Comparison

Pure vs IPTV SmartStream Player

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

Head to head
About

Pure

This app is a comprehensive 4K IPTV player for Apple devices, offering seamless streaming of channels, movies, and sports. It supports M3U playlists and provides an optimized interface for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • 4K Ultra HD IPTV streaming
  • Full M3U IPTV player support
  • EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
  • Multi-device sync
  • Optimized for Apple TV with Siri Remote
  • Favorites, search, and history
Features
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Pure IPTV – The Ultimate 4K IPTV Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac Pure IPTV is more than just an IPTV app – it’s a complete entertainment experience that brings all your IPTV channels, movies, and sports into one place. Whether you’re looking for a free IPTV player, a smart IPTV player, or a reliable M3U IPTV player, Pure IPTV is designed to deliver seamless streaming across all your Apple devices. With Apple TV IPTV support, you can enjoy your playlists on the biggest screen in your home. The app is fully optimized for the Siri Remote with gesture controls, focus-based navigation, and a clean tvOS design. Watch live sports, movies, and international content in 4K Ultra HD with smooth playback and advanced video options. Apple TV Features Optimized IPTV player for Apple TV with Siri Remote controls Beautiful tvOS design built for the big screen 4K Ultra HD IPTV streaming on supported models Picture-in-Picture, background refresh, and AirPlay support Full-screen mode with smooth navigation Seamless focus-based UI for easy channel browsing Core IPTV Features Full M3U IPTV player support (all playlists & links) EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for live IPTV channels Multi-device sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Advanced video controls with multiple audio tracks & subtitles Favorites, search, and recently watched history Parental controls and sleep timer for family safety Playlist cloud sync for easy management Works with IPTV box, Xtream IPTV, IPTV Smarters, IPTV Pro, and more Why Pure IPTV? Perfect as a free IPTV player or premium IPTV app Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Designed for sports streaming and live TV lovers Supports IPTV cast for streaming on multiple screens Smooth playback for international IPTV channels in 4K Compatible with IPTV Smarters Lite, IPTV Smarters Pro, and other IPTV stream player apps Reliable performance for cord cutters who want to replace traditional TV with IPTV Pure IPTV is ideal for anyone who wants a complete IPTV solution. If you’ve been using IPTV Smarters, Xtream IPTV, IPTV Pro, or other smart IPTV apps, you’ll find Pure IPTV combines the best features in one clean package. The app works as an IPTV stream player, a 4K IPTV player, and a smart IPTV pro app – all optimized for Apple devices. Whether you’re watching with your family in the living room, following your favorite sports teams, or enjoying international channels, Pure IPTV delivers a premium experience. Use it with your M3U playlist, connect it to your IPTV box, or simply enjoy it as your main IPTV live player. Perfect for: Living room entertainment with Apple TV Family movie nights and IPTV channels Sports enthusiasts who want live IPTV streaming Cord cutters seeking an alternative to cable Users looking for a clean, reliable, and powerful IPTV app Bring your content to life with Pure IPTV – the most complete IPTV player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you’re searching for IPTV Smarters, Xtream IPTV, a free IPTV player, or a 4K M3U IPTV player, Pure IPTV is built for you. Download Pure IPTV today and enjoy your IPTV channels, live TV, sports, and movies in 4K Ultra HD. PUREIPTV uses the TMDb API to provide info about your digital content. PUREIPTV is however not endorsed or certified by TMDb; PURE IPTV also uses VLCKit player; The screenshots show some frame of the movie "Sintel", an open source movie from Creative Commons; Images used: People's playlist avatars are designed by Community by Figma and Apple’s SF icons

The screenshots shown on this page are provided just as an example and do not point to any real video content. Neither PURE IPTV nor its founder provides digital content and they are not responsible for your content. To use this app, you are requested to provide your digital content and to have a valid iCloud account.

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About

IPTV SmartStream Player

This application is a video player designed for iOS devices. It supports major video formats, 4K content, subtitles, and dual audio. Users must provide their own IPTV playlists or streams to watch content.

Highlights
  • Supports major video formats
  • 4K content support
  • Subtitle and dual audio
  • Global search and favorites
  • Parental controls
  • Multiple language support
  • Speed test
Features
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IPTV SmartStream Player is video player for iOS, iPad, IPTV Stream Player comes with powerful built in video player IPTV SmartStream Player Features: - Supports major video formats - 4K Content supports - Subtitle and Dual Audio - Global Search - Global favourites -Recent Playlist - Parental Control - Hide Content - Multiple Language Supports -Speed Test IMPORTANT SmartStream Player doesn't provide any sources of TV channels. It is a player only. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch TV channels. The Official IPTV Stream Player does not contain any media content. This app is a video player like other video player NOTES: NOTES: -IPTV Smart Stream Player does NOT provide, host, sell, or stream any TV channels or media content. -The app does NOT include any preloaded channels, playlists, or subscriptions. -Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or streams (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8). -Smart Stream Player is only a media player and not an IPTV service or content provider. -All content streamed through the app is entirely provided and managed by the user. -Only legally obtained streams are allowed in Our app, Import your own legally obtained IPTV playlist or stream. -The app does NOT sell access to live TV, movies, or series. -Premium features do not unlock or provide any content. -No subscription inside our app is tied to official channels. -Our app do not sell access to content. -Our app do not facilitate illegal access. -Smart Stream Player has no affiliation with any third-party IPTV providers. -Streaming copyrighted material without proper authorization is not supported. -EPG availability depends on the user’s playlist provider and cannot be guaranteed. -Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they stream. -We do not promote or offer any copyrighted content. -Users have to add their own content. -Screenshots shown on this page are provided as examples only. -We don't sell any copyright content. -We don't endorse the streaming of copyright content

Screenshots

Pure3 screens
IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV SmartStream Player at 50% against Pure's 0%. IPTV SmartStream Player also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pure's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure ships an update every 2 weeks, IPTV SmartStream Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pure versus IPTV SmartStream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureIPTV SmartStream Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHalil Ibrahim OztekinASAPP STUDIO

Customer experience

Pure

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IPTV SmartStream Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pure

Subscriptions4
  • PureIPTV For One Week$4.991 Month
  • PureIPTV for Three Months$9.993 Months
  • PureIPTV for Annually$17.991 Year
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  • PureIPTV for One Year Family$24.991 Year
1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99

Questions

Is Pure free?
Pure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pure or IPTV SmartStream Player have ads?
IPTV SmartStream Player shows ads; Pure does not.
Which is updated more often, Pure or IPTV SmartStream Player?
Pure ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPTV SmartStream Player every 10 days. Most recently, Pure was updated on October 8, 2026 and IPTV SmartStream Player on October 7, 2026.

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