Comparison

Nagare 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

Nagare

Features
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Your streams. A smoother way to watch. Nagare is a free media player for iPhone and iPad. Connect your own Xtream Codes service or M3U playlist and enjoy a clean, thoughtfully designed viewing experience. LIVE TV Browse channel categories, search your channels and switch channels directly from the player. See what's on now and next when your provider supplies program information. MOVIES AND SERIES Browse artwork and descriptions supplied by your service. Explore seasons and episodes, keep track of viewing progress and continue watching where you left off. Move to the next episode manually, or use automatic playback with a countdown you can cancel. MAKE IT YOURS Keep favorite channels, movies and series close at hand. Save movies to your watchlist and switch between your connected providers. Set your preferred audio language, subtitle language and picture aspect ratio. WATCH OFFLINE Download compatible single-file movies and episodes for offline playback. Manage download progress and storage from one place. Availability depends on your provider and source format; HLS downloads are not supported. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY WATCHING Enjoy a refined dark interface, subtle animations, responsive layouts and clearer loading and error states. Playback supports multiple audio and subtitle tracks when available in the source. LOCAL BY DESIGN Your provider credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain. Your preferences, favorites and viewing history are stored on your device. No Nagare account is required. The current version is free to use, with no ads or in-app purchases. BRING YOUR OWN SERVICE Nagare does not provide, host, sell or recommend streaming content. You must supply your own authorized streaming service or playlist. Xtream services can provide live TV, movies and series; M3U playlists currently support live channels. Available content and features depend on your provider. BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY Nagare is a passion project, built and maintained for the IPTV community. The current version is free, with no ads and no required purchases. If paid features are ever introduced, the features available today will remain free for everyone who has them. Learn more: https://www.nagare.live/ Support: https://www.nagare.live/support Privacy policy: https://www.nagare.live/privacy

About

Smart IPTV APP

A fast and modern media player for organizing and playing your own media sources. Import playlists, connect servers, and access local or network media. Supports high-definition playback and cross-device streaming.

Highlights
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist import
  • Xtream-compatible connections
  • Local and network media access
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
  • Resume playback
  • Subtitle support
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

Nagare4 screens
Smart IPTV APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart IPTV APP at weekly against Nagare's every 3 weeks. Nagare's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nagare ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart IPTV APP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nagare versus Smart IPTV APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNagareSmart IPTV APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBar AchdutFortex Solutions

In-app purchases

None

Nagare

No in-app purchases

None

Smart IPTV APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nagare free?
Nagare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart IPTV APP free?
Smart IPTV APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nagare or Smart IPTV APP have ads?
Neither Nagare nor Smart IPTV APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nagare or Smart IPTV APP?
Nagare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart IPTV APP weekly. Most recently, Nagare was updated on October 10, 2026 and Smart IPTV APP on October 21, 2026.

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