# IPTV SmartStream Player vs BananaPlayer

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.

Both are free to download. IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BananaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV SmartStream Player | BananaPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smartstream-player/id6754339363/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bananaplayer-iptv/id6759906219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASAPP STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338092352) | [Benjamin Nærø](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781555252) |

## 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 |


### BananaPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bananaplayer-iptv/id6759906219)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*