# MySTB vs IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySTB at 78% against IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream's 0%. MySTB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MySTB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

MySTB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySTB has 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MySTB's written reviews are positive against 0% of IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream's.

MySTB ships an update fortnightly, IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySTB | IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-smart-iptv-player/id6736851050/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-live-stream/id6740768613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 82 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tejas Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197936144) | [Muhammad Uzair Ajmal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761549086) |

## What reviewers say

### MySTB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystb-smart-iptv-player/id6736851050)

This application acts as a modern IPTV player, consolidating your favorite content from various sources like Stalker Portals, M3U playlists, and Xtream. It allows seamless integration with existing IPTV subscriptions across multiple devices without additional costs.

**Highlights:** Multi-source IPTV support (Stalker, M3U, Xtream), Import STB settings for multi-device use, Intuitive user interface, Favorites and recent watching lists, External player integration (e.g., VLC), Multi-provider management, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MySTB Premium Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-live-stream/id6740768613)

This smart IPTV player allows you to stream video content from the internet using your provider's streaming URLs and Xtream Codes API. It also supports playing local media files from your device, offering a personalized and versatile entertainment hub.

**Highlights:** Chromecast Support, Multi-Screen Viewing, Xtream Codes API Integration, M3U URL Import, Parental Controls, Subtitle Support, Movie Information & Ratings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySTB free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream free?

IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MySTB or IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream?

MySTB is rated higher. MySTB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MySTB or IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream have ads?

IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream shows ads; MySTB does not.

### Which is updated more often, MySTB or IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream?

MySTB ships an update fortnightly, and IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream every 9 months. Most recently, MySTB was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream 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.*