IPTV Smarters Player vs OnAir Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV Smarters Player
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.
- Play M3U playlists
- Support Xtream Codes API
- Play m3u8 streams
- Add content from IPTV provider
- Media player functionality
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Smarter M3U Player is a media player that allows users to play their content Support Xtream Codes API, M3U Player and m3u8. Note: our app doesn't provide any kind of media content. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch it
OnAir Client
Manage and play multimedia content from local storage or online sources like IPTV and OTT. Supports various online content types and local media formats. Can also scan QR codes for content sharing and portal import from compatible devices.
- Play IPTV, OTT, and STB content
- Supports M3U Playlist URL, Xtream API
- Plays local audio, video, and pictures
- QR code scanning for content sharing
- Import portals via QR code
- Supports M3U8 streaming links
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OnAir Client is used manage and play all sorts of multimedia content from your local store or from any online source like IPTV ( Internet Protocol TV), OTT (Over The Top) and STB (Set Top Box). The online content types include M3U Playlist URL, Xtream API, Stalker / MAG, M3U8 Streaming Link. Local Media Includes Audio, Video and Pictures in All Formates. Moreover it can also Scan QR Code from OnAir G3 Application that comes with Optic STBs and used as a supportive client to share contact being played on your TV by scanning the QR Code presented on your tv screen. In addition to that, you can also Import Portals that are already logged in to your Optic STBs to your smartphone just by scanning a QR code that is displayed in Portal History menu of OnAir G3. Desclaimer: All the links which are being played in the app are being used by users on their free will and no rights to read, add, update, delete data from the player. Users are using the links on their free will. The app doesn't include any url or content in itself.
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Verdict
IPTV Smarters Player and OnAir Client both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of OnAir Client's written reviews are positive against 8% of IPTV Smarters Player's. OnAir Client also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). IPTV Smarters Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price, rating, ads 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. OnAir Client sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.5 for OnAir Client. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Player has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of IPTV Smarters Player's written reviews are positive against 77% of OnAir Client's.
IPTV Smarters Player ships an update every 5 months, OnAir Client fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV Smarters Player | OnAir Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABDELLAH AMCHTAKOU | Mubbsher Abbas |
Customer experience
IPTV Smarters Player
OnAir Client
Bugs and requests
IPTV Smarters Player
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Compatibility problems
- Unresponsive support
Requested features
3 requests- Improve instructions and setup process
- Reduce advertisements
- Enhance channel organization and search
OnAir Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IPTV Smarters Player
No in-app purchases
OnAir Client
- onAir Monthly$0.991 Month
- 1 Mobile Device Monthly$1.991 Month
- 1 Mobile + 2 TV Monthly$2.991 Month
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- 1 Mobile Yearly$4.991 Year
- Annually Subscription$4.991 Year
- 1 Mobile + 2 TV Devices Yearly$8.991 Year
Questions
Is IPTV Smarters Player free?
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