# IPTV Smart Player vs Stream Master

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart Player at 5.0 against Stream Master's 4.2. IPTV Smart Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stream Master sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 5 days, Stream Master every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | Stream Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-master-iptv-m3u-player/id6740746290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [CmoonTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/978830695) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smart Player

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

Easily stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV playlists. Organize your content automatically and enjoy smooth playback across Apple devices. Setup takes less than a minute.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream API support, Automatic content categorization, Universal search, Favorites and watch history, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV), AirPlay support, Privacy with Face ID/Touch ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 |


### Stream Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-master-iptv-m3u-player/id6740746290)

This app is an IPTV player that allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your own playlists. It supports M3U and Xtream Codes, offers a TV guide, recording capabilities, and casting to your TV. Enhance your viewing experience with features like Multi-View and offline downloads in the Pro version.

**Highlights:** Plays M3U and Xtream playlists, Live TV guide (EPG), Program reminders and catch-up, Multi-View and recording (DVR), Casting to TV (AirPlay, Chromecast), Offline downloads

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Montly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Is Stream Master free?

Stream Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smart Player or Stream Master?

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stream Master averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smart Player or Stream Master have ads?

Stream Master shows ads; IPTV Smart Player does not.

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

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 5 days, and Stream Master every 5 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and Stream Master 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.*