# Smart IPTV Player vs IPTV Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart IPTV Player at 100% against IPTV Plus's 21%. Smart IPTV Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). IPTV Plus's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and IPTV Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Plus has 214 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smart IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 21% of IPTV Plus's.

Smart IPTV Player ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart IPTV Player | IPTV Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-online-tv/id6686402003/reviews)** | [4.5 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngoc Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649497326) | [IPTV Stream Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815484342) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-online-tv/id6686402003)

This media player allows users to watch live TV, movies, and series by importing M3U or M3U8 files, or using Xtream Code API. It offers a user-friendly interface with features like auto-sync, mirroring, and private channels.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists, Supports Xtream Code API, Auto-sync IPTV playlists, Watch live TV and sports, Mirror-cast to big screen, Private channels with passcode, Fast channel search and favorites

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Offer | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627)

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand video on your Apple devices. This modern player supports playlists, series, and catch-up content, offering a smooth and flexible experience. Bring your streaming content together in one place with an intuitive layout.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, movies, and VOD, Supports playlists, series, and catch-up, Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, Intuitive layout and responsive design, Supports M3U and Xtream codes, Secure and private content management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| IPTV Smart Player - Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Smart Player Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium - Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player: Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

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

### Is IPTV Plus free?

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

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

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. Smart IPTV Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IPTV Plus averages 4.5 from 214 ratings.

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

Both Smart IPTV Player and IPTV Plus show ads.

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

Smart IPTV Player ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart IPTV Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Plus on November 5, 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.*