Comparison

ZapStream M3U & Xtream 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

ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player

Features
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ZapStream is a fast, beautifully organized player for the IPTV service you already have. Bring your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes subscription — ZapStream turns it into a clean Live TV, Movies, and Series experience on iPhone and iPad. LIVE TV, MOVIES & SERIES • Browse Live TV, Movies (VOD), and TV Series in one organized library • Smart category folding groups long, fragmented channel and provider lists into tidy, collapsible sections • Fast search across your whole catalogue, plus per-screen filtering STAY ON SCHEDULE • Built-in program guide (EPG) shows what's on now and what's next for every channel PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF • Continue Watching remembers your exact position on Movies and Series, including season and episode • Favorites pin your go-to channels, movies, and shows for one-tap access BUILT FOR REAL IPTV SETUPS • Full support for both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources • Multiple profiles, so everyone in the household keeps their own favorites, categories, and history • Category pre-filtering speeds up huge catalogues by loading only what you choose • Auto-reconnect and stall recovery keep playback smooth on unreliable connections PLAYBACK YOU CAN CONTROL • Smooth accelerating fast-forward/rewind on Movies and Series • Audio track and subtitle selection where your source provides them • Adjustable buffering to match your network conditions DESIGNED FOR YOU • Available in 20 languages, switchable instantly, no restart needed • Clean, modern interface built for iPhone and iPad ZapStream is a player only. It does not provide, host, sell, or endorse any channels, movies, or content. You supply your own legally obtained M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials from an IPTV provider you already use. An optional one-time purchase (Pro) removes all ads.

About

IPTV Smart Player plus

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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: ā–ø 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 ā–ø 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 ā–ø 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 ā–ø 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 ā–ø 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 ā–ø 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 ā–ø 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

ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player4 screens
IPTV Smart Player plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IPTV Smart Player plus at none against ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player's shown. IPTV Smart Player plus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Ā· 4 level
ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player versus IPTV Smart Player plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapStream M3U & Xtream PlayerIPTV Smart Player plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJESUS ESCUDERO LOPEZSalah Eddine Elmaallem

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime — Remove Ads$8.99
2 purchases

IPTV Smart Player plus

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

Questions

Is ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player free?
ZapStream M3U & Xtream 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 ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player or IPTV Smart Player plus have ads?
ZapStream M3U & Xtream Player shows ads; IPTV Smart Player plus does not.

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