Comparison

PlavioTV vs Smart IPTV APP

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

Head to head
About

PlavioTV

Features
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PlavioTV is a premium IPTV content hub designed for users who want a more refined way to organize, search, and enjoy their own streaming sources. Built for iPhone and iPad, PlavioTV brings your playlists together in a polished, modern experience focused on clarity, speed, and control. Whether you are managing a personal library or browsing live channels, everything feels streamlined and easy to access. With support for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources, PlavioTV helps you keep your content organized and ready to watch. Why users choose PlavioTV: • Premium interface built for a modern viewing experience • Universal search to quickly find channels and content across your library • Smart organization for playlists, categories, and browsing • Smooth playback experience designed for everyday use • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with native iOS gestures • EPG support for live TV programming guide • Cross-device cloud sync (Premium) • Parental controls Optional Premium subscription unlocks: • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists • Full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • Cross-device cloud sync • Priority support Plavio Premium is offered as auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. PlavioTV is ideal for users who want more than a basic player. It is built to feel like a premium content management experience, combining elegant design with practical tools for discovering and accessing your own media sources faster. Important notice: PlavioTV does not provide channels, movies, or media content. PlavioTV is a media player and content management app for user-added sources only. Users must provide their own legal playlists, accounts, or streaming access. Privacy Policy: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/terms

About

Smart IPTV APP

Features
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# IPTV Player – M3U, M3U8, Xtream & Media Player A fast and modern media player for playing and organizing your own media sources. Import your own M3U/M3U8 playlists, connect compatible media servers, access local or network media, and play direct stream URLs from sources you are authorized to use. **Important:** This application is a media player only. It does not provide, host, sell, distribute, or include TV channels, movies, shows, playlists, subscriptions, or other media content. ## Media Source Support • M3U & M3U8 playlists • User-provided playlist URLs • Local playlist files • Xtream-compatible connections • HTTP / HTTPS media URLs • SMB network shares • Plex Media Server • Local media files ## Built-in Media Player • Fast and smooth playback • SD, HD, Full HD & 4K playback support • Hardware acceleration • External player support • Resume playback • Multiple audio tracks • Subtitle support ## Media Organization Organize media from your own sources with an interface designed for fast navigation. • Categories • Favorites • Recently played • Continue watching • Search • Multiple playlists • Playlist refresh • XMLTV/EPG metadata support ## Playback Across Your Devices • Chromecast support • AirPlay support* • Android TV support • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Phone and tablet support • Landscape and portrait modes ## Built for Performance • Fast playlist loading • Smooth navigation • Modern interface • Optimized for large playlists • Efficient media playback • Low memory usage ## Bring Your Own Media Sources IPTV Player does not operate an IPTV service or provide access to any content library. Users connect their own media sources, servers, playlists, credentials, or URLs. The application functions only as a media playback and organization tool. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights or authorization to access and play content added to the application. ## Disclaimer IPTV Player does not provide, host, sell, distribute, sublicense, or include any TV channels, movies, shows, playlists, subscriptions, or other media content. The application does not provide IPTV subscriptions or access credentials. Users must provide their own media sources, including playlists, compatible server credentials, network shares, local files, or streaming URLs, and must have the appropriate rights or authorization to access such content. IPTV Player is an independent media player and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any IPTV provider, broadcaster, content owner, or streaming service. The application does not endorse, facilitate, or promote unauthorized access to copyrighted content.

Screenshots

PlavioTV4 screens
Smart IPTV APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart IPTV APP at none against PlavioTV's 2. Smart IPTV APP also leads on ads (none vs shown). PlavioTV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlavioTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Smart IPTV APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlavioTV ships an update every 2 days, Smart IPTV APP weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PlavioTV versus Smart IPTV APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlavioTVSmart IPTV APP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHalil Ibrahim OZDEMIRFortex Solutions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlavioTV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Smart IPTV APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlavioTV free?
PlavioTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart IPTV APP free?
Smart IPTV APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlavioTV or Smart IPTV APP have ads?
PlavioTV shows ads; Smart IPTV APP does not.
Which is updated more often, PlavioTV or Smart IPTV APP?
PlavioTV ships an update every 2 days, and Smart IPTV APP weekly. Most recently, PlavioTV was updated on September 15, 2026 and Smart IPTV APP on September 17, 2026.

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