Comparison

Areena vs IPTV Smart Player plus

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

Head to head
About

Areena

Features
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Areena Player turns your own IPTV playlist into a fast, clean and comfortable viewing experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It ships with no channels and no content. You bring your own M3U or Xtream Codes playlist from your provider, and Areena Player does the rest: organizing it, remembering where you stopped, and playing it smoothly. LIVE, MOVIES AND SERIES Live channels organized into clean categories with instant search Movies and series with full detail pages: poster, plot, seasons and episodes Continue Watching, Watchlist, Favorites and Recently Watched A PLAYER BUILT FOR COMFORT Smooth playback with playback-speed control Multiple audio and subtitle tracks Picture in Picture and a floating mini player Sleep timer, screen lock and aspect-ratio control Touch gestures: double-tap to skip, swipe for volume and seeking BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac Native, modern design that stays out of your way Full English and Arabic interface with complete right-to-left support PRIVACY FIRST No ads, ever No accounts and no sign-up Your playlist details stay on your device IMPORTANT Areena Player is a media player only. It does not include, host, provide or promote any channels, movies, series or playlists, and it is not affiliated with any content provider. A valid playlist from a service you are legally subscribed to is required. Questions or feedback: areenaplayer.com

About

IPTV Smart Player plus

Features
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Transform your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV into the ultimate entertainment center with IPTV Smart Player plus. Experience seamless, ultra-fast streaming for your personal M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes playlists with cinematic glassmorphic elegance. Built from the ground up for speed, reliability, and visual perfection, IPTV Smart Player plus delivers buttery-smooth 4K Ultra HD 60FPS playback with zero lag, instant channel zapping, and comprehensive EPG TV Guide integration. KEY FEATURES: ▸ MULTI-PLAYLIST & XTREAM CODES API SUPPORT • Add unlimited M3U, M3U8, and XSPF playlists via URL or local file upload • Full native Xtream Codes API integration (Live TV, VOD Movies, and TV Series) • Fast auto-sync and background refresh for active playlists ▸ CINEMATIC 4K ULTRA HD & HDR PLAYBACK • Hardware-accelerated video rendering engine supporting 4K, 60FPS, HEVC, and H.264 • Dynamic buffer management for smooth, stutter-free playback even on slower connections • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) multitasking: watch your streams while using other apps ▸ COMPREHENSIVE EPG (ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE) • Interactive timeline and schedule viewer for live channels • Real-time channel program indicators and what's on next • Automatic XMLTV and JTV guide loading ▸ ADVANCED AUDIO & SUBTITLE CONTROLS • Multiple audio track selection (Dolby Digital, Stereo, commentary) • Embedded and external subtitle support (SRT, VTT) with customizable sizing and synchronization • Aspect ratio options: 16:9, 4:3, Fill Screen, and Original ▸ SMART ORGANIZATION & FAVORITES • Add channels, movies, and series to your personal Favorites with one tap • Continue Watching and Recently Played history • Powerful global search across channels, categories, and VOD titles • Category filtering and custom channel sorting ▸ CROSS-PLATFORM & APPLE TV COMPATIBLE • Designed for iOS, iPadOS, and 10-foot Apple TV (tvOS) remote navigation • AirPlay & Chromecast support to beam streams directly to your big screen • Full D-Pad remote control focus traversal on Apple TV ▸ PRIVACY & SECURITY • Parental control with custom PIN lock for sensitive categories • Secure local storage of your playlist links and credentials ---------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open the app and tap "Add Playlist". 2. Enter your M3U URL or your Xtream Codes credentials provided by your service provider. 3. Enjoy your live channels, movies, and series immediately! ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER & LEGAL NOTICES (IMPORTANT): - IPTV Smart Player plus is strictly a media player application. - IPTV Smart Player plus DOES NOT provide, host, bundle, or include any playlists, channels, streams, or copyrighted content. - Users must provide their own content or authorized playlists from their licensed IPTV provider. - IPTV Smart Player plus has no affiliation whatsoever with any third-party playlist or content providers. - We do not endorse, support, or promote the streaming of copyrighted material without explicit permission from the copyright holders. - All trademarks and brand logos belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://iptvplus.elmaallem.com/terms.html https://iptvplus.elmaallem.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Areena4 screens
IPTV Smart Player plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Areena at none against IPTV Smart Player plus's 2. IPTV Smart Player plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. IPTV Smart Player plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Areena asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ¡ 4 level
Areena versus IPTV Smart Player plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAreenaIPTV Smart Player plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmr AtefSalah Eddine Elmaallem

In-app purchases

None

Areena

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Smart Player plus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plus$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Areena free?
Areena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTV Smart Player plus free?
IPTV Smart Player plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Areena or IPTV Smart Player plus have ads?
Areena shows ads; IPTV Smart Player plus does not.

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