Mobi averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Player by Smart Stream averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do Fetch Mobi or IPTV Player by Smart Stream have ads?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream shows ads; Fetch Mobi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fetch Mobi or IPTV Player by Smart Stream?

Fetch Mobi ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Player by Smart Stream monthly. Most recently, Fetch Mobi was updated on October 14, 2026 and IPTV Player by Smart Stream on September 23, 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.*