# IPTV Next vs IPTV EDGE Smart Player

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Next at none against IPTV EDGE Smart Player's shown. IPTV EDGE Smart Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Next sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and IPTV EDGE Smart Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPTV Next against 5.0 for IPTV EDGE Smart Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

IPTV Next ships an update every 3 months, IPTV EDGE Smart Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Next | IPTV EDGE Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-next/id6741423260/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-edge-smart-player/id6745966143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geminus Porta](https://appshunter.io/developer/522514978) | [JULES OLIVIER SANTIAGO VIOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681580226) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-next/id6741423260)

Watch your own content on any device with this IPTV player. It supports Xtream and M3U playlists, allowing for offline viewing, subtitle selection, and easy content discovery through favorites and search.

**Highlights:** Xtream and M3U playlist support, Offline media viewing, Subtitle and audio track selection, Content filtering and search, EPG support, Favorites and recently watched lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### IPTV EDGE Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-edge-smart-player/id6745966143)

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV sources. Quickly set up with Xtream or M3U logins, cast to your TV, or download content for offline viewing. Organize your favorites and hide unwanted categories for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Quick Xtream and M3U login, Smooth and fast interface, Cast to TV, Offline viewing, Favorites management, Category control, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Next free?

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

### Is IPTV EDGE Smart Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Next or IPTV EDGE Smart Player?

IPTV Next and IPTV EDGE Smart Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do IPTV Next or IPTV EDGE Smart Player have ads?

IPTV EDGE Smart Player shows ads; IPTV Next does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Next or IPTV EDGE Smart Player?

IPTV Next ships an update every 3 months, and IPTV EDGE Smart Player fortnightly. Most recently, IPTV Next was updated on October 7, 2026 and IPTV EDGE Smart 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.*