# IPTV Player vs IPTV Smart Pro

The clearest difference is price: IPTV Player at Free against IPTV Smart Pro's $5.99. IPTV Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). IPTV Smart Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (324 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

IPTV Player is free to download; IPTV Smart Pro costs $5.99 up front. IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPTV Smart Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Pro has 324 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, IPTV Smart Pro monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Player | IPTV Smart Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews)** | [4.6 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-pro-live-tv/id6478398981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **324** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [Mehmet Akif Saroglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732697117) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-nova/id6478125192)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your M3U playlists or Xtream Codes servers. Enjoy thousands of channels in HD across your Apple devices with features like picture-in-picture and watch history. Unlock an ad-free, high-quality experience with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Live Channels, Movies & Series, Multiple Playlist Organization, VLC-Powered Playback Engine, Watch History & Favorites, Picture-in-Picture Mode, Face ID / Touch ID Protection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly \| 1-Week Free Trial \| | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Use | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Smart Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-pro-live-tv/id6478398981)

Stream live TV, movies, and series with advanced playback controls and intelligent organization. Seamlessly sync your viewing progress and settings across devices. This powerful player offers complete control over your content management and personalization.

**Highlights:** Live TV, Movies, and Series Streaming, Advanced Playback Controls, Cross-Device Sync, Content Organization & Personalization, SmartSwitch for uninterrupted playback, EPG and Replay Support, 4K and HEVC Streaming

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎥 Great for live TV
- 💡 Useful multi-screen functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 📺 Unreliable playback for movies and series
- 🔍 Search function not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during channel loading
- Inability to navigate back to main menu
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
- Missing or incorrect channel information

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort and filter channels
- Improve EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
- Implement resume playback feature
- Add more language and subtitle options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart Pro free?

IPTV Smart Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Player or IPTV Smart Pro?

IPTV Player is rated higher. IPTV Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Smart Pro averages 4.6 from 324 ratings.

### Do IPTV Player or IPTV Smart Pro have ads?

Neither IPTV Player nor IPTV Smart Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Player or IPTV Smart Pro?

IPTV Player ships an update every 5 days, and IPTV Smart Pro monthly. Most recently, IPTV Player was updated on November 4, 2026 and IPTV Smart Pro on November 4, 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.*