Comparison

Multiview App vs IPTV Smart Player

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

Head to head
About

Multiview App

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4)
  • HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Smart audio switching
  • Favorite channels and layout presets
  • Fullscreen mode
Features
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Bring the live TV, IPTV, cameras, recordings, and media libraries you already use into one flexible player for iPhone and iPad. Multiview lets you watch up to four compatible channels or feeds simultaneously. Follow overlapping games, monitor breaking news, keep an eye on cameras, or combine different sources without constantly switching apps. WATCH YOUR WAY • Watch one, two, three, or four streams • Choose layouts optimized for portrait and landscape • Tap a stream to switch the primary audio • Open any stream fullscreen • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Swap streams without rebuilding the rest of your layout • Save favorite combinations as reusable layouts • Choose alternate sources and audio tracks when available CONNECT YOUR SOURCES • Discover compatible HDHomeRun devices • Connect Tablo Gen 3 and Gen 4 devices • Sign in to Plex Media Server • Connect to a Jellyfin server • Add M3U playlists or Xtream Codes IPTV services • Import XMLTV program-guide data • Add RTSP, RTSPS, HLS, HTTP, and HTTPS camera or live video feeds • Pan, tilt, and zoom supported ONVIF cameras HOME, GUIDE, LIBRARY, AND LAYOUTS Start from the Home screen, browse live channels in the Guide, explore compatible recordings and media in the Library, and manage saved combinations from the Layouts tab. Filter channels by category or source, manage favorites and hidden channels, and quickly return to recently watched content. The Library brings supported movies, shows, episodes, recordings, and on-demand content together from connected Plex, Jellyfin, and Tablo sources. Resume supported content where you left off and browse shows by season and episode. FREE TO TRY Single-stream viewing is free. Try multiview mode with three 15-minute trials. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited multiview and saved layouts, with no recurring Multiview subscription. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later • At least one compatible source or direct video feed • Sufficient tuners, connections, or simultaneous streams • Performance depends on your network and source devices Multiview does not provide television channels, IPTV service, playlists, subscriptions, or media. You are responsible for having permission to access any content or streams you add. Provider services and subscriptions are separate. Multiview is not affiliated with HDHomeRun, Tablo, Plex, Jellyfin, or IPTV providers.

About

IPTV Smart Player

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U)
  • 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback
  • Favorites and Continue Watching
  • Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
  • Picture in Picture and multi-screen support
Features
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Strimix is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or supply any channels, movies, series, playlists, or subscriptions. A valid provider account and legally authorized content are required. ABOUT STRIMIX Strimix is a premium IPTV player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Bring your own provider and get live TV, movies, and shows in one beautifully designed app, with a real TV guide, catch-up, Multiview, and the Nova player for stunning 4K HDR playback. KEY FEATURES • Works with your provider: Stalker portals, XTREAM Codes, and M3U playlists • Nova Player: 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision playback on supported streams • iCloud Sync: portals, settings, favorites, and watch history on all your Apple devices LIVE TV • Now, Next, and Later for every channel at a glance • A full TV guide that stays up to date in the background • Catch-up: watch past programmes from your provider's archive, then jump back to live • Multiview: watch up to four channels at once and switch layouts in a tap • Favorites, channel search, and category management MOVIES & SHOWS • Continue Watching and watchlists • Rich details with artwork, trailers, cast, ratings, and every season and episode • Discover: curated picks from your own library SPORTS • Upcoming and live fixtures matched to your own channels • Live scores on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on iPhone PLAYER • Subtitles in any language, with built-in OpenSubtitles search • Adjustable subtitle size and audio track selection • Picture in Picture and AirPlay where supported • Record live TV on Mac and iPhone DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • Layouts made for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • An Apple TV experience built around the Siri Remote • Quick setup on Apple TV using your iPhone Strimix focuses on speed, simplicity, and premium design. Whether you are watching live channels, exploring a movie library, or continuing a series, everything is organized to feel smooth, intuitive, and immersive. Privacy Policy: https://luminoxe.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://luminoxe.com/terms

Screenshots

Multiview App4 screens
IPTV Smart Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Multiview App at none against IPTV Smart Player's shown. Multiview App also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Multiview App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Multiview App against 4.4 for IPTV Smart Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 41 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Multiview App versus IPTV Smart Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiview AppIPTV Smart Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings)4.4 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2541 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenzelmann Labs LLCLuminoxe

Customer experience

Multiview App

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

IPTV Smart Player

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiview App

One-time1
  • Multiview Pro$9.99
6 purchases

IPTV Smart Player

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly - Family$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$9.991 Year
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  • PRO Yearly - Family$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Lifetime$19.99
  • PRO Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Multiview App free?
Multiview App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smart Player free?
IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multiview App or IPTV Smart Player?
IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. Multiview App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while IPTV Smart Player averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.
Do Multiview App or IPTV Smart Player have ads?
IPTV Smart Player shows ads; Multiview App does not.
Which is updated more often, Multiview App or IPTV Smart Player?
Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, and IPTV Smart Player every 8 days. Most recently, Multiview App was updated on November 5, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player on November 5, 2026.

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