Comparison

IPTV vs Smarters Player

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

Head to head
About

IPTV

Stream live TV, movies, and series on your iOS device with this powerful IPTV player. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API for seamless integration with your existing IPTV services. Enjoy smooth playback, fast channel switching, and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • M3U playlist support (URL/file)
  • Xtream Codes API login
  • 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

About

Smarters Player

This IPTV player organizes your personal content streams for faster access and a cleaner viewing experience. It offers smart search, favorite management, and a focused player, with privacy as a core feature. An optional PRO upgrade provides enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Organize personal IPTV playlists
  • Smart search for channels and content
  • Save favorite channels and series
  • Focused player with smooth playback
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Import M3U/M3U8 playlists
  • Xtream login support
Features
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Turn your playlists into a cleaner viewing space. Smarters Player is an IPTV player made for users who want faster access to their own streams, less clutter, and a better way to manage large libraries on iPhone. CONNECT 
Add your content with Xtream login details or import M3U / M3U8 playlists from a link or compatible file. Once added, the app organizes available live and on-demand content into a more practical layout. SEARCH
 Use Smart Search to find channels, movies, or series quickly without digging through long lists. Save favorites to keep your most-used content close. WATCH 
Open streams in a focused player designed for smooth playback and easy navigation. Adjust settings to match the way you prefer to browse and watch. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
 Your playlists stay on your device. No tracking, no analytics, and no unnecessary data collection in the background. PRO ACCESS
 Upgrade to PRO for additional features and more control over your viewing experience. Lifetime access is available as a one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer:
This app is a media player only. It does not include, provide, host, sell, or distribute any channels, subscriptions, or built-in media. All streams must be added by the user, and the user is solely responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to access any content played through the app.

Screenshots

IPTV4 screens
Smarters Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV at none against Smarters Player's shown. IPTV also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Smarters Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Smarters Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 IPTV against 5.0 for Smarters Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV ships an update every 5 days, Smarters Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPTV versus Smarters Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTVSmarters Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppriqaSaid Saber

Customer experience

IPTV

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

Smarters Player

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV

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

Smarters Player

Subscriptions3
  • weekly_app2$2.997 Days
  • monthly_app2$5.991 Month
  • yearly_app2$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime_app2$14.99

Questions

Is IPTV free?
IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smarters Player free?
Smarters Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPTV or Smarters Player?
IPTV and Smarters Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do IPTV or Smarters Player have ads?
Smarters Player shows ads; IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV or Smarters Player?
IPTV ships an update every 5 days, and Smarters Player monthly. Most recently, IPTV was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smarters Player on October 31, 2026.

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