# IPTV Smarters Player vs IPTV Smarters

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Smarters Player at none against IPTV Smarters's 4. IPTV Smarters Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). IPTV Smarters's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 8%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. IPTV Smarters Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IPTV Smarters Player against 4.6 for IPTV Smarters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of IPTV Smarters Player's written reviews are positive against 36% of IPTV Smarters's.

IPTV Smarters Player ships an update every 5 months, IPTV Smarters every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Player | IPTV Smarters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player/id6443561096/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABDELLAH AMCHTAKOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482746916) | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smarters Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player/id6443561096)

This media player allows you to stream your IPTV playlists. It supports Xtream Codes API, M3U Player, and m3u8 formats. You must provide your own content source from an IPTV provider.

**Highlights:** Play M3U playlists, Support Xtream Codes API, Play m3u8 streams, Add content from IPTV provider, Media player functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Positive review

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App not working
- 🤖 Difficult to use
- 📺 Poor navigation
- 💤 Slow performance
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems
- Unresponsive support

**Requested features**

- Improve instructions and setup process
- Reduce advertisements
- Enhance channel organization and search


### IPTV Smarters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404)

Stream live TV channels, movies, and TV shows from your internet provider or web sources. Supports M3U playlists and HD content for an enhanced viewing experience on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, M3U playlist support, HD content viewing, Catch-up TV functionality, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Promo | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Customizable playlists and favorites
- 👍 Great IPTV player

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear channel labeling
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Unreliable streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load playlists
- Constant buffering and playback issues
- Subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Roku device support
- Improved error handling and troubleshooting
- More affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Player free?

IPTV Smarters Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Smarters free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Smarters Player nor IPTV Smarters shows ads.

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

IPTV Smarters Player ships an update every 5 months, and IPTV Smarters every 8 days. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Player was updated on November 3, 2026 and IPTV Smarters on November 3, 2026.

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