Comparison

IPTV Smart Player vs MX Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Smart Player

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
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Meet Nova — the easiest way to watch your IPTV playlist. Add it once and all your live channels, movies, and series are ready on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. No clutter, no learning curve: just your content, beautifully organized. GET STARTED IN 3 STEPS 1. Paste your M3U playlist link, or sign in with Xtream 2. Nova sorts everything into live TV, movies, and series for you 3. Tap and watch — setup takes less than a minute EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - Live channels, movies, and series from your playlist, neatly arranged - Automatic categories so you find what you want fast - Search across your entire library in an instant - New arrivals collected for you, so there is always something fresh SMOOTH ON EVERY SCREEN - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV - AirPlay to the big screen whenever you like - Reliable libVLC-based playback that reconnects automatically if a stream drops YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY - Favorites — pin the channels and groups you love - Watch history with resume, so you jump back in where you stopped - Multiple playlists — keep different setups side by side - Face ID / Touch ID on iPhone and iPad to keep your library private FORMATS & SOURCES - M3U, M3U8, and M3U Plus playlists - Xtream API login - Large playlists welcome — 20,000+ channels stay fast and responsive PREMIUM Unlock the best of Nova: - Unlimited watch time, every day — the free version includes a limited amount of viewing per day LANGUAGES & DEVICES - Available in 8 languages: English, Turkish, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean - iPhone & iPad (iOS 16+) and Apple TV (tvOS 16+) Download Nova today — add your playlist and start watching in under a minute. COMPATIBLE WITH - M3U / M3U8 / M3U Plus / Xtream API - AirPlay / libVLC engine This app does not provide any content. You need your own IPTV subscription or M3U playlist URL.

About

MX Player

Stream live TV, movies, and sports with this M3U player. It offers fast loading, 4K support, and detailed content information. Enjoy a smooth viewing experience with customizable favorites and subtitle options.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast M3U playlist loading
  • 4K and Full HD streaming
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Rich movie and series information
  • Favorites list
  • Multiple languages and subtitles
  • Advanced parental controls
Features
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Looking for a high-performance M3U player to effortlessly stream your favorite channels? Introducing MX IPTV Player – a robust and versatile M3U streaming solution designed for iOS, tvOS and macOS. With a sleek, intuitive interface and state-of-the-art streaming technology, MX IPTV Player ensures smooth and uninterrupted playback of live TV, movies, sports, and more. Plus, it supports all screen resolutions, including 4K, guaranteeing a top-tier viewing experience. Key Features of MX IPTV Player: - Lightning-Fast Streaming – Load M3U playlists in seconds, with zero buffering. - Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Interface – Navigate content and channels effortlessly. - 4K & Full HD Ready – Fully optimized for iOS, tvOS, macOS. - Rich Movie & Series Information – Access release dates, cast, trailers, and ratings at a glance. - Favorites List – Quickly access your favorite channels, movies, and series with one tap. - Multiple Languages & Subtitles – Enjoy content in your preferred language and subtitle options. - Advanced Parental Controls – Restrict content access for a safer viewing environment. How to Get Started with MX IPTV Player: - Get an M3U playlist or URL from your content provider (We do not provide content). - Upload your playlist in app. - Activate your account via in-app purchase and start streaming immediately. Take advantage of our 7-day free trial, with full access to all features. After the trial, simply purchase an activation license to continue using the app via in-app purchase.

Screenshots

IPTV Smart Player4 screens
MX Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Smart Player at every 5 days against MX Player's monthly. MX Player's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Smart Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MX Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV Smart Player against 5.0 for MX Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 5 days, MX Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Smart Player versus MX Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Smart PlayerMX Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNihat BasmacıStar Media Tech LLC

Customer experience

IPTV Smart Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MX Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IPTV Smart Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly | 1-Week Free Trial |3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly | 1-Week Free Trial |3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Use$39.99
  • Unlimited$49.99
1 purchases

MX Player

One-time1
  • Activation$12.99

Questions

Is IPTV Smart Player free?
IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV Smart Player or MX Player?
IPTV Smart Player and MX Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do IPTV Smart Player or MX Player have ads?
Neither IPTV Smart Player nor MX Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Smart Player or MX Player?
IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 5 days, and MX Player monthly. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and MX Player on October 30, 2026.

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