Comparison

IPTV Player TELOS 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

IPTV Player TELOS

Features
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TELOS IPTV Player is a fast, stable and light IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV (tvOS). Connect your Xtream Codes account or an M3U / M3U8 playlist and enjoy live TV, movies and series in a clean, modern interface. Family profiles and parental control Up to five profiles, each with its own favorites, watch history and recommendations. Kids profiles only show the categories you allow, and a PIN protects adult profiles and settings. Downloads for offline viewing Download movies and episodes on iPhone and iPad and watch them later without an internet connection, where your provider allows it. Live TV with EPG TV guide Clear channel categories, now and next in the EPG TV guide (also for M3U with an XMLTV source), catch-up where your provider supports it, fast channel switching, and Live TV resumes your last channel. Movies and series on demand Your provider's library by category and genre, with posters, ratings, seasons and episodes. Continue exactly where you stopped. Recommendations that know your taste TELOS learns what you love and finds your next favourite in your own library. Provider proxy Connect to your IPTV provider through your own proxy server, with optional login and a built-in connection check. Search, favorites and watchlist Find channels, movies and series in seconds, keep favorites and a watchlist, and pick audio and subtitle tracks with an adjustable subtitle style. Built for large playlists Stays fast with tens of thousands of channels and titles and recovers automatically from short network interruptions. On iPhone and iPad, a built-in speed test checks the connection to your server. Available in 12 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Arabic, Polish, Romanian and Russian. Important: TELOS is only a media player. We do not provide, host or sell any channels, streams, movies, series, playlists or EPG data. You bring your own IPTV subscription from a provider of your choice, and TELOS plays what your server delivers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://telosiptv.com/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

IPTV Player TELOS4 screens
Smart IPTV APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart IPTV APP at none against IPTV Player TELOS's 3. IPTV Player TELOS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Player TELOS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Smart IPTV APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV Player TELOS ships an update every 5 days, Smart IPTV APP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IPTV Player TELOS versus Smart IPTV APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV Player TELOSSmart IPTV APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheNoCompany LLCFortex Solutions

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV Player TELOS

Subscriptions2
  • TELOS+ Monthly$2.001 Month
  • TELOS Plus Yearly$8.001 Year
One-time1
  • TELOS Plus Lifetime$88.00
None

Smart IPTV APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV Player TELOS free?
IPTV Player TELOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart IPTV APP free?
Smart IPTV APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV Player TELOS or Smart IPTV APP have ads?
Neither IPTV Player TELOS nor Smart IPTV APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPTV Player TELOS or Smart IPTV APP?
IPTV Player TELOS ships an update every 5 days, and Smart IPTV APP weekly. Most recently, IPTV Player TELOS was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart IPTV APP on October 21, 2026.

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