Scrolla Africa vs IPTV Smart Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrolla Africa
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Scrolla Africa is your cell phone window to the exciting and crazy world of breaking news, politics, sport, celebrities, music and dancing. We love ordinary and extraordinary people. In South Africa, the rest of Africa and the rest of the world. No pay walls. Just real news for mobile.
IPTV Smart Player
This media player allows you to play your own video files and playlists directly from your device. It supports standard M3U and M3U8 formats, offering a smooth and fast playback experience.
- Play videos from device storage
- M3U/M3U8 playlist support
- User-friendly playback
- Fast and smooth experience
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IPTVZ – Smart Video Player IPTVZ is a simple, fast, and reliable media player designed for playing your own videos and playlists. Features Play videos directly from your device storage Support for standard playlist formats (M3U / M3U8) Smooth, fast, and user-friendly playback experience Disclaimer IPTVZ is a general-purpose media player. It does not provide, host, or distribute any audio or video content. Users can only play media they own or are legally authorized to access. We do not create, control, endorse, or take responsibility for any third-party content, playlists, or services. This app is intended solely for playing personal or legally obtained media. By using IPTVZ, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your region. Important Notice Please read carefully: The screenshots displayed on this page are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent any actual video content. IPTVZ and its developers do not provide or host any digital content and assume no responsibility for the content accessed through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Smart Player at weekly against Scrolla Africa's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrolla Africa ships an update fortnightly, IPTV Smart Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrolla Africa | IPTV Smart Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Venter | Techgear Inc |
In-app purchases
Scrolla Africa
No in-app purchases
IPTV Smart Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scrolla Africa free?
Is IPTV Smart Player free?
Do Scrolla Africa or IPTV Smart Player have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scrolla Africa or IPTV Smart Player?
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