# Smarters Pro vs IPTV Smarters Player PRO

Smarters Pro and IPTV Smarters Player PRO both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smarters Pro's. Smarters Pro's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smarters Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Smarters Pro against 4.6 for IPTV Smarters Player PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smarters Pro has 8.2K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Smarters Pro's written reviews are positive against 58% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's.

Smarters Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Smarters Player PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smarters Pro | IPTV Smarters Player PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro/id6450746159/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tech Smarters Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694705378) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### Smarters Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarters-pro/id6450746159)

This app is a versatile media player supporting various formats like M3U and JSON playlists. It allows users to play personal media from local storage or remote sources, offering a smooth, high-quality viewing experience for live streams, video-on-demand, and audio.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Supports M3U and JSON playlists, High-quality playback, Personalized viewing experience, Plays local and remote media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Smarters Pro | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great streaming experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Doesn't work as promised
- 🐛 Landscape mode issues
- 🐛 Casting problems

**Reported bugs**

- Movies and series not loading
- Live TV not working
- Unable to turn off subtitles
- Favorites not saving
- Channels not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Add channel guide
- Improve search functionality
- Provide option to hide groups
- Add support for subtitles
- Improve EPG on Apple TV


### IPTV Smarters Player PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341)

Stream live TV, movies, and shows from your own digital content sources. This player supports various playlist formats and offers advanced features like EPG, parental controls, and subtitle selection. Enjoy your content across devices with Chromecast and Airplay support.

**Highlights:** Supports Xtream API and M3U playlists, Live TV, VOD, and TV Catchup streaming, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental control and content locking, Subtitle and audio track selection, Favorites and viewing history

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy installation and user-friendly
- 🚀 Seamless streaming
- 🚀 Stable and no glitches
- 👍 Great layout and design
- 🚀 Efficient app with best quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Casting/AirPlay not working properly
- 🐛 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) not working
- 🐛 Frequent buffering issues
- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't restart
- 🐛 Paid app but not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- System shuts down and won't restart
- Can't load or play channels
- Paid subscription but no channels received
- Casting only works for audio, not video

**Requested features**

- Add PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode
- Implement ability to favorite TV shows
- Add option to download all content
- Improve download speeds
- Provide better support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smarters Pro free?

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

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smarters Pro or IPTV Smarters Player PRO?

IPTV Smarters Player PRO is rated higher. Smarters Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Smarters Pro or IPTV Smarters Player PRO have ads?

Both Smarters Pro and IPTV Smarters Player PRO show ads.

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

Smarters Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Smarters Player PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smarters Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player PRO on September 25, 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.*