# IPTV Smart Player vs Ocular IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Smart Player at 64% against Ocular IPTV's 0%. IPTV Smart Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). Ocular IPTV's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ocular IPTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IPTV Smart Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of IPTV Smart Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ocular IPTV's.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 8 days, Ocular IPTV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | Ocular IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocular-iptv/id6766100039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luminoxe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887290076) | [Oliver Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894039878) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537)

This media player allows you to stream live TV, movies, and shows from your own provider. It supports various playlist formats and offers advanced playback features like 4K HDR and Multiview. Enjoy a seamless experience across all your Apple devices with iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Works with Stalker portals, XTREAM Codes, M3U playlists, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision playback with Nova Player, iCloud Sync for settings and watch history, Live TV guide with catch-up functionality, Multiview for watching multiple channels, Movie and show details with trailers and artwork, Live scores on iPhone Lock Screen and Dynamic Island

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly - Family | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly - Family | $14.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Ocular IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocular-iptv/id6766100039)

This app allows you to play your own media playlists from M3U URLs, Xtream Codes, or Stalker Portals. Enjoy features like picture-in-picture, AirPlay, and offline downloads for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** M3U, Xtream Codes, Stalker support, Picture-in-Picture playback, AirPlay and DLNA casting, Catch-up support, Offline downloads, Customizable dashboard, Built-in TV guide

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Is Ocular IPTV free?

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

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

IPTV Smart Player is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Ocular IPTV averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither IPTV Smart Player nor Ocular IPTV shows ads.

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

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 8 days, and Ocular IPTV every 5 days. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on November 15, 2026 and Ocular 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.*