Comparison

IPTV Player by Smart Stream vs Boxly

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Boxly

Features
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BoxlyTV — Live TV, Sports, Football & Cricket Streaming Player BoxlyTV is a premium IPTV media player that lets you stream your own M3U / M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes–compatible portals with a smooth, modern experience. Watch Live TV, Live Sports, "Live Football TV," Live Cricket TV, Movies, and TV Series — anytime, anywhere — on your iPhone and iPad. Designed with a clean, dark interface built for smooth, buffer-free watching, whether you're streaming a live football match, a live cricket match, or your favorite series. Key Features: M3U / M3U8 Playlist Player Xtream Codes API Support Live TV Streaming Live Sports Streaming Live Football TV Player Live Cricket TV Player Movies & TV Series Streaming IPTV Player for iPhone & iPad Dark Mode, Modern UI Fast Channel Switching, EPG Support BoxlyTV does not contain any preloaded playlists or channels. Users must import their own content. BoxlyTV is not affiliated with any third-party IPTV providers, sports leagues, or broadcasters. We do not support or promote streaming copyrighted material without proper permission from the copyright holders. BoxlyTV only displays and plays the content that users add. You are responsible for using authorized sources and following the laws of your country.

Screenshots

IPTV Player by Smart Stream4 screens
Boxly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxly at none against IPTV Player by Smart Stream's 2. Boxly also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). IPTV Player by Smart Stream's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 Player by Smart Stream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Boxly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player by Smart Stream ships an update monthly, Boxly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV Player by Smart Stream versus Boxly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player by Smart StreamBoxly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Tech LTDSonia Sonia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Player by Smart Stream

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Pro Yearly Membership1 Month trial$14.991 Year
None

Boxly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player by Smart Stream free?
IPTV Player by Smart Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxly free?
Boxly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Player by Smart Stream or Boxly have ads?
Both IPTV Player by Smart Stream and Boxly show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player by Smart Stream or Boxly?
IPTV Player by Smart Stream ships an update monthly, and Boxly every 4 days. Most recently, IPTV Player by Smart Stream was updated on November 4, 2026 and Boxly on October 29, 2026.

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