IPTV Player by Smart Stream vs IPTV MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPTV Player by Smart Stream
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.
- 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
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IPTV Player by Smart Stream - Your Ultimate Streaming Solution Watch your favorite digital content, live TV streams, movies, and series with the IPTV Player by Smart Stream. This complete smart IPTV player solution is now available for download. Disclaimer: IPTV Player by Smart Stream does not provide any content and has no affiliation with any third-party provider. Features: * Browse movies and series in detail, with support for seasons and episodes for series. * Favorite your content like movies, series, live TVs, and videos for quick access. * Use smart search to find what you're looking for. * Change the video's aspect ratio to watch in your style. * Add multiple m3u stream & Xtream stream playlists. * Continue playing your stream in the background. Warnings: * It uses the VLCKit player, maintained by the developer of VLC. * The screenshots shown are examples only and do not point to any actual video content. Neither IPTV Player by Smart Stream nor its founder provides digital content and is not responsible for your content. To use this application, you are asked to provide your digital content. * Sample videos and images are in the Public Domain and do not violate any copyright. Disclaimer: * IPTV Player by Smart Stream does not provide or solicit any audiovisual content to users. * IPTV Player by Smart Stream has no affiliation with any third-party provider. * Users must provide their content. * We strictly do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission from the copyright holder. Subscription Information: Recurring billing. Cancel anytime. $1.99 for the first month then $19.99/year or 3 Days Free Trial then $1.99/week Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rOkkQbSFKM02clBXZs8ETgRwuxUPMt66_c3G7b4zrRc/edit?usp=sharing Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDOMoyUJmpIshCDJ69Gb9rkyqUbhQ7UgJxANAQbFHhA/edit?usp=sharing
IPTV MAX
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IPTV MAX is a fast, modern player for your IPTV streams. Bring your M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials from any provider, and IPTV MAX gives you a clean Live TV grid, full EPG, catch-up, movies, and series — synced across every device you sign in on. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add IPTV sources via M3U URL, M3U file, or Xtream Codes (username + password + portal URL) • Browse Live TV with a real electronic program guide (EPG), now / next, and channel logos • Catch-up — rewind anything that aired in the last few days, if your provider supports it • Watch on-demand movies and TV series from your provider's VOD catalog • Create a watchlist to keep track of what's next • Pick up where you left off — resume position syncs across phone, tablet, and other devices • Multiple profiles so each household member keeps their own watch history • Picture-in-picture, AirPlay, and external display support • Subtitle and audio track selection on movies and series IPTV MAX+ A free 7-day trial unlocks IPTV MAX+: unlimited IPTV sources, up to 4 profiles, watchlist, and full cross-device sync of your watch history and favorites. Plans after the trial: • Monthly — €2.99 / month • Yearly — €14.99 / year (save 58%) • Lifetime — €29.99 one-time WE DO NOT PROVIDE IPTV CONTENT IPTV MAX is a player. It does not include, host, or sell any TV channels, movies, or sports broadcasts. To use the app you need an IPTV subscription from a third-party provider that supplies M3U or Xtream credentials. You are responsible for the legality of the content you play. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The 7-day free trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically at the listed price until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iptv-max.xyz/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IPTV MAX at none against IPTV Player by Smart Stream's shown. IPTV MAX also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). IPTV Player by Smart Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. IPTV Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and IPTV MAX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IPTV Player by Smart Stream ships an update monthly, IPTV MAX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPTV Player by Smart Stream | IPTV MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Happy Tech LTD | Ghassan El ghoul |
In-app purchases
IPTV Player by Smart Stream
- Pro Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.497 Days
- Pro Yearly Membership1 Month trial$14.991 Year
IPTV MAX
- IPTV MAX+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- IPTV MAX+ Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- IPTV MAX+ Lifetime$24.99
Questions
Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?
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