Comparison

IPTV Smarters Plus Player vs 3CatLAB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

This app allows you to play IPTV playlists from your internet service provider or other authorized sources. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like casting, playlist editing, and parental controls. Download your own content to stream live TV and VOD.

Highlights
  • Play M3U/M3U8 and Xtream Codes playlists
  • Cast to Chromecast and other devices
  • Edit and group playlists
  • Parental control (Premium)
  • Download VOD content
  • EPG support
  • Picture in Picture and live recording (Premium)
Features
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Play IPTV playlists (M3U/M3U8 or Xtream Codes login) that you are authorized to use, for example from your Internet Service Provider. The app does not provide any channels or content. Features: - Cast to your Chromecast device with MPEG-TS and HLS support (Fire TV, Google TV, Smart TV, Chromecast, etc) - Edit your playlists as you want by grouping removing specific groups - Parent control (Premium) - Download VOD content and save it locally - Catch-up / TV archive (Premium) - EPG reminders with local notifications (Premium) - Picture in Picture and live recording (Premium) - Support Xtream-Codes API - Save your favorite channels - Sorting and searching - Built-in powerful IPTV player with support for 4K (change aspect ratio) - Supports network protocols: FTP, HTTP, MMS, RSS/Atom, RTMP, RTP (unicast or multicast), RTSP, UDP, Sat-IP, Smooth Streaming - EPG support in XMLTV, GZIP format - Simple layout and more user-friendly Disclaimer: - GSE Smart IPTV is a video player without any content. - GSE Smart IPTV does not offer any kind of content or media, users must provide their own content. - We simply handle the user information in an intuitive way as long as the user have the access. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://sites.google.com/view/gseiptv https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3CatLAB

Features
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Universal MediaSync turns your iPhone or iPad into a second screen perfectly synchronized with your television. Find the HbbTV TVs on your Wi-Fi network and enjoy the extra content the programme offers — the TV sound in your headphones, audio description, sign language, subtitles, the original version, other audio tracks or interactive experiences — all in sync with what is playing on the big screen. KEY FEATURES • Automatic discovery of compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Private listening: the TV sound straight to your headphones • Accessibility: audio description, sign language video and subtitles • Alternative audio: original version and other languages • Second-screen video, also in full screen • Interactive experiences: open the web experiences that come with the programme, and choose your language when several are offered • Two synchronization modes: High precision, with the TV's native DVB-CSS service, and Compatibility, through the broadcaster's HbbTV app, to work with more TVs • Playback follows the TV, pauses included, and keeps playing with the app in the background • Help centre with compatible TVs and channels • Available in Catalan, Spanish, Basque, English, German, Italian and French HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. 2. Tune in to a channel that offers HbbTV MediaSync or private listening. 3. Open the app, allow access to the local network and pick your TV from the list of detected devices. 4. Choose the audio, video or experience you want and enjoy it in sync. Universal MediaSync is an open-source initiative maintained by the HbbTV community: a single companion app for every broadcaster that wants to offer second-screen experiences, with no need to build a dedicated app. Note: requires a compatible HbbTV television and a channel with MediaSync enabled, both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

IPTV Smarters Plus Player4 screens
3CatLAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3CatLAB at none against IPTV Smarters Plus Player's 5. 3CatLAB also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Plus Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 3CatLAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Smarters Plus Player ships an update every 2 months, 3CatLAB every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Smarters Plus Player versus 3CatLAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Smarters Plus Player3CatLAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre MarinhoCorporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA

Bugs and requests

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

3CatLAB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

IPTV Smarters Plus Player

Subscriptions3
  • IPTV Pro Access$3.997 Days
  • Get Premium Channels$4.291 Month
  • IPTV Pro Access$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Get Premium Channels Discount$9.49
  • Get Premium Channels$16.99
None

3CatLAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Smarters Plus Player free?
IPTV Smarters Plus Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3CatLAB free?
3CatLAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Smarters Plus Player or 3CatLAB have ads?
IPTV Smarters Plus Player shows ads; 3CatLAB does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Smarters Plus Player or 3CatLAB?
IPTV Smarters Plus Player ships an update every 2 months, and 3CatLAB every 6 days. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Plus Player was updated on November 13, 2026 and 3CatLAB on October 30, 2026.

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