# IPTV Smart Player vs MX Player

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | MX Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-iptv-player/id6744751257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [Star Media Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809178937) |

## 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 |


### MX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-player-iptv-player/id6744751257)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*