# IPTV Smarters Player vs ZapLock

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZapLock at every 3 days against IPTV Smarters Player's every 6 weeks. IPTV Smarters Player's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ZapLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for IPTV Smarters Player against 5.0 for ZapLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smarters Player has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Smarters Player ships an update every 6 weeks, ZapLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Player | ZapLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6743071669/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaplock/id6808469062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 296 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Svitlana Pavlova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801129527) | [DaSecure Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367132705) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smarters Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-player-pro/id6743071669)

Manage and stream IPTV content with ease. This app offers a professional and intuitive way to access live TV, movies, and series from various services. Enjoy a customizable viewing experience with features like playlist organization and parental controls.

**Highlights:** IPTV content management, Live TV streaming, Playlist organization, Parental controls, EPG support, Multi-screen viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player - PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Player - PRO | $13.95 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and reliable
- 👍 Clean and easy-to-navigate interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality with minimal buffering
- 📺 Flawless EPG and catch-up features
- 💻 Seamless multi-screen support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📹 Lacks built-in recording feature

**Reported bugs**

- EPG could load slightly faster

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer
- Integrate cloud DVR
- Implement built-in VPN for privacy


### ZapLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaplock/id6808469062)

Securely lock and encrypt any folder on your device or cloud storage without moving files. Access your locked content using a secure sign-in method, with files decrypting only when opened and re-encrypting automatically. Share encrypted folders with others who have an account, with control over their access.

**Highlights:** Encrypt files in place, Secure sign-in with Face ID/passkey, Automatic re-encryption, Share encrypted folders, AES-256 encryption, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Personal (founder) | $29.99 | per year |
| Personal (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Player free?

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

### Is ZapLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smarters Player or ZapLock?

ZapLock is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Player averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while ZapLock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smarters Player or ZapLock have ads?

Neither IPTV Smarters Player nor ZapLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Smarters Player or ZapLock?

IPTV Smarters Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and ZapLock every 3 days. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and ZapLock on November 13, 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.*