Comparison

IPTV Smarters vs Smarter Player +

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Smarters

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
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Your ultimate destination for Online TV shows, movies, and live channels.IPTV is a perfect solution for catch-up TV directly on your iOS devices.Watch IPTV from your internet service provider or free live TV channels from any other source on the web. If you love watching TV on your iOS device and are an IPTV lover, this application is perfect for you. Features: - Just copy and paste the link and the app will fetch your IPTV and play it for you. - Watch live TV online from your iPhone or iPad - M3U playlists support - Wide Variety of Channels - See HD Content - Live TV Streaming And more features are coming soon. How to use the app? - Download and launch the app. -Add the list of channels and play. -Sit back, relax, and enjoy Disclaimer: - IPTV does not provide or include any media or stream content - Users must enter their own content Terms of use: https://multiverseapps.org/terms.html Privacy policy: https://multiverseapps.org/privacy-policy.html

About

Smarter Player +

This media player supports a wide range of video and audio formats, allowing you to stream content from cloud or network sources. It offers features like subtitle support, background playback, and easy playlist management for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Plays local video and audio files
  • Streams from cloud/network sources
  • Supports subtitles and multiple audio tracks
  • Creates and manages playlists
  • Background audio playback
  • Casting support (Chromecast, AirPlay)
Features
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Smarter Player or Aer or IPTV Smarter Player is a powerful, open media player that lets you enjoy all your videos and audio files in one place. With support for a wide range of formats and intuitive controls, Aer Player makes it easy to watch your favorite movies, listen to music, or stream content on the go. Features: Play most local video and audio files without conversion Stream media from your cloud or network sources Support for popular subtitles and multiple audio tracks Create and manage playlists effortlessly Background playback for audio Simple, clean interface for smooth navigation Open files from other apps and cloud services Aer Player is a smarter media player designed for IPTV and personal media playback. Easily open and play your own videos, audio, and playlists with a clean interface, fast navigation, and smooth streaming performance. Highlights: Content Playback with wide format support Playlist Management & Playlist Organizer Personalized Collections for your favorite content Easy Navigation and simple controls Supports casting and external playback: Chrome cast, AirPlay Search Keywords / Supported Types Aer IPTV Smarter Player, Aer Smarter Player, Aer Player, IPTV Smarter Player, Smarters Player, IPTV Player, M3U Player, Smart M3U Player, M3U8 Player smarter, player, iptv, pro, gse, smart, m3u8, smart player, m3u, xciptv, live, xtreme, smart lite, smartplay, HLS, Stream, Xtream Player, XCPlayer, IPTV Movie, IPTV smarters, ott player, cast mqv, pls, aifc, m4r, wav, 3gp, 3g2, flac, avi, m2a, aac, mpa, xhe, m3u, mov, aiff, ttml, vtt, m4v, amr, caf, m4a, m3u8, m4b, mp4, mp1, m1a, mp4, aax, mp2, w64, aa, mp3, itt, au, eac3, webvtt, vtt, ac3, m4p Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPTV Smarters4 screens
Smarter Player +4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPTV Smarters and Smarter Player + both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of IPTV Smarters's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smarter Player +'s. IPTV Smarters also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 58). Smarter Player +'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Smarters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smarter Player + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IPTV Smarters against 4.7 for Smarter Player +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 58, 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 0% of Smarter Player +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Smarters ships an update weekly, Smarter Player + every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Smarters versus Smarter Player +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV SmartersSmarter Player +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better58
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB113 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMultiverseAer Co., Ltd

Customer experience

IPTV Smarters

All ratings1,676 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative56.5%

Smarter Player +

All ratings55 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

IPTV Smarters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to load playlists
  • Constant buffering and playback issues
  • Subscription not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Roku device support
  • Improved error handling and troubleshooting
  • More affordable subscription options

Smarter Player +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IPTV Smarters

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Promo$19.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Smarter Player +

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Smarter Universal Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is IPTV Smarters free?
IPTV Smarters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smarter Player + free?
Smarter Player + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Smarters or Smarter Player +?
Smarter Player + is rated higher. IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Smarter Player + averages 4.7 from 58 ratings.
Do IPTV Smarters or Smarter Player + have ads?
Neither IPTV Smarters nor Smarter Player + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Smarters or Smarter Player +?
IPTV Smarters ships an update weekly, and Smarter Player + every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Smarters was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smarter Player + on October 28, 2026.

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