Comparison

EPGPlayer vs Smart IPTV Pro 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

Smart IPTV Pro Player

This professional iOS player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV subscriptions. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback and a user-friendly interface optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Load M3U playlists via URL or file
  • Login with Xtream Codes API
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming
  • EPG support
  • Fast channel switching
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
  • Background playback
Features
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Looking for a powerful iPhone IPTV player? This professional iOS IPTV player lets you stream live TV, movies, and series directly on your device with smooth playback and a clean interface. Designed specifically for iOS, this iPhone IPTV app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, giving you full control over your IPTV subscriptions. A Professional iPhone IPTV Player This iOS IPTV player is built for users who want speed, stability, and simplicity. Easily add your IPTV provider and start watching within seconds. Key Features: • Load M3U playlists via URL or file • Login with Xtream Codes API • Live TV streaming • Movies and series (VOD support) • EPG support (if provided by your IPTV service) • Fast channel switching • Modern and user-friendly interface M3U and Xtream Codes API Support This iPhone IPTV player supports: • M3U URL • M3U file upload • Xtream Codes API (username, password, server URL) Simply enter your provider details and your iOS IPTV content will load automatically. Optimized for iOS Performance This iOS IPTV player is optimized for: • Smooth playback • Minimal buffering • Fast playlist loading • Stable streaming performance It works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad and supports the latest iOS versions. Advanced Playback Features • Fullscreen mode • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Background playback • Subtitle and audio track selection • External screen support Everything you expect from a premium iPhone IPTV player. Important Disclaimer This app is an IPTV player only. It does not provide or include any content, channels, or subscriptions. Users must provide their own legal IPTV service, M3U playlist, or Xtream Codes API credentials. This App offers In-App Purchases Premium Subscriptions • 1 Months – $1.99 • 3 Months – $4.99 • 12 Months – $14.99 Information about auto-renewable subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, apply. Terms of Use: https://ozan.xyz/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ozan.xyz/privacy.html

Screenshots

EPGPlayer4 screens
Smart IPTV Pro Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPGPlayer at none against Smart IPTV Pro Player's 3. EPGPlayer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Smart IPTV Pro Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Smart IPTV Pro Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Smart IPTV Pro Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPGPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Smart IPTV Pro Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EPGPlayer versus Smart IPTV Pro Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPGPlayerSmart IPTV Pro Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宜 谢Appriqa

Customer experience

EPGPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart IPTV Pro Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPGPlayer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart IPTV Pro Player

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • 12 Month Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is EPGPlayer free?
EPGPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart IPTV Pro Player free?
Smart IPTV Pro Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EPGPlayer or Smart IPTV Pro Player?
EPGPlayer and Smart IPTV Pro Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do EPGPlayer or Smart IPTV Pro Player have ads?
Neither EPGPlayer nor Smart IPTV Pro Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPGPlayer or Smart IPTV Pro Player?
EPGPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and Smart IPTV Pro Player every 5 days. Most recently, EPGPlayer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart IPTV Pro Player on September 28, 2026.

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