# IPTV SmartStream Player vs Awesome IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: Awesome IPTV at 5.0 against IPTV SmartStream Player's 2.8. Awesome IPTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). IPTV SmartStream Player's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Awesome IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Awesome IPTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IPTV SmartStream Player's written reviews are positive against 75% of Awesome IPTV's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV SmartStream Player | Awesome IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smartstream-player/id6754339363/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-iptv/id6757697493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASAPP STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338092352) | [Mars Voyage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776215023) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Awesome IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-iptv/id6757697493)

This IPTV player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series on your Apple devices. It supports Xtream Codes and M3U playlists, offering features like EPG, favorites, and background audio. A single subscription provides access across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live TV, Movies, and Series playback, Xtream Codes and M3U playlist support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Favorites and folder organization, Background audio playback, Cross-platform subscription

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Playback Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Playback Access | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 AI Hours | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?

IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Awesome IPTV free?

Awesome IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV SmartStream Player or Awesome IPTV?

Awesome IPTV is rated higher. IPTV SmartStream Player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Awesome IPTV averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do IPTV SmartStream Player or Awesome IPTV have ads?

IPTV SmartStream Player shows ads; Awesome IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV SmartStream Player or Awesome IPTV?

IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, and Awesome IPTV weekly. Most recently, IPTV SmartStream Player was updated on October 7, 2026 and Awesome IPTV on October 2, 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.*