# IPTV Smarters Player PRO vs Zen IPTV Player

The clearest difference is ads: Zen IPTV Player at none against IPTV Smarters Player PRO's shown. Zen IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 59%) and device support (5 vs 3). IPTV Smarters Player PRO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 161). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Player PRO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Zen IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Player PRO against 4.7 for Zen IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Player PRO has 1.5K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's written reviews are positive against 81% of Zen IPTV Player's.

IPTV Smarters Player PRO ships an update weekly, Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Player PRO | Zen IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews) | **[4.7 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) | [Romain Guyonvarch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580315100) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smarters Player PRO

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

Organize and stream your digital content, including live TV, movies, and sports, across all your devices. This player supports various playlist formats and offers features like parental controls and a program guide.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, Xtream, and XSPF playlists, Built-in IPTV player, Chromecast & Airplay support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental controls, 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


### Zen IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193)

This application provides a streamlined and visually appealing platform for playing IPTV content, including TV channels, movies, and series. It offers advanced playback features like Picture in Picture and automatic version grouping, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced family profiles and content management.

**Highlights:** TV channels, Catchup, Movies, Series playback, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision support, Multi-language subtitles and audio, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Picture in Picture mode, Automatic version grouping, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

### Is Zen IPTV Player free?

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

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

Zen IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Zen IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 161 ratings.

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

IPTV Smarters Player PRO shows ads; Zen IPTV Player does not.

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

IPTV Smarters Player PRO ships an update weekly, and Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Player PRO was updated on November 12, 2026 and Zen IPTV Player on November 12, 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.*