Comparison

MAX IPTV vs IPTV Smarters Pro TV

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

Head to head
About

MAX IPTV

This media player allows you to stream your own live TV, movies, and series on Apple TV. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like EPG, catch-up, and subtitle downloads. Customize your viewing with favorites and custom lists.

Highlights
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and Stalker Portal playlists
  • Live TV with EPG and catch-up functionality
  • Movie and series browsing with subtitle support
  • Favorites and custom channel list creation
  • Cross-device sync and backup/restore
  • Available in 20 languages
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MAX IPTV is a premium IPTV player for Apple TV. Load your own playlist and enjoy your live TV, movies, and series on the big screen — with a fast, beautiful interface built for tvOS. IMPORTANT: MAX IPTV is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, streams, or content. You bring your own playlist from your own IPTV provider. SUPPORTS YOUR PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes — server, username, and password • M3U / M3U8 — paste a playlist URL • Stalker Portal — portal URL and MAC address LIVE TV • Full channel list with categories • Electronic Program Guide — NOW/NEXT and a full time-grid guide • Watch Recorded — replay a programme that already aired - catch-up. • Channel logos, info banner, quick zapping • Reminders for upcoming programs MOVIES & SERIES • Browse your movies and series by category • Subtitles from OpenSubtitles — Find subtitles for any movie or episode direct in player. • Rich detail pages — plot, cast, director, genre, rating, trailers • Continue Watching — pick up where you left off • Season and episode browsing MAKE IT YOURS • Favorites for channels, movies, and series • Create your own custom channel lists • Search across everything • Multiple playlists — switch anytime EVERYWHERE YOU WATCH • One account works across your devices • Playlists, favorites, and settings sync automatically • Back up and restore your setup • Available in 20 languages SUBSCRIPTION MAX IPTV is free to use for the first 7 days. After the trial, an annual subscription is required to keep using the app. Choose from three auto-renewable plans: • Silver — 2 devices — $9.99/year (USD) • Gold — 5 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore — $14.99/year (USD) • Diamond — 10 devices, Web Player, Cloud Backup & Restore, all premium features — $19.99/year (USD) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maxiptv.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://maxiptv.app/terms Bring your playlist to your pocket.

About

IPTV Smarters Pro TV

Features
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Watch IPTV Easily with IPPLayer Stream your favorite live TV channels, movies, series, and playlists in one powerful IPTV player app. Nova IPTV Player offers a smooth, fast, and modern streaming experience with support for popular IPTV formats. Features • Support for M3U & Xtream Codes • Fast and smooth HD streaming • Modern blue-themed player UI • Add multiple playlists easily • Built-in powerful video player • Support for live TV, movies & series • Full-screen immersive playback • Favorites & recently watched • Simple and easy-to-use interface • High-quality streaming experience Why Choose IPPlayer? IPPlayer is designed for users who want a clean, fast, and reliable IPTV streaming app. Enjoy your content with a premium viewing experience and modern design optimized for iPhone and iPad. Disclaimer IPPlayer does not provide or include any media or content. Users must provide their own legally owned IPTV playlists or streaming sources. Terms of USE - https://habbithubdevelopers.com

Screenshots

MAX IPTV4 screens
IPTV Smarters Pro TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Smarters Pro TV at every 10 days against MAX IPTV's every 2 months. IPTV Smarters Pro TV also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. MAX IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and IPTV Smarters Pro TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAX IPTV ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Smarters Pro TV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MAX IPTV versus IPTV Smarters Pro TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAX IPTVIPTV Smarters Pro TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaser Chorake YekshahveHabbitHub

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MAX IPTV

Subscriptions3
  • MAX IPTV silver$9.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV gold$14.991 Year
  • MAX IPTV Diamond$19.991 Year
2 purchases

IPTV Smarters Pro TV

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade to premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Upgrade premium for lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is MAX IPTV free?
MAX IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smarters Pro TV free?
IPTV Smarters Pro TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MAX IPTV or IPTV Smarters Pro TV have ads?
Neither MAX IPTV nor IPTV Smarters Pro TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAX IPTV or IPTV Smarters Pro TV?
MAX IPTV ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Smarters Pro TV every 10 days. Most recently, MAX IPTV was updated on October 6, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Pro TV on October 24, 2026.

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