# IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream vs HookDrama

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HookDrama at 57% against IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream's 0%. HookDrama also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HookDrama holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HookDrama has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream's written reviews are positive against 57% of HookDrama's.

IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream ships an update every 9 months, HookDrama weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream | HookDrama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-live-stream/id6740768613/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookdrama/id6761250525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#139** |
| Size | 101 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Uzair Ajmal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761549086) | [Kin Ho CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771681715) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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


### HookDrama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookdrama/id6761250525)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of premium short dramas with fast-paced plots. Enjoy daily new episodes across various genres, with smart recommendations tailored to your taste. Watch anytime, anywhere with offline downloads and speed control.

**Highlights:** Vast library of premium short dramas, Daily new episodes, Multiple genres (Romance, suspense, urban, fantasy), Personalized recommendations, Offline download, Speed control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is HookDrama free?

HookDrama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

HookDrama is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HookDrama averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

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

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

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

IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream ships an update every 9 months, and HookDrama weekly. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream was updated on November 4, 2026 and HookDrama on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream or HookDrama?

IPTV Smart Player, Live Stream currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and HookDrama at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*