# IPTV Smarters Player PRO vs Ib Player

The clearest difference is ads: Ib Player at none against IPTV Smarters Player PRO's shown. Ib Player also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). IPTV Smarters Player PRO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 48%). 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 Ib Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Ib Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 470 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of IPTV Smarters Player PRO's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ib Player's.

IPTV Smarters Player PRO ships an update weekly, Ib Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Player PRO | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6451247341/reviews) | **[4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 470 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Player PRO free?

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

### Is Ib Player free?

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

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

Ib Player is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Player PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ib Player averages 4.7 from 470 ratings.

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

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

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

IPTV Smarters Player PRO ships an update weekly, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Player PRO was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ib Player on October 13, 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.*