# STBox vs IPTV Smart Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smart Player at 4.4 against STBox's 1.0. IPTV Smart Player also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). STBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. STBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of STBox's written reviews are positive against 66% of IPTV Smart Player's.

STBox ships an update every 4 days, IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STBox | IPTV Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbox/id6745128940/reviews) | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vidhi Vidhi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810896277) | [Luminoxe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887290076) |

## What reviewers say

### STBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stbox/id6745128940)

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand content with this powerful IPTV player. Easily add your own service links, browse categorized channels with a full TV guide, and enjoy catch-up TV. Offers private and secure streaming with fast, buffer-free playback.

**Highlights:** Add IPTV service links, M3U8 playlist support, Full EPG integration (TV Guide), VOD streaming, Catch-Up TV support, Fast & buffer-free playback, Private & secure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537)

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across Apple devices, Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U), 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback, Favorites and Continue Watching, Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Picture in Picture and multi-screen support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly - Family | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly - Family | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STBox free?

STBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STBox or IPTV Smart Player?

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. STBox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do STBox or IPTV Smart Player have ads?

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; STBox does not.

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

STBox ships an update every 4 days, and IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Most recently, STBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on October 31, 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.*