Comparison

Buddy Player vs LTO Smart IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Buddy Player

Features
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Buddy Player is a media player built to make your own IPTV subscription pleasant and easy to navigate. IMPORTANT: Buddy Player is a player. It does not provide, host or sell any channels, films or series. To use the app you need an M3U playlist address or an Xtream Codes account from your own provider. The source, legality and availability of the content are entirely your provider's responsibility. CONNECT • M3U / M3U8 playlist address • Xtream Codes (server, username, password) • Quick setup by QR code • Save several profiles and switch between them • Your details are kept in your device's Keychain and are never sent to any server of ours AN ORDERLY LIBRARY • Live channels, films and series episodes are sorted into their own tabs automatically • Group and category filters • Fast search • Favourites • Pick up where you left off — the position is remembered for every title • Poster art, summaries and ratings for films and series (TMDB) THE PLAYER • Two playback engines: AVPlayer for HLS and MP4, VLC for everything else • Broad format support: MKV, TS, AVI, HEVC and more • Audio track and subtitle selection • Subtitle appearance: colour, size, background • OpenSubtitles support (with your own account) • Playback speed, aspect ratio, sleep timer • Double-tap to skip 10 seconds • Slide on the left for volume, on the right for brightness • Control lock so nothing happens in your pocket • Picture in picture (where the stream supports it) • Audio keeps playing in the background, with lock screen controls OFFLINE • Download films and episodes and watch them without a connection • Queued downloads run one at a time, in order • Pause, resume or delete downloads PARENTAL CONTROL • PIN-protected adult content filter • Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID • Hide any titles you would rather not see PROGRAMME GUIDE • What's on now and next, for providers that support XMLTV ALSO • Turkish and English interface • Dark interface, laid out for one-handed use • VoiceOver support • No ads, no tracking, no subscription Download Buddy Player and connect it with your own provider's details.

About

LTO Smart IPTV Player

Features
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LTO - Smart IPTV Player for Live TV, M3U Streaming, Xtream Codes, VOD and EPG. Transform your iPhone and iPad into a professional entertainment center with the ultimate IPTV streaming experience. WHY CHOOSE LTO? Engineered for speed and reliability, LTO offers advanced features for both casual viewers and power users - complete M3U player and Xtream Codes support in one premium app. MODERN PLAYBACK - Intuitive swipe gestures for volume and brightness - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) to watch live TV while multitasking - Screen Lock - no accidental skips or exits - Supports HLS, M3U8, MP4 and all major formats CLOUD SYNC - Sync playlists, favorites and watch history across all devices - Multi-device authorization and profile management - Cloud backup - never lose your settings again VOD AND OFFLINE - Background downloads for offline watching - Trailers, ratings and plot summaries for every title - Continue Watching support across series episodes PRIVACY AND FAMILY SAFETY - Parental Lock with PIN protection - Full local data privacy controls - Account dashboard to manage all logged-in devices PRO TOOLS - Built-in Speed Test for HD IPTV streaming diagnosis - EPG Timeline with reminders and catch-up support - Xtream Codes API for seamless playlist management - Multi-Profile for every user in your home SUPPORT Contact us: support@ltoplayer.com NOTE LTO is a media player only. We do not provide, host, or sell any content. Users must provide their own playlists from authorized IPTV service providers. Download LTO now - the ultimate M3U player and live TV hub for next-generation IPTV streaming. Terms of Use: This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). By using this app, you agree to the terms outlined here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buddy Player4 screens
LTO Smart IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddy Player at none against LTO Smart IPTV Player's 3. Buddy Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). LTO Smart IPTV Player's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price 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. LTO Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Buddy Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Buddy Player versus LTO Smart IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddy PlayerLTO Smart IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEHMET KAFADARRemold

In-app purchases

None

Buddy Player

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LTO Smart IPTV Player

Subscriptions3
  • LTO Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LTO Premium 6 Months$14.996 Months
  • LTO Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Buddy Player free?
Buddy Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LTO Smart IPTV Player free?
LTO Smart IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buddy Player or LTO Smart IPTV Player have ads?
LTO Smart IPTV Player shows ads; Buddy Player does not.

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