# IPTV Smarters Player vs Xciptv

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Smarters Player at none against Xciptv's shown. IPTV Smarters Player also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 751). Xciptv's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 8%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IPTV Smarters Player against 4.5 for Xciptv. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 751 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of IPTV Smarters Player's written reviews are positive against 25% of Xciptv's.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Player | Xciptv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player/id6443561096/reviews)** | [4.5 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xciptv/id6471280288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 751 |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **25.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ABDELLAH AMCHTAKOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482746916) | [Aicha Ounaissar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613773648) |

## 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


### Xciptv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xciptv/id6471280288)

Discover movies and TV shows with this app. Explore free options, new releases, and top-rated content. Manage your viewing with favorites and a watch list, and easily find what to watch next.

**Highlights:** Vast movie and TV show collection, Free-to-watch options, New releases and top-rated content, Integrated calendar for premieres, Customizable favorites and watch lists, Intuitive search function

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent content
- ⭐ Great alternative app
- ⭐ Top-notch performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🚫 Useless app
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🤖 Fake app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login
- App not working
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Requested features**

- M3U login option
- Restore previous version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Player free?

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

### Is Xciptv free?

Xciptv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

IPTV Smarters Player is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Xciptv averages 4.5 from 751 ratings.

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

Xciptv shows ads; IPTV Smarters Player does not.

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