# Simple IPTV vs IPTV Smart M3U Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart M3U Player at 4.0 against Simple IPTV's 3.0. IPTV Smart M3U Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Simple IPTV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and IPTV Smart M3U Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smart M3U Player holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Simple IPTV ships an update monthly, IPTV Smart M3U Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple IPTV | IPTV Smart M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv-live-player/id6740256381/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-m3u-player/id6751438233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 126 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.3** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burak Kal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789254174) | [Vainly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835116769) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-iptv-live-player/id6740256381)

Stream your favorite series, movies, anime, and TV channels using local and remote playlists. This player supports M3U, Xtream, and XC API playlists, offering a user-friendly interface with a TV guide and personalized home screen.

**Highlights:** IPTV & Xtream/XC API playlist support, VOD content streaming, TV Guide integration, Customized home screen, Favorites and watch history, Subtitle support, Dark & Light themes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### IPTV Smart M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-m3u-player/id6751438233)

This application allows users to play IPTV streams from their own .m3u playlists. It offers smooth playback, quick access to favorites and recent channels, and supports AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture. Users are responsible for providing their own streaming URLs.

**Highlights:** Multiple .m3u playlist support, Smooth playback, Favorites and recent channels, AirPlay/Picture-in-Picture support, Simple TV guide, Complete privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple IPTV free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart M3U Player free?

IPTV Smart M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple IPTV or IPTV Smart M3U Player?

IPTV Smart M3U Player is rated higher. Simple IPTV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Smart M3U Player averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple IPTV or IPTV Smart M3U Player have ads?

Simple IPTV shows ads; IPTV Smart M3U Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple IPTV or IPTV Smart M3U Player?

Simple IPTV ships an update monthly, and IPTV Smart M3U Player every 2 days. Most recently, Simple IPTV was updated on October 28, 2026 and IPTV Smart M3U Player on October 24, 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.*