Comparison

IPTV SmartStream Player vs BananaPlayer

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

Head to head
About

IPTV SmartStream Player

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
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IPTV SmartStream Player is video player for iOS, iPad, IPTV Stream Player comes with powerful built in video player IPTV SmartStream Player Features: - Supports major video formats - 4K Content supports - Subtitle and Dual Audio - Global Search - Global favourites -Recent Playlist - Parental Control - Hide Content - Multiple Language Supports -Speed Test IMPORTANT SmartStream Player doesn't provide any sources of TV channels. It is a player only. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch TV channels. The Official IPTV Stream Player does not contain any media content. This app is a video player like other video player NOTES: NOTES: -IPTV Smart Stream Player does NOT provide, host, sell, or stream any TV channels or media content. -The app does NOT include any preloaded channels, playlists, or subscriptions. -Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or streams (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8). -Smart Stream Player is only a media player and not an IPTV service or content provider. -All content streamed through the app is entirely provided and managed by the user. -Only legally obtained streams are allowed in Our app, Import your own legally obtained IPTV playlist or stream. -The app does NOT sell access to live TV, movies, or series. -Premium features do not unlock or provide any content. -No subscription inside our app is tied to official channels. -Our app do not sell access to content. -Our app do not facilitate illegal access. -Smart Stream Player has no affiliation with any third-party IPTV providers. -Streaming copyrighted material without proper authorization is not supported. -EPG availability depends on the user’s playlist provider and cannot be guaranteed. -Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they stream. -We do not promote or offer any copyrighted content. -Users have to add their own content. -Screenshots shown on this page are provided as examples only. -We don't sell any copyright content. -We don't endorse the streaming of copyright content

About

BananaPlayer

A streamlined IPTV player for Apple devices. Easily load M3U playlists or connect to Xtream servers to watch your channels with a clean interface. Supports favorites, search, and high-quality playback.

Highlights
  • Load M3U playlists
  • Connect to Xtream servers
  • Manage multiple playlists
  • Filter and search channels
  • Save favorites
  • Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay
  • 4K and HDR playback
Features
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Tired of clunky IPTV apps? BananaPlayer is a simple, fast IPTV player built to feel right at home on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. No confusing menus, no cluttered interfaces — just your channels, ready to watch. - Load M3U playlists or connect to Xtream servers - Manage multiple playlists - Filter and search your channels - Save favorites - Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay - 4K and HDR playback - Available on Apple TV, Mac and iPhone BananaPlayer does not include any content. You provide your own playlists and are responsible for the content you access.

Screenshots

IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens
BananaPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV SmartStream Player at 2.8 against BananaPlayer's 2.0. IPTV SmartStream Player also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). BananaPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BananaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV SmartStream Player holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, BananaPlayer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IPTV SmartStream Player versus BananaPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV SmartStream PlayerBananaPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAPP STUDIOBenjamin Nærø

Customer experience

IPTV SmartStream Player

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

BananaPlayer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99
None

BananaPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BananaPlayer free?
BananaPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPTV SmartStream Player or BananaPlayer?
IPTV SmartStream Player is rated higher. IPTV SmartStream Player averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BananaPlayer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPTV SmartStream Player or BananaPlayer have ads?
IPTV SmartStream Player shows ads; BananaPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV SmartStream Player or BananaPlayer?
IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, and BananaPlayer every 6 days. Most recently, IPTV SmartStream Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and BananaPlayer on October 6, 2026.

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