# IPTV Smarters Plus Player vs Xtream IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Plus Player at 4.5 against Xtream IPTV Smart Player's 2.0. IPTV Smarters Plus Player also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). Xtream IPTV Smart Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Xtream IPTV Smart Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Plus Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Plus Player has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of IPTV Smarters Plus Player's written reviews are positive against 33% of Xtream IPTV Smart Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Plus Player | Xtream IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-plus-player/id6443493076/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smart-player/id6477328570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) | [Yasir Majeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326144589) |

## 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


### Xtream IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtream-iptv-smart-player/id6477328570)

Watch live TV channels from around the world on your iOS device. Customize playlists, navigate with ease, and enjoy a vast selection of entertainment. This app requires users to provide their own content streams.

**Highlights:** Live TV Channels, Customizable Playlist, User-Friendly Interface, Multiple Format Playback, Regular Updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?

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

### Is Xtream IPTV Smart Player free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters Plus Player is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Plus Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Xtream IPTV Smart Player averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smarters Plus Player or Xtream IPTV Smart Player have ads?

IPTV Smarters Plus Player shows ads; Xtream IPTV Smart Player does not.

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

IPTV Smarters Plus Player ships an update every 2 months, and Xtream IPTV Smart Player every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Plus Player was updated on October 27, 2026 and Xtream IPTV Smart Player on October 20, 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.*