# iPTV Player + vs IPTV Smarters Player Ultra

The clearest difference is ads: iPTV Player + at none against IPTV Smarters Player Ultra's shown. iPTV Player + also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 5). IPTV Smarters Player Ultra's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPTV Player + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and IPTV Smarters Player Ultra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Player Ultra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of iPTV Player +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of IPTV Smarters Player Ultra's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPTV Player + | IPTV Smarters Player Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-plus/id6738142386/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-ultra/id6762483676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakan Akin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765413257) | [Raja Talha Zafar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894319695) |

## What reviewers say

### iPTV Player +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-player-plus/id6738142386)

Manage your M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts in one place, synchronized across devices. Enjoy seamless playback with features like Picture-in-Picture and background audio. Organize content with smart categorization and rich metadata.

**Highlights:** M3U & Xtream Codes support, Cross-device synchronization, Picture-in-Picture mode, Background playback, Smart content organization, Offline viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### IPTV Smarters Player Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-ultra/id6762483676)

A powerful and user-friendly media player for streaming live TV, movies, and series. Load your own playlists and enjoy a high-quality, flexible viewing experience with advanced playback tools and easy content management.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, M3U8 playlists, Xtream login support, Live TV, movies, series playback, Fast and smooth video playback, Picture in Picture (PiP) support, TV Cast support, Subtitle and audio track switching

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPTV Player + free?

iPTV Player + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV Smarters Player Ultra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPTV Player + or IPTV Smarters Player Ultra?

IPTV Smarters Player Ultra is rated higher. iPTV Player + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while IPTV Smarters Player Ultra averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do iPTV Player + or IPTV Smarters Player Ultra have ads?

IPTV Smarters Player Ultra shows ads; iPTV Player + does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPTV Player + or IPTV Smarters Player Ultra?

iPTV Player + ships an update weekly, and IPTV Smarters Player Ultra weekly. Most recently, iPTV Player + was updated on November 4, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Player Ultra 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.*