Comparison

Fliks vs SmartRacePlayer

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

Head to head
About

Fliks

Features
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Official iOS client for your Fliks media server. Stream your personal video library (movies, TV shows) on iPhone with cinema quality: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS surround audio, multi-language subtitles. NATIVE PLAYBACK • Hardware decoding via VideoToolbox — smooth 4K HDR playback on any compatible iPhone • HDR10 and HLG preserved via HEVC pass-through on HDR-capable devices • 5.1 / 7.1 surround audio passed through intact to compatible soundbars and home theaters • Multi-language VTT, SRT, ASS subtitles with customization (size, color, outline) • Picture-in-Picture to keep watching while using other apps • Built-in Chromecast support LIBRARY • Browse by movies, shows, seasons, and episodes • Metadata and posters powered by TMDB and TVDB • Automatic resume right where you left off • Progress synchronization across all your devices • Fast search across your entire collection OFFLINE • Download your movies and episodes to watch on flights or without a network connection • Local subtitle preservation • Smart storage management CUSTOMIZATION • Manual quality selection (Auto, 4K, 1080p, 720p, ...) • Variable playback speed • Multiple audio track selection on the fly • Subtitles: customizable style, size, and position SELF-HOSTED SERVER Fliks is designed to work with your own Fliks server (open-source software, available for macOS, Linux, or Windows). Your data stays yours — no third-party cloud services, no telemetry, no remote accounts. This app does not provide any video content. You connect it to your own Fliks server streaming your personal library (purchased movies, personal videos, royalty-free content, etc.). SETUP Install the Fliks server on your machine (free, open source) Launch the iOS app and enter your server URL Enjoy your library Server download and documentation: https://github.com/fliks-app/fliks

About

SmartRacePlayer

Features
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SmartRacePlayer est un lecteur multimédia moderne qui vous permet de lire vos propres playlists et contenus streaming. Activez l'application via l'achat intégré pour accéder à votre espace personnel. Vous pouvez également ajouter vos propres playlists (URL M3U, Xtream ou fichier M3U). Fonctionnalités : - Lecteur vidéo haute performance (accélération matérielle, tous formats) - Gestion de playlists multiples - Recherche rapide dans vos contenus - Contrôle parental avec PIN, horaires et limites de temps - Thèmes personnalisables (sombre, clair, AMOLED) - Compatible iPhone et iPad - Achat de codes d'accès directement dans l'application SmartRacePlayer ne fournit aucun contenu. L'application est un lecteur vide — les utilisateurs apportent leurs propres playlists. Support : support@smartraceplayer.com Politique de confidentialité : https://smartraceplayer.com/confidentialite

Screenshots

Fliks4 screens
SmartRacePlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fliks at none against SmartRacePlayer's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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. SmartRacePlayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fliks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fliks ships an update every 4 days, SmartRacePlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Fliks versus SmartRacePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFliksSmartRacePlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClement DelestreMamadou SARR

In-app purchases

None

Fliks

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SmartRacePlayer

One-time10
  • Duo - 1 Mois$7.99
  • Family - 1 Mois$9.99
  • Solo - 6 Mois$19.99
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  • Duo - 3 Mois$19.99
  • Family - 3 Mois$24.99
  • Solo - 12 Mois$34.99
  • Duo - 6 Mois$34.99
  • Family - 6 Mois$49.99
  • Duo - 12 Mois$59.99
  • Family - 12 Mois$89.99

Questions

Is Fliks free?
Fliks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartRacePlayer free?
SmartRacePlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fliks or SmartRacePlayer have ads?
Neither Fliks nor SmartRacePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fliks or SmartRacePlayer?
Fliks ships an update every 4 days, and SmartRacePlayer weekly. Most recently, Fliks was updated on October 7, 2026 and SmartRacePlayer on October 9, 2026.

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