Comparison

POCKO channel vs Smart IPTV APP

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

Head to head
About

POCKO channel

Features
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The application provides two active live channels, Movies and Tv Shows. Privacy Policy : https://www.pockochannel.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.pockochannel.com/terms-of-use

About

Smart IPTV APP

Features
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# IPTV Player – M3U, M3U8, Xtream & Media Player A fast and modern media player for playing and organizing your own media sources. Import your own M3U/M3U8 playlists, connect compatible media servers, access local or network media, and play direct stream URLs from sources you are authorized to use. **Important:** This application is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, distribute, or include TV channels, movies, shows, playlists, subscriptions, or other media content. ## Media Source Support • M3U & M3U8 playlists • User-provided playlist URLs • Local playlist files • Xtream-compatible connections • HTTP / HTTPS media URLs • SMB network shares • Plex Media Server • Local media files ## Built-in Media Player • Fast and smooth playback • SD, HD, Full HD & 4K playback support • Hardware acceleration • External player support • Resume playback • Multiple audio tracks • Subtitle support ## Media Organization Organize media from your own sources with an interface designed for fast navigation. • Categories • Favorites • Recently played • Continue watching • Search • Multiple playlists • Playlist refresh • XMLTV/EPG metadata support ## Playback Across Your Devices • Chromecast support • AirPlay support* • Android TV support • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Phone and tablet support • Landscape and portrait modes ## Built for Performance • Fast playlist loading • Smooth navigation • Modern interface • Optimized for large playlists • Efficient media playback • Low memory usage ## Bring Your Own Media Sources IPTV Player does not operate an IPTV service or provide access to any content library. Users connect their own media sources, servers, playlists, credentials, or URLs. The application functions only as a media playback and organization tool. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights or authorization to access and play content added to the application. ## Disclaimer IPTV Player does not provide, host, sell, distribute, sublicense, or include any TV channels, movies, shows, playlists, subscriptions, or other media content. The application does not provide IPTV subscriptions or access credentials. Users must provide their own media sources, including playlists, compatible server credentials, network shares, local files, or streaming URLs, and must have the appropriate rights or authorization to access such content. IPTV Player is an independent media player and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any IPTV provider, broadcaster, content owner, or streaming service. The application does not endorse, facilitate, or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content.

Screenshots

POCKO channel4 screens
Smart IPTV APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart IPTV APP at none against POCKO channel's 1. POCKO channel's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price 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. POCKO channel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Smart IPTV APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
POCKO channel versus Smart IPTV APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOCKO channelSmart IPTV APP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCathy HowardFortex Solutions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

POCKO channel

Subscriptions1
  • POCKO Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
None

Smart IPTV APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POCKO channel free?
POCKO channel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart IPTV APP free?
Smart IPTV APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do POCKO channel or Smart IPTV APP have ads?
Neither POCKO channel nor Smart IPTV APP shows ads.

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