# IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ vs M3U Player

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ at 5.0 against M3U Player's 3.7. IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ ships an update every 3 days, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ | M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-pro-player-plus/id6758356180/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barancan YARDIMCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865903748) | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smarters Pro Player+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smarters-pro-player-plus/id6758356180)

Stream live TV, movies, and series by adding your own M3U playlists or Xtream Codes. This player offers fast navigation, playlist management, and offline viewing capabilities. Upgrade to premium for full access to all features.

**Highlights:** Add M3U playlists via URL or file, Full Xtream Codes API support, Manage multiple IPTV playlists, Fast channel and video browsing, Favorites and Recently Watched, Download content for offline viewing, Cloud sync for progress

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 week premium access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year premium access | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $39.99 | one-time |


### M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548)

This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Xtream Codes API integration, Channel organization by groups, Favorite channel saving, Built-in video player, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.69 | per month |
| Sixmonths Premium | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ free?

IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is M3U Player free?

M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ or M3U Player?

IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ is rated higher. IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while M3U Player averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ or M3U Player have ads?

Both IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ and M3U Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ or M3U Player?

IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ ships an update every 3 days, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Smarters Pro Player+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and M3U Player on October 10, 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.*