Comparison

Zee2 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

Zee2 IPTV Player

Features
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Zee2 IPTV Player is a beautifully clean, fully native player for your own IPTV playlists on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The interface is uncluttered and instantly familiar — designed to feel right at home on Apple platforms — so your channels, movies, and shows are always front and center. No clutter, no confusion, just a polished experience with every feature you actually need. Add an Xtream Codes login or an M3U / M3U8 link and start watching in seconds. A CLEAN DESIGN • A calm, modern layout built with native Apple components — nothing to learn • Light and Dark mode • Universal app for iPhone and iPad, plus Apple TV • Everything one or two taps away — no buried menus EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Live TV, Movies, and Series, neatly organized into folders • Fast search across channels, movies, series, and folders — from any screen • Sort any list: default (provider order), A–Z, Z–A, newest, or oldest • Continue Watching that resumes exactly where you left off • A "Recently Added" home, with your account and expiration shown at a glance A COMPLETE PLAYER • Native AVKit playback on all platforms • On iPhone and iPad: built-in VLC engine for formats other apps reject (MKV, MPEG-TS, HEVC, and more) — with automatic fallback • Picture in Picture and background audio (iPhone / iPad) • Aspect-ratio control (Fit, Fill, Stretch, 16:9, 4:3) • Quality / resolution, audio track, and subtitle selection • Playback speed, skip, and instant next / previous • In-player channel list and episode list, so you never lose your place • Live stream details — resolution, codec, and bitrate YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR CONTROL • Manage multiple playlists — add, edit, and delete • Works with Xtream Codes and M3U / M3U8 providers • Parental controls with a PIN: on-device adult filtering, plus hide any channel, movie, series, or whole folder • Private by design: no accounts, no tracking, no data collection — everything stays on your device An optional free sample playlist can be loaded from the public iptv-org/iptv project on GitHub for evaluation; Zee2 Player is not affiliated with that project and does not host or control its content. DISCLAIMER This app is an independent media player. It includes no channels or media of any kind. You are solely responsible for the playlists you load and for complying with the laws and rights applicable in your region.

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

Zee2 IPTV Player4 screens
IPTV Smart Player plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zee2 IPTV Player at none against IPTV Smart Player plus's 2. IPTV Smart Player plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. IPTV Smart Player plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Zee2 IPTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ¡ 3 level
Zee2 IPTV Player versus IPTV Smart Player plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZee2 IPTV PlayerIPTV Smart Player plus
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafek GorgaySalah Eddine Elmaallem

In-app purchases

None

Zee2 IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTV Smart Player plus

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

Questions

Is Zee2 IPTV Player free?
Zee2 IPTV Player 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 Zee2 IPTV Player or IPTV Smart Player plus have ads?
Neither Zee2 IPTV Player nor IPTV Smart Player plus shows ads.

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