# TV Smart Player vs Comp Study

The clearest difference is rating: Comp Study at 5.0 against TV Smart Player's 3.5. Comp Study also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). TV Smart Player's advantage is ratings volume (561 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. Comp Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comp Study 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 561 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Smart Player ships an update every 6 days, Comp Study every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Smart Player | Comp Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-smart-player/id6474898298/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comp-studyrush/id6807701207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **561** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Sevastianov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750743363) | [Porter Makayla Holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798608212) |

## 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?


### Comp Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comp-studyrush/id6807701207)

Create custom photo frames and posters with drama show stills, quotes, and character profiles. Log your viewing experience with a drama journal and share your creations with friends. Explore popular themes and immerse yourself in short drama content.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo frames, Poster creation with quotes, Character and casting profiles, Drama watching journal, Content sharing, Themed content access

**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 Comp Study free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Smart Player or Comp Study?

Comp Study is rated higher. TV Smart Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while Comp Study averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TV Smart Player or Comp Study have ads?

Both TV Smart Player and Comp Study show ads.

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

TV Smart Player ships an update every 6 days, and Comp Study every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Smart Player was updated on October 20, 2026 and Comp Study on October 14, 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.*