# IPTV Smarters vs Rubu Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters at 4.6 against Rubu Player's 1.0. IPTV Smarters also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Rubu 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. Rubu Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Smarters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters | Rubu Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubu-player/id6463143367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) | [RUBU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704135300) |

## 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

**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


### Rubu Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubu-player/id6463143367)

This smart IPTV player lets you stream content from various sources, manage multiple playlists, and cast to your TV. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and replay for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Content Search, Multiple Playlists Support, Chromecast Compatibility, Picture in Picture (PiP), AirPlay Integration, Replay Functionality

**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 Rubu Player free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters is rated higher. IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Rubu Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Smarters nor Rubu Player shows ads.

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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.*