# IPTV Plus vs PlaySim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlaySim at 100% against IPTV Plus's 20%. PlaySim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). IPTV Plus's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PlaySim asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, PlaySim weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Plus | PlaySim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **154** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPTV Stream Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815484342) | [John Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886172444) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627)

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand video on your Apple devices. This modern player supports playlists, series, and catch-up content, offering a smooth and flexible experience. Bring your streaming content together in one place with an intuitive layout.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, movies, and VOD, Supports playlists, series, and catch-up, Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, Intuitive layout and responsive design, Supports M3U and Xtream codes, Secure and private content management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| IPTV Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| IPTV Smart Player - Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Smart Player Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium - Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |
| IPTV Player Lifetime Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| IPTV Player: Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


### PlaySim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsim/id6773150594)

Organize your movie and series viewing with a personal watchlist and diary. Track what you've watched, rate titles, and add notes. Discover what to watch next with a "Tonight" feature and test your knowledge with trivia quizzes.

**Highlights:** Personal watchlist creation, Mark titles as watched, Diary with ratings and notes, Tonight feature for recommendations, Film and series trivia quizzes, Local app settings management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Plus free?

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

### Is PlaySim free?

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

### Do IPTV Plus or PlaySim have ads?

IPTV Plus shows ads; PlaySim does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Plus or PlaySim?

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlaySim weekly. Most recently, IPTV Plus was updated on October 15, 2026 and PlaySim on October 9, 2026.

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