Comparison

Iris vs SmartRacePlayer

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

SmartRacePlayer

Features
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SmartRacePlayer est un lecteur multimédia moderne qui vous permet de lire vos propres playlists et contenus streaming. Activez l'application via l'achat intégré pour accéder à votre espace personnel. Vous pouvez également ajouter vos propres playlists (URL M3U, Xtream ou fichier M3U). Fonctionnalités : - Lecteur vidéo haute performance (accélération matérielle, tous formats) - Gestion de playlists multiples - Recherche rapide dans vos contenus - Contrôle parental avec PIN, horaires et limites de temps - Thèmes personnalisables (sombre, clair, AMOLED) - Compatible iPhone et iPad - Achat de codes d'accès directement dans l'application SmartRacePlayer ne fournit aucun contenu. L'application est un lecteur vide — les utilisateurs apportent leurs propres playlists. Support : support@smartraceplayer.com Politique de confidentialité : https://smartraceplayer.com/confidentialite

Screenshots

Iris4 screens
SmartRacePlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartRacePlayer at weekly against Iris's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartRacePlayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris ships an update fortnightly, SmartRacePlayer weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Iris versus SmartRacePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisSmartRacePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMustafa YILDIZMamadou SARR

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Iris

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

SmartRacePlayer

One-time10
  • Duo - 1 Mois$7.99
  • Family - 1 Mois$9.99
  • Solo - 6 Mois$19.99
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  • Duo - 3 Mois$19.99
  • Family - 3 Mois$24.99
  • Solo - 12 Mois$34.99
  • Duo - 6 Mois$34.99
  • Family - 6 Mois$49.99
  • Duo - 12 Mois$59.99
  • Family - 12 Mois$89.99

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartRacePlayer free?
SmartRacePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iris or SmartRacePlayer have ads?
Neither Iris nor SmartRacePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iris or SmartRacePlayer?
Iris ships an update fortnightly, and SmartRacePlayer weekly. Most recently, Iris was updated on October 31, 2026 and SmartRacePlayer on October 31, 2026.

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