Comparison

IPTV SmartStream Player vs eTvGuide

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

eTvGuide

Features
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The application helps to watch the program for popular iptv services such as BCU Media, Cineman and many others. As well as on popular TV channels in Europe and beyond. The program is aimed at IPTV users from iLook, Edem

Screenshots

IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens
eTvGuide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eTvGuide at none against IPTV SmartStream Player's 1. IPTV SmartStream Player's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). 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 SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eTvGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, eTvGuide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPTV SmartStream Player versus eTvGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV SmartStream PlayereTvGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB4 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperASAPP STUDIOMykyta Hil

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99
None

eTvGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eTvGuide free?
eTvGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV SmartStream Player or eTvGuide have ads?
Both IPTV SmartStream Player and eTvGuide show ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV SmartStream Player or eTvGuide?
IPTV SmartStream Player ships an update every 10 days, and eTvGuide every 6 weeks. Most recently, IPTV SmartStream Player was updated on October 7, 2026 and eTvGuide on October 14, 2026.

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