# IPTV Smarters vs IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Smarters at none against IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB's shown. IPTV Smarters also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 235). IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 36%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IPTV Smarters against 4.7 for IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of IPTV Smarters's written reviews are positive against 67% of IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB's.

IPTV Smarters ships an update weekly, IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters | IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews) | **[4.7 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-xtream-stb/id6479612174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) | [Phong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731047500) |

## 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


### IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-xtream-stb/id6479612174)

Access a vast library of live TV channels, movies, and shows from your IPTV provider. Enjoy seamless, high-quality streaming on your iPhone or iPad without cable. Simply add your provider's link to start watching.

**Highlights:** Access live TV, movies, and shows, Seamless streaming playback, High-definition quality, Supports wide range of video formats, Simple M3U link setup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly IPTV Player | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly IPTV Player | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player: Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smarters or IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB?

IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB is rated higher. IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB averages 4.7 from 235 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smarters or IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB have ads?

IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB shows ads; IPTV Smarters does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Smarters or IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB?

IPTV Smarters ships an update weekly, and IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB every 4 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Smarters was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player Xtream STB on October 27, 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.*