Comparison

Zus Player vs IPTV Smart Pro Player

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

Head to head
About

Zus Player

This media player offers a high-quality viewing experience for your personal media. It supports various playlist formats and allows for offline viewing and background recording of channels. Customize your viewing experience with its advanced features.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U, M3U8 & Xtream Codes API
  • High-quality playback
  • Multi-screen support
  • Download VOD for offline viewing
  • Record channels in the background
  • Switch subtitles & audio tracks
  • Customizable categories, channels & favorites
Features
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Zus Player is a powerful media player that delivers a smooth, high-quality viewing experience on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. It supports M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes playlists, letting you play your personally owned media from local storage or remote sources. Key Features: - Supports M3U, M3U8 & Xtream Codes API - High-quality playback with advanced VLC-based engine - Support multi screen - Download VOD for offline viewing - Record channels in the background - Switch subtitles & audio tracks - Closed captions for live channels - Customise categories, channels & favourites - Available in 8 languages - Native Apple TV & Siri Remote support - Open Subtitles support - AirPlay - Chromecast Important Notice: Zus Player is a standalone media player. It does not provide, host, or promote any content. Users must supply their own legally acquired media. By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://zusplayer.com/terms/

About

IPTV Smart Pro Player

Features
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IPTV Smart Pro is a media player and manager for IPTV playlists. IMPORTANT This app does not host, store, transmit or distribute any TV channels, movies, series or other media. No channels, playlists or streams are included. All content comes exclusively from a source you provide, such as an M3U playlist, Xtream Codes credentials or a Stalker portal from your own IPTV provider. You need your own subscription with a provider of your choice and are responsible for having the right to watch the content in your country. WHAT THE PLAYER DOES • Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8 playlists and Stalker portals • Live TV, movies and series from your source • Programme guide (EPG) when your provider offers one • Catch-up and time-shift when your provider supports it • Favorites, continue watching, powerful search • Several sources in one app, switch with one tap • Parental PIN for categories • Audio and subtitle tracks, aspect ratio, hardware acceleration • Backup and restore of your settings • Available in 9 languages WEB PORTAL With the optional web portal at muv0.de you can create an account and manage your IPTV credentials. Only the sources you enter yourself are synchronised with the app. PREMIUM Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that removes advertising. It does not include any TV content or IPTV subscription. Plans: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. HOW TO START 1. Create an account in the app or sign in directly with your Xtream credentials. 2. Add your IPTV source (playlist URL or provider login). 3. Watch. Questions or a stream that will not play? Email info@muv0.de. Privacy policy: https://muv0.de/en/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zus Player3 screens
IPTV Smart Pro Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zus Player at none against IPTV Smart Pro Player's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Zus Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Smart Pro Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zus Player against 5.0 for IPTV Smart Pro Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zus Player versus IPTV Smart Pro Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZus PlayerIPTV Smart Pro Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNEXLY LTDDustin Friese

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zus Player

One-time2
  • 1 Year Activation$7.99
  • Lifetime Activation$14.99
4 purchases

IPTV Smart Pro Player

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$2.993 Months
  • Premium$4.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Zus Player free?
Zus Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smart Pro Player free?
IPTV Smart Pro Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zus Player or IPTV Smart Pro Player?
Zus Player and IPTV Smart Pro Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Zus Player or IPTV Smart Pro Player have ads?
IPTV Smart Pro Player shows ads; Zus Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Zus Player or IPTV Smart Pro Player?
Zus Player ships an update every 5 days, and IPTV Smart Pro Player every 5 days. Most recently, Zus Player was updated on October 7, 2026 and IPTV Smart Pro Player on October 29, 2026.

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