Comparison

IPTV Player ARV vs Smart IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPTV Player ARV

Features
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Stream live TV, movies and series from your own Xtream API or M3U playlists. Free days to try before you buy, with no ads while they last. A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks full access. Meet the Xtream IPTV Player app – a game-changer for your entertainment experience. Designed for convenience, this IPTV player allows you to stream video content directly from the internet using streaming URLs and API-based playlists. The app only displays user-added content and functions as a media player. Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on iPhone and iPad. You can also open M3U playlist files stored on your device. Features: • API Integration for IPTV – Seamlessly stream your playlists • M3U Playlist Support – Import and manage M3U URLs • Group Organizer – Pin the groups you watch and hide the ones you don't • Parental Control – Lock groups, channels, movies and series behind a PIN • Channel List in the Player – Switch channels without leaving playback • Picture-in-Picture – Keep watching in a floating window when you leave the app • iPad Layout – Main screens designed for the big screen, in portrait and landscape • EPG (Electronic Program Guide) – TV guide for Xtream playlists • Favorites – Easily access your favorite content • Search Functionality – Quickly find the content you need • Manual Data Refresh – Update your playlists anytime • Subtitles – Built-in subtitle tracks, plus automatic subtitles for movies and series • Modern & User-Friendly Interface – Easy-to-use design • Customization Options – Modify settings to fit your preferences • Movie Info & Ratings – View details like rating, director and cast Important Notes: * This app does not provide IPTV subscriptions or preloaded content * Users must add their own streaming URLs or media * A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase unlocks full access to all features * Respect copyright laws and ensure you have the proper rights to stream content Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Smart IPTV Player

Features
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ASTXPlayer is a modern and easy-to-use IPTV player designed to help you organize and watch content from your own IPTV sources. Add your own compatible IPTV source and enjoy live TV, movies and series through a clean, responsive interface designed for iPhone and iPad. KEY FEATURES • Live TV playback • Movies and series support • Xtream Codes API support • Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support • Favorites and viewing history • Continue watching • Multiple profiles • Fast search and content organization • Support for multiple user-provided IPTV sources • Modern, simple and responsive interface • Optimized playback experience BRING YOUR OWN IPTV SERVICE ASTXPlayer does not come with any channels, playlists or media content. To use the application, you must add your own compatible IPTV source. Your IPTV account, server information, username, password, playlist URLs and associated content are provided and controlled by you or your chosen third-party provider — not by ASTXPlayer. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ASTXPlayer is an IPTV player only. We do not provide, host, sell, distribute or include any TV channels, movies, series, streams, playlists or other media content. ASTXPlayer is not affiliated with or endorsed by any IPTV provider or content provider. Users must provide their own playlists, Xtream Codes API credentials or other supported sources. Users are solely responsible for the content they add to the application and must ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions to access and use such content. ASTXPlayer does not control, manage or have access to the content provided by users or their third-party service providers. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS ASTXPlayer Premium subscriptions unlock additional features within the ASTXPlayer application only. Purchasing ASTXPlayer Premium does not provide access to television channels, movies, series, IPTV subscriptions, playlists or any other media content. Subscriptions may automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Users should only access content they are legally authorized to use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPTV Player ARV4 screens
Smart IPTV Player2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart IPTV Player at every 5 days against IPTV Player ARV's every 3 weeks. Smart IPTV Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. IPTV Player ARV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Smart IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player ARV ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart IPTV Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
IPTV Player ARV versus Smart IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player ARVSmart IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSoghomon ChilingaryanSerkan SEN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Player ARV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$17.99
2 purchases

Smart IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.391 Month
  • Annual Subscription$2.991 Year

Questions

Is IPTV Player ARV free?
IPTV Player ARV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart IPTV Player free?
Smart IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPTV Player ARV or Smart IPTV Player have ads?
Neither IPTV Player ARV nor Smart IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player ARV or Smart IPTV Player?
IPTV Player ARV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart IPTV Player every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Player ARV was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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