# IPTV Smart Player vs M3U Player

The clearest difference is rating: M3U Player at 3.7 against IPTV Smart Player's 1.0. M3U Player also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and M3U Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

M3U Player holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 6 days, M3U Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | M3U Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-live-tv/id6760274760/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Quang Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867785866) | [GRAHAM BEQUCA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783628550) |

## 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 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| IPTV Smart Player Premium - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| IPTV Smart Player Premium – Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| IPTV Premium – Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### M3U Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3u-player-xtream-codes/id6783628548)

This application allows you to stream your own content using M3U, M3U8 playlists, and Xtream Codes. Organize channels, save favorites, and enjoy playback with a built-in player. Users must provide their own legally obtained content.

**Highlights:** M3U/M3U8 playlist support, Xtream Codes API integration, Channel organization by groups, Favorite channel saving, Built-in video player, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Sixmonths Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Is M3U Player free?

M3U Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPTV Smart Player or M3U Player?

M3U Player is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while M3U Player averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do IPTV Smart Player or M3U Player have ads?

Both IPTV Smart Player and M3U Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPTV Smart Player or M3U Player?

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 6 days, and M3U Player every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on October 6, 2026 and M3U Player on October 25, 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.*