# IPTV Plus vs Spark Media Player

IPTV Plus and Spark Media Player both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Spark Media Player's written reviews are positive against 21% of IPTV Plus's. Spark Media Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). IPTV Plus's advantage is ratings volume (210 vs 11) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Spark Media Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IPTV Plus against 4.6 for Spark Media Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Plus has 210 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of IPTV Plus's written reviews are positive against 64% of Spark Media Player's.

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Spark Media Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Plus | Spark Media Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-plus-smart-player-pro/id6746158627/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-media-player/id6773453163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPTV Stream Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815484342) | [Redrip Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895916442) |

## 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 |


### Spark Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-media-player/id6773453163)

This app functions as a high-performance media player for your personal digital content and remote network playlists. It offers seamless integration with Xtream Codes API or M3U playlists, allowing you to organize and stream your media across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API integration, M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Multi-profile and playlist management, Cinematic user interface, Advanced playback controls, Personalized library with favorites and search, Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Plus free?

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

### Is Spark Media Player free?

Spark Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Plus or Spark Media Player?

Spark Media Player is rated higher. IPTV Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Spark Media Player averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do IPTV Plus or Spark Media Player have ads?

IPTV Plus shows ads; Spark Media Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Plus or Spark Media Player?

IPTV Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spark Media Player weekly. Most recently, IPTV Plus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spark Media Player on October 28, 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.*