Comparison

STBox Playlist Player vs SmartRacePlayer

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

Head to head
About

STBox Playlist Player

Features
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STBox is a clean, fast media player for your own IPTV playlists. Add your Xtream Codes or M3U source and watch live TV, movies, and series on your iPhone and iPad — with a beautiful, modern interface. STBox does not provide any channels or content. You bring your own playlist; STBox simply plays it. WHY STBOX • Simple setup — add your Xtream Codes login or M3U URL and you're ready • Fast, modern interface built for big libraries • Smart player that handles HLS, MP4, MKV and more • Continue watching right where you left off PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists and sources — switch with one tap • Manual quality selection up to 4K • Picture-in-Picture — keep watching while you use other apps • Chromecast — cast to your TV in one tap • Catch-up TV — watch programs from the archive • Full EPG program guide with reminders • Parental controls with PIN-protected profiles EVERYDAY EXTRAS • Sleep timer • Subtitle and audio track selection • AirPlay support • Available in English, Turkish, German, French, and Arabic Subscriptions STBox Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://thracode.com/stbox/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SmartRacePlayer

Features
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SmartRacePlayer est un lecteur multimédia moderne qui vous permet de lire vos propres playlists et contenus streaming. Activez l'application via l'achat intégré pour accéder à votre espace personnel. Vous pouvez également ajouter vos propres playlists (URL M3U, Xtream ou fichier M3U). Fonctionnalités : - Lecteur vidéo haute performance (accélération matérielle, tous formats) - Gestion de playlists multiples - Recherche rapide dans vos contenus - Contrôle parental avec PIN, horaires et limites de temps - Thèmes personnalisables (sombre, clair, AMOLED) - Compatible iPhone et iPad - Achat de codes d'accès directement dans l'application SmartRacePlayer ne fournit aucun contenu. L'application est un lecteur vide — les utilisateurs apportent leurs propres playlists. Support : support@smartraceplayer.com Politique de confidentialité : https://smartraceplayer.com/confidentialite

Screenshots

STBox Playlist Player4 screens
SmartRacePlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartRacePlayer at weekly against STBox Playlist Player's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. STBox Playlist Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SmartRacePlayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STBox Playlist Player ships an update every 3 months, SmartRacePlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
STBox Playlist Player versus SmartRacePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTBox Playlist PlayerSmartRacePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnil CelikMamadou SARR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STBox Playlist Player

Subscriptions2
  • Aylık Pro$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yıllık$11.991 Year
10 purchases

SmartRacePlayer

One-time10
  • Duo - 1 Mois$7.99
  • Family - 1 Mois$9.99
  • Solo - 6 Mois$19.99
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  • Duo - 3 Mois$19.99
  • Family - 3 Mois$24.99
  • Solo - 12 Mois$34.99
  • Duo - 6 Mois$34.99
  • Family - 6 Mois$49.99
  • Duo - 12 Mois$59.99
  • Family - 12 Mois$89.99

Questions

Is STBox Playlist Player free?
STBox Playlist Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartRacePlayer free?
SmartRacePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STBox Playlist Player or SmartRacePlayer have ads?
Neither STBox Playlist Player nor SmartRacePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STBox Playlist Player or SmartRacePlayer?
STBox Playlist Player ships an update every 3 months, and SmartRacePlayer weekly. Most recently, STBox Playlist Player was updated on October 28, 2026 and SmartRacePlayer on October 31, 2026.

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