# Pure vs IPTV SmartStream Player

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure | IPTV SmartStream Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smartstream-player/id6754339363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halil Ibrahim Oztekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623260835) | [ASAPP STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338092352) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-m3u-4k-iptv-player/id6746409727)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PureIPTV For One Week | $4.99 | per month |
| PureIPTV for Three Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| PureIPTV for Annually | $17.99 | per year |
| PureIPTV for One Year Family | $24.99 | per year |


### IPTV SmartStream Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smartstream-player/id6754339363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartStream Player Lifetime Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*