Comparison

EPGPlayer vs Lemon IPTV Smart Player

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

Head to head
About

EPGPlayer

This unofficial client connects to your EPGStation server to stream live TV and recorded programs. It supports various formats, subtitles, PiP mode, and offline downloads. Manage schedules, set notifications, and authenticate securely.

Highlights
  • Live TV and recorded program playback
  • Supports TS and encoded formats
  • ARIB STD-B24 subtitle support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Offline program downloads
  • Program schedule management and notifications
  • Secure server authentication
Features
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This is an unofficial native app for EPGStation. You must have your own EPGStation server to use this app. Key features: - Playback - Recorded program playback - Livestream TV playback - Supports both encoded and original "TS" (無変換) formats - Supports "ARIB STD-B24" subtitles through "libaribcaption" - Supports PiP (Picture in Picture) mode - Supports playback on external displays (e.g. AirPlay) - Downloads - Download recorded programs for offline playback - Download continues while the app is in background - Program schedules - Show program schedules for all channels - Show currently playing program for a live channel - Set notifications for programs - Add programs to calendar - Schedule and manage program recordings - Server authentication - SSO-based authentication (Cloudflare Zero Trust) - HTTP basic authentication - Custom HTTP Authorization header Licenses for videos used in the screenshots: Wing It!, Sprite Fright, Coffee Run, Glass Half: (CC) Blender Foundation | studio.blender.org Spring: © Blender Foundation | cloud.blender.org/spring Agent 327: Operation Barbershop is released under CC-BY-ND license.

About

Lemon IPTV Smart Player

This application serves as a fast and intuitive media player for live TV, movies, and shows. It allows users to easily manage and stream content from their own playlists, offering a seamless viewing experience with support for HD and 4K quality.

Highlights
  • Fast and powerful streaming
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Smart playlist management
  • HD and 4K streaming support
  • Favorites list
  • Watch anywhere
Features
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Meet the player you’ve been searching for. IPTV Smart Player is the clean, fast, and simple way to watch all your content in one place. Stop fighting with clunky interfaces and slow-loading streams. Our app is designed from the ground up to be intuitive, powerful, and reliable. Just load your playlist and instantly watch Live TV, movies, and shows with a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. This is the smart player that just works. KEY FEATURES: - FAST & POWERFUL: Our player is optimized for speed. Load and stream M3U playlists and content quickly with no buffering or lag. - SIMPLE & INTUITIVE: No complex menus. A clean design that anyone can use. Add your playlists and get to your content in seconds. - SMART PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT: Easily add, save, and manage multiple playlists. Your content, organized your way. - HD & 4K STREAMING: Supports high-quality streaming for an `hdtv`-like experience (where supported by your content). - FAVORITES LIST: Instantly access your most-watched channels with a single tap. - TV EVERYWHERE: Take your `mytv` content with you. Watch anywhere you have a connection. --- WHY CHOOSE US? This isn't just another `htv` or `live player` app. We built the `tv smart player` that we wanted to use. One that is fast, stable, and makes the `tv everywhere` experience a pleasure, not a chore. Download IPTV Smart Player today and finally enjoy streaming the way it was meant to be. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: - IPTV Smart Player is a "player-only" app. We do not provide, sell, or include any media content, channels, or playlists. - Users must provide their own content (e.g., an M3U playlist link or file) from their own IPTV provider. - We are not affiliated with any third-party content provider. Subscription Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rimHLYdl_bul8YaUtyCb3d8_let3QpdpNO6WylIzrGg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6age5pieoyoi

Screenshots

EPGPlayer4 screens
Lemon IPTV Smart Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPGPlayer at none against Lemon IPTV Smart Player's 4. EPGPlayer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lemon IPTV Smart Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EPGPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EPGPlayer against 5.0 for Lemon IPTV Smart Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Lemon IPTV Smart Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EPGPlayer versus Lemon IPTV Smart Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPGPlayerLemon IPTV Smart Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宜 谢Aniqa Safdar

Customer experience

EPGPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lemon IPTV Smart Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lemon IPTV Smart Player

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yaerly Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lemon IPTV Smart Player free?
Lemon IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EPGPlayer or Lemon IPTV Smart Player?
EPGPlayer and Lemon IPTV Smart Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do EPGPlayer or Lemon IPTV Smart Player have ads?
Neither EPGPlayer nor Lemon IPTV Smart Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPGPlayer or Lemon IPTV Smart Player?
EPGPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Lemon IPTV Smart Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, EPGPlayer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lemon IPTV Smart Player on October 12, 2026.

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