# IPTV Smart Player vs PickAChannel

The clearest difference is rating: PickAChannel at 5.0 against IPTV Smart Player's 4.5. IPTV Smart Player's advantage is ratings volume (42 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PickAChannel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PickAChannel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Smart Player has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 8 days, PickAChannel every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPTV Smart Player | PickAChannel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player-strimix/id6761012537/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickachannel/id6807059998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luminoxe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887290076) | [Ricardo E. Marrero Guzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608229214) |

## What reviewers say

### IPTV Smart Player

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

This media player allows you to watch live TV, movies, and series from your own provider. It offers a modern interface, smart discovery, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. Enjoy high-quality playback with advanced features.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across Apple devices, Wide Provider Support (Stalker, Xtream Codes, M3U), 4K, Dolby, HDR Playback, Favorites and Continue Watching, Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Picture in Picture and multi-screen support

**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 |


### PickAChannel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickachannel/id6807059998)

Organize and access your existing IPTV sources with a fast, native experience across Apple devices. Supports M3U, Xtream Codes, and XMLTV formats for a unified library with program guides and rich media details.

**Highlights:** Connect M3U, Xtream Codes, or XMLTV sources, Unified, searchable channel library, Live program guide (EPG), Rich media detail pages, iCloud sync for connections, Native SwiftUI experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickAChannel Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPTV Smart Player free?

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

### Is PickAChannel free?

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

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

PickAChannel is rated higher. IPTV Smart Player averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while PickAChannel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both IPTV Smart Player and PickAChannel show ads.

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

IPTV Smart Player ships an update every 8 days, and PickAChannel every 9 days. Most recently, IPTV Smart Player was updated on November 9, 2026 and PickAChannel on October 29, 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.*