# IPTV Smart Player vs Pure

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart Player at 5.0 against Pure's 1.0. IPTV Smart Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Pure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 5 days, Pure every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | Pure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-nova/id6478125192/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-m3u-4k-iptv-player/id6746409727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [Halil Ibrahim Oztekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623260835) |

## 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 |


### Pure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-m3u-4k-iptv-player/id6746409727)

This app is a comprehensive 4K IPTV player for Apple devices, offering seamless streaming of channels, movies, and sports. It supports M3U playlists and provides an optimized interface for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** 4K Ultra HD IPTV streaming, Full M3U IPTV player support, EPG (Electronic Program Guide), Multi-device sync, Optimized for Apple TV with Siri Remote, Favorites, search, and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PureIPTV For One Week | $4.99 | per month |
| PureIPTV for Three Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| PureIPTV for Annually | $17.99 | per year |
| PureIPTV for One Year Family | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Is Pure free?

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

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

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pure averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Smart Player nor Pure shows ads.

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

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 5 days, and Pure every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pure on November 5, 2026.

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