Comparison

Tuna IPTV Player vs Smart IPTV APP

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

Head to head
About

Tuna IPTV Player

Features
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Tuna IPTV Player is a clean, fast IPTV client built for iPhones. Add any M3U playlist via URL — including Dropbox links — and start watching in seconds. Your channels are cached locally so the app launches instantly every time, even before the playlist finishes refreshing in the background. * Channel Browser Channels are organized exactly as your M3U defines them, with a category sidebar for fast navigation. A 4-column grid lets you scan hundreds of channels at a glance. Tap into any channel to start streaming immediately. * Search Find any channel across your entire playlist with the global search bar, or filter within the current category using in-category search. Your recent searches are saved so you can jump back to them quickly. * Favorites & Recents Mark any channel as a favorite with a single click — favorites appear at the top of the list and get their own dedicated category. A Recents category keeps track of everything you've watched, so you can always pick up where you left off. * EPG — Electronic Program Guide Connect an XMLTV EPG source to see what's on now and what's coming up next, directly on the channel cards. The guide refreshes automatically in the background so it's always up to date. * Playlist Management Add multiple M3U playlists and switch between them from the home screen. Refresh any playlist on demand to pick up the latest channels from your provider. The app preserves your last-watched channel and category and can resume automatically on launch. * Channel & Category Controls Hide channels or entire categories you don't use. Rename categories to match your preferences. Merge similar categories into one. Review and clean up duplicate channels with the built-in duplicate review tool. All changes are stored locally and survive playlist refreshes. * Sort Options Sort channels alphabetically, by most recently watched, or keep the original playlist order. Pin favorites to the top with a single toggle. * Single Stream Player Paste any direct stream URL from the Streams tab and play it instantly — no playlist needed. Tuna IPTV Player does not provide any content, channels, or subscriptions. You must supply your own M3U playlist URL from your IPTV provider.

About

Smart IPTV APP

Features
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# IPTV Player – M3U, M3U8, Xtream & Media Player A fast and modern media player for playing and organizing your own media sources. Import your own M3U/M3U8 playlists, connect compatible media servers, access local or network media, and play direct stream URLs from sources you are authorized to use. **Important:** This application is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, distribute, or include TV channels, movies, shows, playlists, subscriptions, or other media content. ## Media Source Support • M3U & M3U8 playlists • User-provided playlist URLs • Local playlist files • Xtream-compatible connections • HTTP / HTTPS media URLs • SMB network shares • Plex Media Server • Local media files ## Built-in Media Player • Fast and smooth playback • SD, HD, Full HD & 4K playback support • Hardware acceleration • External player support • Resume playback • Multiple audio tracks • Subtitle support ## Media Organization Organize media from your own sources with an interface designed for fast navigation. • Categories • Favorites • Recently played • Continue watching • Search • Multiple playlists • Playlist refresh • XMLTV/EPG metadata support ## Playback Across Your Devices • Chromecast support • AirPlay support* • Android TV support • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Phone and tablet support • Landscape and portrait modes ## Built for Performance • Fast playlist loading • Smooth navigation • Modern interface • Optimized for large playlists • Efficient media playback • Low memory usage ## Bring Your Own Media Sources IPTV Player does not operate an IPTV service or provide access to any content library. Users connect their own media sources, servers, playlists, credentials, or URLs. The application functions only as a media playback and organization tool. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights or authorization to access and play content added to the application. ## Disclaimer IPTV Player does not provide, host, sell, distribute, sublicense, or include any TV channels, movies, shows, playlists, subscriptions, or other media content. The application does not provide IPTV subscriptions or access credentials. Users must provide their own media sources, including playlists, compatible server credentials, network shares, local files, or streaming URLs, and must have the appropriate rights or authorization to access such content. IPTV Player is an independent media player and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any IPTV provider, broadcaster, content owner, or streaming service. The application does not endorse, facilitate, or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content.

Screenshots

Tuna IPTV Player4 screens
Smart IPTV APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart IPTV APP at weekly against Tuna IPTV Player's every 3 months. Tuna IPTV Player's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuna IPTV Player ships an update every 3 months, Smart IPTV APP weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Tuna IPTV Player versus Smart IPTV APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuna IPTV PlayerSmart IPTV APP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREALITY S.L.Fortex Solutions

In-app purchases

None

Tuna IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

None

Smart IPTV APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tuna IPTV Player free?
Tuna IPTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart IPTV APP free?
Smart IPTV APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tuna IPTV Player or Smart IPTV APP have ads?
Neither Tuna IPTV Player nor Smart IPTV APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tuna IPTV Player or Smart IPTV APP?
Tuna IPTV Player ships an update every 3 months, and Smart IPTV APP weekly. Most recently, Tuna IPTV Player was updated on September 27, 2026 and Smart IPTV APP on October 4, 2026.

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