Comparison

Pocket CloudWatcher 2 vs IPTV SmartStream Player

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

Head to head
About

Pocket CloudWatcher 2

Features
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Enjoy weather detection capabilities of your Pocket CloudWatcher 2 without the need of a PC. View weather condition Define alarms for bad weather

About

IPTV SmartStream Player

This application is a video player designed for iOS devices. It supports major video formats, 4K content, subtitles, and dual audio. Users must provide their own IPTV playlists or streams to watch content.

Highlights
  • Supports major video formats
  • 4K content support
  • Subtitle and dual audio
  • Global search and favorites
  • Parental controls
  • Multiple language support
  • Speed test
Features
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IPTV SmartStream Player is video player for iOS, iPad, IPTV Stream Player comes with powerful built in video player IPTV SmartStream Player Features: - Supports major video formats - 4K Content supports - Subtitle and Dual Audio - Global Search - Global favourites -Recent Playlist - Parental Control - Hide Content - Multiple Language Supports -Speed Test IMPORTANT SmartStream Player doesn't provide any sources of TV channels. It is a player only. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch TV channels. The Official IPTV Stream Player does not contain any media content. This app is a video player like other video player NOTES: NOTES: -IPTV Smart Stream Player does NOT provide, host, sell, or stream any TV channels or media content. -The app does NOT include any preloaded channels, playlists, or subscriptions. -Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or streams (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8). -Smart Stream Player is only a media player and not an IPTV service or content provider. -All content streamed through the app is entirely provided and managed by the user. -Only legally obtained streams are allowed in Our app, Import your own legally obtained IPTV playlist or stream. -The app does NOT sell access to live TV, movies, or series. -Premium features do not unlock or provide any content. -No subscription inside our app is tied to official channels. -Our app do not sell access to content. -Our app do not facilitate illegal access. -Smart Stream Player has no affiliation with any third-party IPTV providers. -Streaming copyrighted material without proper authorization is not supported. -EPG availability depends on the user’s playlist provider and cannot be guaranteed. -Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they stream. -We do not promote or offer any copyrighted content. -Users have to add their own content. -Screenshots shown on this page are provided as examples only. -We don't sell any copyright content. -We don't endorse the streaming of copyright content

Screenshots

Pocket CloudWatcher 24 screens
IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket CloudWatcher 2 at none against IPTV SmartStream Player's 1. Pocket CloudWatcher 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket CloudWatcher 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket CloudWatcher 2 ships an update every 9 days, IPTV SmartStream Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket CloudWatcher 2 versus IPTV SmartStream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket CloudWatcher 2IPTV SmartStream Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunatico Astronomia S. L.ASAPP STUDIO

In-app purchases

None

Pocket CloudWatcher 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99

Questions

Is Pocket CloudWatcher 2 free?
Pocket CloudWatcher 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket CloudWatcher 2 or IPTV SmartStream Player have ads?
IPTV SmartStream Player shows ads; Pocket CloudWatcher 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket CloudWatcher 2 or IPTV SmartStream Player?
Pocket CloudWatcher 2 ships an update every 9 days, and IPTV SmartStream Player weekly. Most recently, Pocket CloudWatcher 2 was updated on September 5, 2026 and IPTV SmartStream Player on September 7, 2026.

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