Comparison

Plora 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

Plora

Features
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Your subscription is fine. The app it came with isn't. Thousands of channels arrive in whatever order your provider chose, search barely works, and the film you stopped halfway through is gone for good. Plora fixes exactly that: it moves the subscription you already pay for into a player that is fast, organised, and remembers you. BRING YOUR OWN SOURCE Plora provides no content, sells no content, and hosts no streams. What you watch is your decision. Add your Xtream Codes account or an M3U playlist URL, or open local video files stored on your device. PUT IT IN ORDER Browse channels, movies and series by category. Hide the categories you never open and cut the list down to what you actually watch. FIND IT FAST One search across channels, movies and series, with results as you type. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Reopen a half-watched film and it resumes from the exact spot. Your recently watched channels sit on the home screen, one tap away. A SERIOUS PLAYER A VLC-based engine plays streams other apps choke on. Subtitle and audio track selection, playback speed, 10-second skip, sleep timer, mini player and background audio. FAVOURITES Star what you watch most and keep it on the home screen. PLORA PRO The free version lets you browse and watch your channels and keep a limited number of favourites. Pro unlocks: • Unlimited sources and instant switching between them • Resume playback and watch history • Advanced player: subtitle and audio track selection • Sleep timer and playback speed control • Unlimited favourites The yearly plan includes a 1-week free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. IMPORTANT Plora is a player. It ships with no channels, films or series, sells no subscriptions, and is not affiliated with any streaming provider. You are responsible for holding lawful access to whatever content you play. SUBSCRIPTION Plora Pro — available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. The yearly plan includes a 1-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings. The price is shown in the app before you confirm. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mrtctns.github.io/privacy/

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

Plora4 screens
IPTV Smart Player plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: IPTV Smart Player plus at 3 against Plora's 1. IPTV Smart Player plus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Plora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IPTV Smart Player plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ¡ 3 level
Plora versus IPTV Smart Player plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPloraIPTV Smart Player plus
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMert CetinSalah Eddine Elmaallem

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Plora

Subscriptions2
  • Plora Pro$4.991 Month
  • Plora Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

IPTV Smart Player plus

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

Questions

Is Plora free?
Plora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smart Player plus free?
IPTV Smart Player plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plora or IPTV Smart Player plus have ads?
Neither Plora nor IPTV Smart Player plus shows ads.

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