Comparison

Ghosty Privacy vs IPTV Xsmart Player

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

Head to head
About

Ghosty Privacy

Features
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Ghosty is a privacy firewall that lives on your phone. It checks the connections your apps make and stops the ones that are there to track you. No account, no server in the middle: what Ghosty sees stays on your device. HOW IT WORKS A firewall has to sit where connections leave your phone. On iPhone and iPad that spot belongs to the built-in VPN system, so Ghosty asks iOS for a VPN configuration. There is no VPN server. Your traffic leaves your device for the sites you use, same as before. Ghosty looks at each domain lookup on the way out, answers the ones on your blocklists itself, and forwards the rest to the DNS resolver you choose. WHAT IT BLOCKS Five curated categories, each with its own switch: • Analytics – usage tracking and session replay • Marketing Trackers – cross-site profiling • Logging – crash and event-log uploads • Social Media – share buttons that phone home • Consent Management – consent-banner telemetry Add your own domains on top. Everything you block applies to every app on the device, not just the browser. SEE WHAT YOUR APPS ARE DOING • Home shows today's count and who tried most often • Activity lists every blocked lookup as it happens, grouped by what caught it • Insights breaks the day down by hour and by category • Worth blocking suggests domains your apps keep asking for YOU STAY IN CHARGE • Pause for 15 minutes, an hour, or until tomorrow morning. Ghosty turns itself back on, so you cannot forget. • Turn any category off with one tap • Remove the configuration any time in iOS Settings PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-in • No server. Blocking decisions are made on the device. • Lookups, domains, and IP addresses never leave your phone • Usage reports are off by default and never include a domain or lookup. Turn them on or off in Settings. GHOSTY PREMIUM • See every lookup, allowed as well as blocked • 7-day and 30-day Insights • Real-time protection: blocks tracker-looking domains that are not on any list • Unlimited blocklist (the free plan keeps 10) • Choose your DNS resolver: Cloudflare, Quad9, Google, OpenDNS, Control D, and more Premium is available monthly, yearly, or as a family plan for up to six people. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://christianfesta.com/ghosty/terms Privacy Policy: https://christianfesta.com/ghosty/privacy

About

IPTV Xsmart Player

This application allows users to stream legally authorized content from their own IPTV provider. It supports various connection methods and offers features like global search and favorites for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API Support
  • M3U Playlist Import
  • Stalker Portal Support
  • Live TV, Movies & Series Streaming
  • Global Search Functionality
  • Favorites Management
  • Intuitive User Interface
Features
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IPTV Xsmart Player is a modern and powerful IPTV player that lets you connect to your own IPTV provider and stream your legally authorized content. Designed for speed, simplicity, and reliability, it delivers a smooth viewing experience across all your personal playlists. Key Features Xtream Codes API Support – Easily connect using your IPTV provider credentials. M3U Playlist Support – Import playlists via URL or local file. Stalker Portal Support – Connect to compatible portal-based IPTV services. Live TV, Movies & Series – Access and organize content from your own IPTV source. Global Search – Quickly find channels, movies, and series across your playlists. Favorites – Save your favorite content for quick access. Clean & Intuitive Interface – Modern design optimized for an effortless experience. Fast & Reliable Performance – Smooth navigation and responsive playback. Disclaimer IPTV Xsmart Player does not provide, host, sell, or include any TV channels, movies, series, playlists, or streaming content. Users must supply their own legally authorized IPTV service or playlist. The developer is not responsible for any content added or streamed through the app and does not endorse the use of unauthorized or copyrighted material.

Screenshots

Ghosty Privacy4 screens
IPTV Xsmart Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Xsmart Player at none against Ghosty Privacy's 3. IPTV Xsmart Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Ghosty Privacy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Ghosty Privacy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPTV Xsmart Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghosty Privacy ships an update weekly, IPTV Xsmart Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ghosty Privacy versus IPTV Xsmart Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhosty PrivacyIPTV Xsmart Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Festa LLCIT INFO DEV

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ghosty Privacy

Subscriptions3
  • Ghosty Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ghosty Premium Family$5.991 Month
  • Ghosty Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
None

IPTV Xsmart Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghosty Privacy free?
Ghosty Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Xsmart Player free?
IPTV Xsmart Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ghosty Privacy or IPTV Xsmart Player have ads?
Neither Ghosty Privacy nor IPTV Xsmart Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghosty Privacy or IPTV Xsmart Player?
Ghosty Privacy ships an update weekly, and IPTV Xsmart Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ghosty Privacy was updated on October 22, 2026 and IPTV Xsmart Player on October 24, 2026.

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