# IPTV Smarters Plus Player vs Smarters Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smarters Pro at every 3 weeks against IPTV Smarters Plus Player's every 2 months. Smarters Pro also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 2.3K). IPTV Smarters Plus Player's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 14%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.29 per month and Smarters Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Smarters Plus Player against 4.5 for Smarters Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smarters Pro's.

IPTV Smarters Plus Player ships an update every 2 months, Smarters Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Plus Player | Smarters Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews) | **[4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro/id6450746159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.1% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) | [Tech Smarters Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694705378) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smarters Plus Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076)

Stream live TV channels from your ISP or online sources. Organize playlists, cast to various devices, and download video-on-demand content. Supports multiple network protocols and EPG formats for a comprehensive viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Chromecast casting, Playlist editing and grouping, Parental controls, VOD download, Xtream-Codes API support, Favorite channels, 4K playback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium Channels | $4.29 | per month |
| Get Premium Channels Discount | $9.49 | one-time |
| Get Premium Channels | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response
- 👍 Does its job well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Crashes, crashes, crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't load playlist
- 🐛 Keeps asking to pay again
- 🐛 Doesn't allow to load m3u or xtream codes

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist not loading
- Subscription issues
- Constant crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add option to load local playlist
- Improve EPG integration
- Add picture-in-picture support


### Smarters Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro/id6450746159)

This app is a versatile media player supporting various formats like M3U and JSON playlists. It allows users to play personal media from local storage or remote sources, offering a smooth, high-quality viewing experience for live streams, video-on-demand, and audio.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Supports M3U and JSON playlists, High-quality playback, Personalized viewing experience, Plays local and remote media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Smarters Pro | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great streaming experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Doesn't work as promised
- 🐛 Landscape mode issues
- 🐛 Casting problems

**Reported bugs**

- Movies and series not loading
- Live TV not working
- Unable to turn off subtitles
- Favorites not saving
- Channels not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Add channel guide
- Improve search functionality
- Provide option to hide groups
- Add support for subtitles
- Improve EPG on Apple TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?

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

### Is Smarters Pro free?

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

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

Smarters Pro is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Smarters Pro averages 4.5 from 9K ratings.

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

Both IPTV Smarters Plus Player and Smarters Pro show ads.

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

IPTV Smarters Plus Player ships an update every 2 months, and Smarters Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Plus Player was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smarters Pro on October 29, 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.*