# IPTV Smart Player vs TV Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart Player at 4.6 against TV Smart Player's 3.5. IPTV Smart Player also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 13%) and ratings volume (26K vs 552). TV Smart Player's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 26K ratings behind it against 552, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of IPTV Smart Player's written reviews are positive against 13% of TV Smart Player's.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update monthly, TV Smart Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | TV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395/reviews)** | [3.5 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-player/id6474898298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 552 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitri Iasibis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672996) | [Vladislav Sevastianov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750743363) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6448987395)

This app acts as a versatile media player for your own content and live streams. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, allowing you to organize and access your favorite channels and playlists easily. Enjoy a personalized entertainment experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Plays user-added content and live IPTV streams, Supports a wide range of video and audio formats, Organizes channels and playlists, User-friendly interface, Filtering options for easy searching, Portable entertainment experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smarters Player | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent stream quality
- 👍 Great player and pricing
- 🚀 Efficient and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work, app not functioning
- 🐛 Channels not working, app not delivering
- 👎 Difficult to use, no instructions
- 👎 Scam, doesn't provide what's promised

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading
- Constant errors and issues
- Subscription not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast to smart TV
- Alphabetical channel listing
- More language support


### TV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-player/id6474898298)

Stream your own IPTV playlists and live media content to your TV. Supports a vast array of audio and video formats, with Chromecast casting capabilities. Users must provide their own legal content and playlists.

**Highlights:** Supports numerous audio/video formats, Chromecast casting to TV, User-provided content and playlists, Live media streaming, IPTV channel playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Smart Player Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fastamu
- ✨ Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Bad
- 🚫 ZERO!!
- 🚫 Is a scam
- 🚫 Nothing works
- 🚫 Don't Download

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Where can I download an M3U file?


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Is TV Smart Player free?

TV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smart Player or TV Smart Player?

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while TV Smart Player averages 3.5 from 552 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smart Player or TV Smart Player have ads?

Both IPTV Smart Player and TV Smart Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Smart Player or TV Smart Player?

IPTV Smart Player ships an update monthly, and TV Smart Player every 6 days. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on September 27, 2026 and TV Smart Player on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*