Comparison

Jellyflix vs IPTV Smart Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jellyflix

This open-source application provides a user-friendly interface for playing your personal video collection from Jellyfin servers. Enjoy seamless playback across multiple platforms with features like multiple profiles, search, library view, and offline mode.

Highlights
  • Jellyfin video playback
  • Multiple profiles
  • Search and library view
  • Cross-platform interface
  • Transcoded download support (beta)
  • Offline mode
Features
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Jellyflix is an open-source Jellyfin client for video playback. It's available for all major platforms, doesn't collect your data, is very easy to use and has all the features you need to playback your personal movie collection. Features include: - video playback of your Jellyfin content - multiple profiles - search and library view - the same interface for almost every platform - transcoded download support (in beta) - offline mode - quick connect

About

IPTV Smart Player

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U)
  • 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback
  • Favorites and Continue Watching
  • Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
  • Picture in Picture and multi-screen support
Features
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Strimix is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or supply any channels, movies, series, playlists, or subscriptions. A valid provider account and legally authorized content are required. ABOUT STRIMIX Strimix is a premium IPTV player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Bring your own provider and get live TV, movies, and shows in one beautifully designed app, with a real TV guide, catch-up, Multiview, and the Nova player for stunning 4K HDR playback. KEY FEATURES • Works with your provider: Stalker portals, XTREAM Codes, and M3U playlists • Nova Player: 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision playback on supported streams • iCloud Sync: portals, settings, favorites, and watch history on all your Apple devices LIVE TV • Now, Next, and Later for every channel at a glance • A full TV guide that stays up to date in the background • Catch-up: watch past programmes from your provider's archive, then jump back to live • Multiview: watch up to four channels at once and switch layouts in a tap • Favorites, channel search, and category management MOVIES & SHOWS • Continue Watching and watchlists • Rich details with artwork, trailers, cast, ratings, and every season and episode • Discover: curated picks from your own library SPORTS • Upcoming and live fixtures matched to your own channels • Live scores on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on iPhone PLAYER • Subtitles in any language, with built-in OpenSubtitles search • Adjustable subtitle size and audio track selection • Picture in Picture and AirPlay where supported • Record live TV on Mac and iPhone DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • Layouts made for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • An Apple TV experience built around the Siri Remote • Quick setup on Apple TV using your iPhone Strimix focuses on speed, simplicity, and premium design. Whether you are watching live channels, exploring a movie library, or continuing a series, everything is organized to feel smooth, intuitive, and immersive. Privacy Policy: https://luminoxe.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://luminoxe.com/terms

Screenshots

Jellyflix4 screens
IPTV Smart Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart Player at 4.5 against Jellyflix's 2.8. IPTV Smart Player also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months). Jellyflix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Jellyflix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jellyflix's written reviews are positive against 66% of IPTV Smart Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jellyflix ships an update every 8 months, IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Jellyflix versus IPTV Smart Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJellyflixIPTV Smart Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings)4.5 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1342 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan-David KienzleLuminoxe

Customer experience

Jellyflix

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral27.8%
Negative38.9%

IPTV Smart Player

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.1%

In-app purchases

None

Jellyflix

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

IPTV Smart Player

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly - Family$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$9.991 Year
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  • PRO Yearly - Family$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Lifetime$19.99
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Jellyflix free?
Jellyflix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Smart Player free?
IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jellyflix or IPTV Smart Player?
IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. Jellyflix averages 2.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.
Do Jellyflix or IPTV Smart Player have ads?
IPTV Smart Player shows ads; Jellyflix does not.
Which is updated more often, Jellyflix or IPTV Smart Player?
Jellyflix ships an update every 8 months, and IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Most recently, Jellyflix was updated on November 4, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on November 9, 2026.

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