Comparison

Iris vs Smart IPTV Pro Player

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

Head to head
About

Iris

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this advanced player. It offers detailed information for content, interactive EPG, and personalized favorites. Manage multiple accounts and enjoy seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Connects via Xtream Codes or M3U URL
  • Detailed movie/series info with TMDB data
  • Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Save favorite channels, movies, and series
  • Search across live TV, movies, and series
  • Manage multiple IPTV accounts
  • High-performance VLC player core
Features
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Iris: IPTV Pro is the most advanced IPTV player for iOS and iPadOS. Connect your IPTV service using Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist URL and enjoy seamless streaming of thousands of live channels, movies, and TV series — all in one elegant app. Movie and series pages feature high-definition posters, wide backdrops, full plot summaries, IMDB-style ratings, and release info powered by TMDB. Tap any actor to read their biography and browse every title in your IPTV library they appear in. Watch hundreds of live channels and tap the calendar icon to open the interactive EPG overlay with current and upcoming programs. Browse and stream your full movie and series catalogue. Continue watching right where you left off. Save your favorite channels, movies, and series for instant access. Search across live TV, movies, and series instantly. Manage multiple IPTV accounts and switch between them with a single tap. Fully localized in 12 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. Built on a high-performance VLC player core for smooth, reliable playback. No registration required — your credentials are stored securely on your device only. Note: Iris requires an active IPTV subscription from a third-party provider.

About

Smart IPTV Pro Player

This professional iOS player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV subscriptions. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback and a user-friendly interface optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Load M3U playlists via URL or file
  • Login with Xtream Codes API
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming
  • EPG support
  • Fast channel switching
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
  • Background playback
Features
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Looking for a powerful iPhone IPTV player? This professional iOS IPTV player lets you stream live TV, movies, and series directly on your device with smooth playback and a clean interface. Designed specifically for iOS, this iPhone IPTV app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, giving you full control over your IPTV subscriptions. A Professional iPhone IPTV Player This iOS IPTV player is built for users who want speed, stability, and simplicity. Easily add your IPTV provider and start watching within seconds. Key Features: • Load M3U playlists via URL or file • Login with Xtream Codes API • Live TV streaming • Movies and series (VOD support) • EPG support (if provided by your IPTV service) • Fast channel switching • Modern and user-friendly interface M3U and Xtream Codes API Support This iPhone IPTV player supports: • M3U URL • M3U file upload • Xtream Codes API (username, password, server URL) Simply enter your provider details and your iOS IPTV content will load automatically. Optimized for iOS Performance This iOS IPTV player is optimized for: • Smooth playback • Minimal buffering • Fast playlist loading • Stable streaming performance It works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad and supports the latest iOS versions. Advanced Playback Features • Fullscreen mode • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Background playback • Subtitle and audio track selection • External screen support Everything you expect from a premium iPhone IPTV player. Important Disclaimer This app is an IPTV player only. It does not provide or include any content, channels, or subscriptions. Users must provide their own legal IPTV service, M3U playlist, or Xtream Codes API credentials. This App offers In-App Purchases Premium Subscriptions • 1 Months – $1.99 • 3 Months – $4.99 • 12 Months – $14.99 Information about auto-renewable subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, apply. Terms of Use: https://ozan.xyz/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ozan.xyz/privacy.html

Screenshots

Iris4 screens
Smart IPTV Pro Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Iris at free against Smart IPTV Pro Player's free with in-app purchases. Iris also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Smart IPTV Pro Player's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart IPTV Pro Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Iris against 5.0 for Smart IPTV Pro Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris ships an update fortnightly, Smart IPTV Pro Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Iris versus Smart IPTV Pro Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisSmart IPTV Pro Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMustafa YILDIZAppriqa

Customer experience

Iris

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

Smart IPTV Pro Player

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Iris

One-time1
  • Iris Pro Lifetime Access$3.99
3 purchases

Smart IPTV Pro Player

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • 12 Month Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart IPTV Pro Player free?
Smart IPTV Pro Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iris or Smart IPTV Pro Player?
Iris and Smart IPTV Pro Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Iris or Smart IPTV Pro Player have ads?
Neither Iris nor Smart IPTV Pro Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iris or Smart IPTV Pro Player?
Iris ships an update fortnightly, and Smart IPTV Pro Player every 5 days. Most recently, Iris was updated on October 6, 2026 and Smart IPTV Pro Player on October 13, 2026.

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