# TV Smart Player vs EthnoNexus

The clearest difference is rating: EthnoNexus at 5.0 against TV Smart Player's 3.5. EthnoNexus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). TV Smart Player's advantage is ratings volume (562 vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Smart Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EthnoNexus asks for nothing beyond the download.

EthnoNexus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Smart Player has 562 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Smart Player ships an update every 6 days, EthnoNexus weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Smart Player | EthnoNexus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-player/id6474898298/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethnonexus/id6754680938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Sevastianov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750743363) | [Stella Chukwueme](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849609351) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-player/id6474898298)

Stream your own IPTV playlists and live media content to your TV. Supports a vast array of audio and video formats, with Chromecast casting capabilities. Users must provide their own legal content and playlists.

**Highlights:** Supports numerous audio/video formats, Chromecast casting to TV, User-provided content and playlists, Live media streaming, IPTV channel playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Smart Player Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fastamu
- ✨ Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Bad
- 🚫 ZERO!!
- 🚫 Is a scam
- 🚫 Nothing works
- 🚫 Don't Download

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Where can I download an M3U file?


### EthnoNexus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethnonexus/id6754680938)

Discover festivals, concerts, and business expos with this event companion app. Securely purchase QR tickets, find verified vendors, and receive real-time updates, maps, and schedules for events in Nigeria and beyond. It supports local payments and offers live analytics for organizers and SMEs.

**Highlights:** Event discovery (festivals, concerts, expos), Secure QR ticket purchasing, Verified vendor marketplace, Real-time event updates, maps, and schedules, Local payment support, Live analytics for organizers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Smart Player free?

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

### Is EthnoNexus free?

EthnoNexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV Smart Player or EthnoNexus?

EthnoNexus is rated higher. TV Smart Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while EthnoNexus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TV Smart Player or EthnoNexus have ads?

TV Smart Player shows ads; EthnoNexus does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Smart Player or EthnoNexus?

TV Smart Player ships an update every 6 days, and EthnoNexus weekly. Most recently, TV Smart Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and EthnoNexus 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.*