# IPTV Smart Player vs IPTV

The clearest difference is rating: IPTV at 4.6 against IPTV Smart Player's 1.0. IPTV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV has 322 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-live-tv/id6760274760/reviews) | **[4.6 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-player/id6762387409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **322** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867785866) | [Pinki .](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863734565) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-live-tv/id6760274760)

This media player allows you to stream your personal IPTV playlists and media files. It supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smart channel organization, favorites, and casting.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist import, Xtream Codes API support, Smart channel organization, Favorites and search functionality, Screen casting, Dark mode interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IPTV Smart Player Premium – Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Smart Player Premium - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| IPTV Smart Player Premium – Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium – Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-xtream-player/id6762387409)

Stream your own IPTV content on iPhone and iPad. Easily add Xtream Codes accounts, M3U playlists, or TV channel lists for a fast and reliable viewing experience. Enjoy customizable playback, EPG, and Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes login, M3U playlist import, TV channel streaming, Customizable video player, Chromecast support, Multiple user profiles, EPG integration, Advanced search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

IPTV Smart Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IPTV free?

IPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smart Player or IPTV?

IPTV is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPTV averages 4.6 from 322 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smart Player or IPTV have ads?

IPTV Smart Player shows ads; IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Smart Player or IPTV?

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV weekly. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and IPTV on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*