# IPTV Smarters vs MEGO Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters at 4.6 against MEGO Player's 3.0. IPTV Smarters also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 6). MEGO Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

IPTV Smarters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Smarters ships an update weekly, MEGO Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters | MEGO Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mego-player/id6457416352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) | [Mohammed Abuabed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457569943) |

## What reviewers say

### 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. This app supports M3U playlists and allows you to watch HD content directly on your iOS device. Simply add your channel list and enjoy.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Watch movies and TV shows, Supports M3U playlists, Play HD content, Catch-up TV functionality

**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


### MEGO Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mego-player/id6457416352)

Stream live TV channels from around the world with this IPTV app. Enjoy an intuitive interface, high-definition content, and DVR functionality. Choose from flexible subscription plans to access your favorite entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel streaming, High-definition quality, Intuitive user interface, Built-in DVR functionality, Multi-screen viewing support, Advanced search feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters free?

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

### Is MEGO Player free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters is rated higher. IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while MEGO Player averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Smarters nor MEGO Player shows ads.

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

IPTV Smarters ships an update weekly, and MEGO Player every 6 months. Most recently, IPTV Smarters was updated on October 27, 2026 and MEGO Player on October 24, 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.*