# IPTV Player by Smart Stream vs IPTV Smarter Player Lite

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Player by Smart Stream at 4.7 against IPTV Smarter Player Lite's 3.4. IPTV Player by Smart Stream also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). IPTV Smarter Player Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and IPTV Smarter Player Lite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Player by Smart Stream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Player by Smart Stream has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Player by Smart Stream ships an update monthly, IPTV Smarter Player Lite every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player by Smart Stream | IPTV Smarter Player Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarter-player-lite/id6503238440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Tech LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589738309) | [Leapixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729994980) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player by Smart Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-by-smart-stream/id6477695286)

This app allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series by adding your own playlists. It offers features like favoriting content, smart search, and background playback, utilizing the VLCKit player.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, movies, and series, Add M3U and Xtream playlists, Favorite content for quick access, Smart search functionality, Adjust video aspect ratio, Background stream playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Membership | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |


### IPTV Smarter Player Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarter-player-lite/id6503238440)

Stream live TV channels from your internet provider or online sources. Easily import playlists and cast content to your TV. Your privacy is protected as playlist contents are not shared.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV channels, Import M3U and Xtream playlists, Cast content via AirPlay/Chromecast, Privacy protection for playlists, Smart import feature

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly trial offer for full access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Life Time Offer | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Smarter Player Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player by Smart Stream or IPTV Smarter Player Lite?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream is rated higher. IPTV Player by Smart Stream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while IPTV Smarter Player Lite averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player by Smart Stream or IPTV Smarter Player Lite have ads?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream shows ads; IPTV Smarter Player Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player by Smart Stream or IPTV Smarter Player Lite?

IPTV Player by Smart Stream ships an update monthly, and IPTV Smarter Player Lite every 12 months. Most recently, IPTV Player by Smart Stream was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTV Smarter Player Lite on October 24, 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.*