Boo vs Smart IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Boo
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Boo Player brings your own M3U playlists and Xtream account together in one player for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. Browse live channels, movies and series, then watch in a layout that fits your screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS ⢠Add M3U or M3U8 playlists by URL or import a local playlist file. ⢠Connect with your Xtream server address, username and password. ⢠Save playlists and switch between them. BROWSE AND WATCH ⢠Search channels and browse by category or country. ⢠Keep favorites and return to recently watched content. ⢠Explore movies and series, with sorting and episode navigation. TWO STREAMS AT ONCE ⢠Choose two channels for split-screen playback. ⢠Adjust the layout and audio for each stream. ⢠Keep your preferred split-screen display settings for the next session. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN ⢠Adaptive navigation and layouts for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. ⢠Use the Duo cover display or open the inner display for more space. ⢠Player layouts adapt when the available space or orientation changes. ⢠Use supported playback controls, audio and subtitle options when provided by your stream. Boo Player is a player only. It does not provide, sell or include channels, playlists, films, series or IPTV subscriptions. Bring your own streaming sources and use content you are authorized to access. Availability, picture quality, program information and playback features depend on your provider, stream format and internet connection. The app contains advertising and offers optional in-app purchases.
Smart IPTV Player
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ASTXPlayer is a modern and easy-to-use IPTV player designed to help you organize and watch content from your own IPTV sources. Add your own compatible IPTV source and enjoy live TV, movies and series through a clean, responsive interface designed for iPhone and iPad. KEY FEATURES ⢠Live TV playback ⢠Movies and series support ⢠Xtream Codes API support ⢠Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support ⢠Favorites and viewing history ⢠Continue watching ⢠Multiple profiles ⢠Fast search and content organization ⢠Support for multiple user-provided IPTV sources ⢠Modern, simple and responsive interface ⢠Optimized playback experience BRING YOUR OWN IPTV SERVICE ASTXPlayer does not come with any channels, playlists or media content. To use the application, you must add your own compatible IPTV source. Your IPTV account, server information, username, password, playlist URLs and associated content are provided and controlled by you or your chosen third-party provider ā not by ASTXPlayer. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ASTXPlayer is an IPTV player only. We do not provide, host, sell, distribute or include any TV channels, movies, series, streams, playlists or other media content. ASTXPlayer is not affiliated with or endorsed by any IPTV provider or content provider. Users must provide their own playlists, Xtream Codes API credentials or other supported sources. Users are solely responsible for the content they add to the application and must ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions to access and use such content. ASTXPlayer does not control, manage or have access to the content provided by users or their third-party service providers. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS ASTXPlayer Premium subscriptions unlock additional features within the ASTXPlayer application only. Purchasing ASTXPlayer Premium does not provide access to television channels, movies, series, IPTV subscriptions, playlists or any other media content. Subscriptions may automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Users should only access content they are legally authorized to use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Smart IPTV Player at none against Boo's shown. Smart IPTV Player also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Boo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smart IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boo | Smart IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MESUT CAN YAGCI | Serkan SEN |
In-app purchases
Boo
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Boo Player for Mac$4.99
Smart IPTV Player
- Monthly Subscription$0.391 Month
- Annual Subscription$2.991 Year








