Comparison

Smart IPTV APP vs StreamTV Player

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

Head to head
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.

About

StreamTV Player

Features
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StreamTV Player is a video player for your own streaming sources. Add an M3U playlist or Xtream account, then browse your catalog with: - Live, Movies, and Series categories when supplied by your source; - title search; - language and region filters; - content rails for quick browsing; - favorites and recent playback; - native playback on mobile and TV; - portrait, landscape, and Picture in Picture when supported; - audio track and subtitle selection when available. StreamTV Player does not provide a catalog of channels, movies, or series. You are responsible for adding sources you are authorized to access.

Screenshots

Smart IPTV APP4 screens
StreamTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart IPTV APP at none against StreamTV Player's 1. StreamTV Player'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. StreamTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Smart IPTV APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Smart IPTV APP versus StreamTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart IPTV APPStreamTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFortex SolutionsMarc BOISBINEUF

In-app purchases

None

Smart IPTV APP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StreamTV Player

Subscriptions1
  • Stream TV Premium1 Month trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart IPTV APP free?
Smart IPTV APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamTV Player free?
StreamTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart IPTV APP or StreamTV Player have ads?
Neither Smart IPTV APP nor StreamTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart IPTV APP or StreamTV Player?
Smart IPTV APP ships an update weekly, and StreamTV Player weekly. Most recently, Smart IPTV APP was updated on October 31, 2026 and StreamTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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