# IPTV Smarters vs SacoTv Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters at 4.6 against SacoTv Player's 3.9. IPTV Smarters also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 9). SacoTv Player's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, 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 SacoTv Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters has 1.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of IPTV Smarters's written reviews are positive against 67% of SacoTv Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IPTV Smarters ships an update every 8 days, SacoTv Player every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters | SacoTv Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters/id6449777404/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacotv-player/id6756561597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) | [Samed Sacid SOYALAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861413029) |

## 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. Supports M3U playlists and HD content for an enhanced viewing experience on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Watch movies and TV shows, M3U playlist support, HD content streaming, Catch-up TV functionality, User-friendly interface

**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


### SacoTv Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacotv-player/id6756561597)

This media player offers a smooth playback experience with a modern, intuitive interface. It allows for easy management of M3U playlists and supports various stream formats with fast loading times and low resource usage.

**Highlights:** High-performance video engine, M3U playlist management, User-friendly interface, Support for various stream formats, Fast loading times, Low resource usage

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SacoTv Premium Monthly | $1.69 | per month |
| SacoTv Premium Yearly | $13.99 | per year |
| SacoTv Premium Lifetime | $23.99 | one-time |
| SacoTv Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters free?

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

### Is SacoTv Player free?

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

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

IPTV Smarters is rated higher. IPTV Smarters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while SacoTv Player averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Smarters nor SacoTv Player shows ads.

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

IPTV Smarters ships an update every 8 days, and SacoTv Player every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV Smarters was updated on November 7, 2026 and SacoTv Player on October 30, 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.*