vdrLive vs IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vdrLive
Watch Live TV from your VDR installation on your iOS devices. Access channel lists, current program info, and EPG data. Control your VDR with a virtual remote.
- Live TV streaming
- Channel lists and program info
- EPG information
- Virtual remote control
- Automatic VDR network search
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vdrLive connects your iPhone and iPad to your Video Disk Recorder (VDR) on the local network. Home screen • The channel you watched last with the current program; tap to tune in • Continue watching, on TV now, tonight and new recordings at a glance Live TV and radio • Watch all channels through the streamdev-server plugin, including MPEG-2, H.264 and HEVC, stereo and AC-3 • Swipe to change channels, see the current and next program • Choose audio track and subtitles, adjust deinterlacing and buffering • Mini player (iOS 26.1 or later): playback continues while you browse the guide or your recordings • Picture in picture: the video keeps playing in a floating window, even when you leave the app • Radio keeps playing in the background, with Lock Screen controls iPad and iPhone Duo • Home screen, recordings and timers in two columns: list and details side by side • Channel list next to the playing video • iPhone Duo: partially folded, video and controls sit side by side or one above the other; playback continues as you open and close it Program guide • Guide per channel and guide grid on iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo • Full-text search in the loaded guide • Create timers with pre- and post-recording margins directly from program details • Programs that already have a timer are marked Timers and recordings • Create, edit, deactivate and delete timers • Timer conflicts and search timers when epgsearch is installed • Recordings in folders, resume where you left off • Rename, move and delete recordings, or play them on the TV connected to the VDR More • Remote control for the VDR • Channel logos as well as images and series details for programs and recordings when restfulapi and a scraper plugin are installed • Find VDRs on the local network, multiple servers • Demo mode with fictional channels to try the app without a VDR • Settings from vdrLive 2 are imported Requirements • VDR with SVDRP access for this device (svdrphosts.conf) • For playback: streamdev-server plugin with its HTTP server enabled; it must also allow this device (streamdevhosts.conf). Recordings require streamdev-server 0.6.1 or later • Optional: restfulapi (logos, images), scraper2vdr or tvscraper (images and series details), epgsearch (search timers, conflicts) • More › Settings › VDR Requirements shows which of these are met vdrLive Pro Without a purchase, each playback ends after 3 minutes; all other features can be used without restriction. The in-app purchase vdrLive Pro removes this limit permanently. A purchase from vdrLive 2 remains valid.
IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player
Stream your own M3U playlists and Xtream Codes content with this fast and user-friendly IPTV player. Organize multiple sources and enjoy smooth playback on your Apple devices. Users must provide their own legal content.
- M3U playlist support
- Xtream Codes login
- Smooth playback
- Playlist management
- Modern interface
- Local data storage
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IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player is a modern IPTV player designed for users who want to stream their own M3U playlists and Xtream Codes content with a clean, fast, and easy-to-use viewing experience. What is IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U? IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U is a smart IPTV player that lets you add and play your own IPTV playlists using M3U URLs or Xtream Codes login details. It is built for users who already have legal IPTV access and want a smooth player to manage and watch their content on Apple devices. Does this app support M3U playlists? Yes. IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U supports M3U playlist URLs, allowing you to add your own playlist and start streaming quickly. You can manage playlists in one place and enjoy a simple IPTV player experience without unnecessary complexity. Does it support Xtream Codes login? Yes. The app supports Xtream Codes integration, so users can log in with their own Xtream IPTV credentials and access available content from their IPTV provider. This makes it easier to use IPTV services that support Xtream Codes API access. Is IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U easy to use? Yes. The app is designed with a clean and modern interface so users can add playlists, manage IPTV sources, and start watching content with fewer steps. The simple layout helps make IPTV streaming more organized and user-friendly. How is the playback experience? IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U is built for fast loading, smooth playback, and stable streaming. The player is optimized to reduce interruptions and provide a better viewing experience when using supported M3U playlists or Xtream IPTV services. Can I manage multiple playlists? Yes. The app helps you organize and manage IPTV playlists in one place. This is useful if you use multiple M3U links or Xtream IPTV sources and want a simple way to keep your streaming setup organized. Who should use IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U? This app is useful for users who already have their own legal IPTV playlist, M3U URL, or Xtream Codes login and need a smart IPTV player for easy streaming. It is suitable for users looking for an IPTV player, M3U player, Xtream player, or Smarters-style IPTV viewing experience. Does IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U provide channels or playlists? No. IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U does not provide any TV channels, movies, playlists, subscriptions, or streaming content. Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or Xtream Codes credentials. Is my playlist data private? The app is built with privacy in mind. Your playlists are stored locally on your device, and the app does not require unnecessary account setup to use your own IPTV sources. Why choose IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U? IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U combines M3U playlist support, Xtream Codes login, smooth playback, easy playlist management, and a modern IPTV player interface. It is designed for users who want a simple, fast, and reliable way to watch their own IPTV content. Important Disclaimer: IPTV Smart Player Xtream M3U is only a media player. The app does not host, provide, sell, or promote any content or playlists. Users are responsible for adding only legally obtained content and playlists. MONETIZATION The app offers free, ad-supported access. Optional paid plans unlock premium player features: • Monthly subscriptions: $5.99 or $9.99 • Yearly subscription: $29.99 • Eligible users may receive a 7-day free trial with the yearly plan • Lifetime access: $59.99 one-time purchase Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewable. Prices may vary by region and are shown before purchase. Purchases unlock app functionality only; IPTV channels, playlists, credentials, and content are not included. Privacy Policy: https://smartiptvproplayer.blogspot.com/2026/03/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://smartiptvproplayer.blogspot.com/2026/03/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player at every 6 days against vdrLive's every 7 months. IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). vdrLive's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. vdrLive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
vdrLive ships an update every 7 months, IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vdrLive | IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R&M SimplyTechnologies GmbH | Sunita . |
Customer experience
vdrLive
IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player
In-app purchases
vdrLive
- vdrLive Pro$4.99
IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player
- IPTV Smarters Pro Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- IPTV Smarters Pro - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
- IPTV Smarters Pro - Lifetime Access$59.99
Questions
Is vdrLive free?
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Do vdrLive or IPTV Smarters Pro Smart Player have ads?
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