Comparison

Skylark IPTV Player 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

Skylark IPTV Player

This app organizes and plays your IPTV playlists on all Apple devices. Enjoy a beautiful interface, interactive program guide, and powerful search features. Unlock advanced functionalities like multi-view and catch-up with an optional purchase.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U/M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes
  • Interactive program guide with EPG
  • Multi-View for watching multiple channels
  • Catch-Up & Replay functionality
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Private by design, data stays on device
Features
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Skylark is a native live-TV player that brings your own IPTV playlist to every Apple screen — iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — with a beautiful, fast interface built for the way you actually watch. Add your Xtream Codes account or M3U/M3U8 playlist, and Skylark organizes everything into a clean home screen with a featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and what's on now. Browse a full program guide, search across thousands of channels by name or by what's playing, and jump straight into anything with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN PLAYLIST • Xtream Codes (server, username, password) • M3U / M3U8 playlist URLs • Optional XMLTV (EPG) for full program data • Custom user agent support for provider authentication LIVE TV, DONE RIGHT • Interactive program guide with a live "On Now" indicator • Home rails: featured channel, continue watching, favorites, and on-now • Favorites, channel sorting, and hide channels you don't watch • Channel logos and categories • Fast search across thousands of channels — by channel name or current and upcoming programs BUILT FOR EVERY FORMAT • Powered by a built-in VLC engine for broad compatibility • Plays HLS, MP4, and transport streams • Automatic fallback between AVPlayer and VLC • Tune buffer length, audio language, and subtitle language • Quick channel zapping and full-screen playback with auto-hiding controls MADE FOR APPLE TV • Full Siri Remote navigation • Overscan-aware safe areas and a UI refined for the living room PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your playlists and credentials stay on your device and sync only through your own iCloud — never sent to us, never sold, never tracked. SKYLARK PRO (optional one-time purchase) Unlock the power features, once, across all your Apple devices: • Multi-View — watch 2 to 4 channels at once in a grid, with audio on the channel you choose • Catch-Up & Replay — rewatch past programs when your provider supports it • EPG Reminders — get notified before a show starts • iCloud Sync — your setup follows you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Prefer to keep it simple? You can also remove the watermark with a one-time purchase, or use Skylark free. Note: Skylark does not include or provide any channels or content. You bring your own IPTV service (Xtream Codes or M3U playlist). Catch-up and EPG availability depend on your provider.

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

Skylark IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV Smart Player plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IPTV Smart Player plus at 15.0 against Skylark IPTV Player's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Skylark IPTV Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Skylark IPTV Player versus IPTV Smart Player plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkylark IPTV PlayerIPTV Smart Player plus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh BeckerSalah Eddine Elmaallem

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Skylark IPTV Player

One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$7.99
  • Skylark Pro$19.99
2 purchases

IPTV Smart Player plus

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

Questions

Is Skylark IPTV Player free?
Skylark IPTV Player 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 Skylark IPTV Player or IPTV Smart Player plus have ads?
Neither Skylark IPTV Player nor IPTV Smart Player plus shows ads.

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