# SmallTube vs OpenIPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenIPTV at 100% against SmallTube's 0%. OpenIPTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). SmallTube's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenIPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmallTube's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenIPTV's.

SmallTube ships an update every 2 days, OpenIPTV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmallTube | OpenIPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltube/id6502561505/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openiptv/id6761343400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ioannis Notaris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744206387) | [Parry Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888999171) |

## What reviewers say

### SmallTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltube/id6502561505)

A native iOS client for watching videos, offering ad-free viewing with picture-in-picture and background playback. Enjoy a streamlined experience for embeddable content.

**Highlights:** Ad-free viewing, Picture-in-picture playback, Background playback, Native iOS experience, Embeddable video support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenIPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openiptv/id6761343400)

This open-source player lets you watch live TV by adding your own M3U playlists, local files, or Xtream Codes sources. It features a program guide, channel browsing with search, and playback options like Picture-in-Picture and casting.

**Highlights:** Add M3U, local files, or Xtream Codes sources, Program Guide (EPG) with 12-hour window, Channel browsing and real-time search, Picture-in-Picture and background audio, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Favorite channels and history, Customizable themes and sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmallTube free?

SmallTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenIPTV free?

OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmallTube or OpenIPTV?

OpenIPTV is rated higher. SmallTube averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenIPTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmallTube or OpenIPTV have ads?

Neither SmallTube nor OpenIPTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmallTube or OpenIPTV?

SmallTube ships an update every 2 days, and OpenIPTV every 11 days. Most recently, SmallTube was updated on October 2, 2026 and OpenIPTV on October 19, 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.*