Comparison

Smarters Player vs nox

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

Head to head
About

Smarters Player

This IPTV player organizes your personal content streams for faster access and a cleaner viewing experience. It offers smart search, favorite management, and a focused player, with privacy as a core feature. An optional PRO upgrade provides enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Organize personal IPTV playlists
  • Smart search for channels and content
  • Save favorite channels and series
  • Focused player with smooth playback
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Import M3U/M3U8 playlists
  • Xtream login support
Features
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Turn your playlists into a cleaner viewing space. Smarters Player is an IPTV player made for users who want faster access to their own streams, less clutter, and a better way to manage large libraries on iPhone. CONNECT 
Add your content with Xtream login details or import M3U / M3U8 playlists from a link or compatible file. Once added, the app organizes available live and on-demand content into a more practical layout. SEARCH
 Use Smart Search to find channels, movies, or series quickly without digging through long lists. Save favorites to keep your most-used content close. WATCH 
Open streams in a focused player designed for smooth playback and easy navigation. Adjust settings to match the way you prefer to browse and watch. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
 Your playlists stay on your device. No tracking, no analytics, and no unnecessary data collection in the background. PRO ACCESS
 Upgrade to PRO for additional features and more control over your viewing experience. Lifetime access is available as a one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer:
This app is a media player only. It does not include, provide, host, sell, or distribute any channels, subscriptions, or built-in media. All streams must be added by the user, and the user is solely responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to access any content played through the app.

About

nox

Features
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nox is a player for your own IPTV playlist. It does not provide, host, or sell any channels, movies, or streams. To use nox, add the playlist from an IPTV service you already subscribe to — via Xtream Codes login or an M3U/M3U8 URL — and nox gives you a clean, fast, modern way to watch it. FEATURES • Live TV, Movies & Series — organized automatically from your playlist • Full EPG / TV guide, with catch-up where your provider supports it • Fast, reliable playback powered by libVLC (handles a wide range of formats) • Favorites, recently watched, and quick search • Parental PIN and a dedicated Kids Mode • Multiple profiles • No ads — ever nox+ MEMBERSHIP Your first 7 days are free — no card required. Keep premium features with a plan that fits you: • Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly auto-renewable subscriptions • Lifetime — a one-time purchase, yours forever Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. A lifetime purchase is one-time and does not renew. nox is a media player only. You are responsible for the content you add and for complying with the terms of your IPTV provider and applicable laws. Terms of Use: https://watchnox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://watchnox.com/privacy NOX does not provide or include any TV channels, movies, series, or playlists. It is a player for content you supply from an IPTV provider you already use.

Screenshots

Smarters Player4 screens
nox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: nox at weekly against Smarters Player's monthly. 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. Smarters Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and nox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smarters Player ships an update monthly, nox weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Smarters Player versus nox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarters Playernox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaid SaberJamel Khalifa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smarters Player

Subscriptions3
  • weekly_app2$2.997 Days
  • monthly_app2$5.991 Month
  • yearly_app2$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime_app2$14.99
1 purchases

nox

One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Smarters Player free?
Smarters Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nox free?
nox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smarters Player or nox have ads?
Both Smarters Player and nox show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smarters Player or nox?
Smarters Player ships an update monthly, and nox weekly. Most recently, Smarters Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and nox on October 24, 2026.

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