Comparison

TV Episode 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

TV Episode

Features
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TV Episode keeps your shows, watch history, lists, statistics, and upcoming episodes together in one fast tracker. KNOW WHAT TO WATCH NEXT See the exact episode waiting for you and mark it watched in seconds. Separate series, anime, and movies so your queue stays useful. BRING YOUR TV TIME HISTORY Import supported data from your official TV Time export, including shows, watched episodes, movies, watchlists, custom lists, reactions, and written comments. PLAN AHEAD Use the calendar and Coming Up view to see when new episodes arrive. Home Screen widgets keep your next episodes close. REMEMBER EVERY SHOW Build your library, organize custom lists, track progress by season, and see viewing statistics and badges. TALK ABOUT EPISODES Share reactions and ratings, join spoiler-aware episode discussions, and follow friends without losing control of your profile privacy. GET SPOILER-SAFE HELP TV Episode Pro adds unlimited AI assistant messages, personalized show recommendations and search, and story recaps limited to your watched progress. TV Episode uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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

TV Episode4 screens
IPTV Smart Player plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Episode at none against IPTV Smart Player plus's 2. IPTV Smart Player plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. TV Episode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ¡ 2 level
TV Episode versus IPTV Smart Player plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV EpisodeIPTV Smart Player plus
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMolham HamwiSalah Eddine Elmaallem

In-app purchases

None

TV Episode

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Smart Player plus

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

Questions

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

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