Comparison

IPTV Smart M3U Player vs SG IPTV

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

Head to head
About

IPTV Smart M3U Player

This application allows users to play IPTV streams from their own .m3u playlists. It offers smooth playback, quick access to favorites and recent channels, and supports AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture. Users are responsible for providing their own streaming URLs.

Highlights
  • Multiple .m3u playlist support
  • Smooth playback
  • Favorites and recent channels
  • AirPlay/Picture-in-Picture support
  • Simple TV guide
  • Complete privacy
Features
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A simple but clean and lightning fast IPTV player for iOS and iPadOS! Flip between multiple .m3u playlists, enjoy smooth playback and a quick history/favorites toggle to browse between your recent and favorite channels! AirPlay/PiP is supported as opt-in in the settings PLEASE NOTE: A one-time 1 hour free trial is included for your consideration. After that, a single one-time payment will be required to unlock lifetime access to the app. This app does not provide any links to m3u streams, it is solely the responsibility of the user to provider their own streaming URLs from legally provided services. Features: - Add multiple .m3u playlists and change between them instantly - AirPlay/PiP supported once turned on in the settings - Add favorites for quick access to your favorite channels - Quick access to your recently viewed channels - A simple TV guide that can be browsed in horizontal and vertical orientations - Support for both iOS and iPadOS - Complete privacy. Your data never leaves the app https://www.vainly.com/other/iptv/privacy https://www.vainly.com/other/iptv/terms

About

SG IPTV

Features
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SG IPTV helps you watch your personal IPTV playlists in a clean, TV-friendly interface. Import your own playlist URL or local playlist file, browse sources by playlist, view channel groups, quickly switch channels, and continue watching recently played channels. The app is designed for users who already have authorized playlist sources and want a simple, polished player experience on Apple devices. Key features: - Import IPTV playlists from URL or local file - Browse playlists, channel groups, favorites, and recently watched channels - Refresh imported playlist sources when needed - Sort and organize channels - Hide unwanted groups from your playlist view - Fullscreen playback - Multi-language interface - Local playlist storage for faster browsing SG IPTV does not include any built-in channels or content. You must provide your own playlist from sources you are authorized to use.

Screenshots

IPTV Smart M3U Player3 screens
SG IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SG IPTV at none against IPTV Smart M3U Player's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. IPTV Smart M3U Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SG IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IPTV Smart M3U Player versus SG IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Smart M3U PlayerSG IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVainlyNguyen Van Nhat

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV Smart M3U Player

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$3.99
None

SG IPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Smart M3U Player free?
IPTV Smart M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SG IPTV free?
SG IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Smart M3U Player or SG IPTV have ads?
Neither IPTV Smart M3U Player nor SG IPTV shows ads.

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