Comparison

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER vs IPTV Player 24

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

Head to head
About

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER

Features
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Bring your own IPTV playlists together in one simple player. IPTV Smart TV Player lets you import your own M3U and M3U8 playlists, add playlist URLs, organize multiple playlists, find channels quickly, save favorites, and play your selected streams with an integrated video player. No complicated setup. Add your playlist, choose what you want to play, and keep your IPTV experience organized in one place. Add Your Own Playlists Already have an IPTV playlist? Import it directly into the app. Import M3U playlists Import M3U8 playlists Add playlists using a URL Load supported playlist files Give playlists custom names Manage multiple playlists Find Channels Faster When your playlist grows, finding a channel shouldn't be difficult. Use search to quickly find channels and browse your playlist content without scrolling through everything. Channel search Easy playlist browsing Quick channel access Switch between playlists Save Your Favorites Found channels you use often? Add them to Favorites for quicker access whenever you return to the app. Save favorite channels Quickly access saved channels Keep frequently used channels together Built-in IPTV Player Play your selected streams directly inside the app with an integrated video player. Built-in video playback Full-screen viewing Playback controls Screen lock Picture-in-Picture Cast support Watch Your Way Keep playback going while using supported features on your device. Use Picture-in-Picture for a smaller viewing window, switch to full screen when you want a larger view, or use supported casting features to enjoy your playlist on a compatible display. Keep Playlists Organized Whether you use one playlist or several, keep them together and easy to access. Create custom playlist names, switch between sources, and manage your IPTV playlists from one organized interface. Simple IPTV Experience Designed for people who already have their own IPTV sources and want a straightforward way to manage and play them. IPTV Smart TV Player focuses on the essentials: M3U & M3U8 playlist support Playlist URL support Multiple playlists Channel search Favorites Built-in video player Picture-in-Picture Cast support Full-screen playback Screen lock Simple playlist management Your Content, Your Playlists This app is a player and playlist management tool. It does not provide television channels, IPTV subscriptions, playlists, or media content. You add your own playlist URLs or supported playlist files. You are responsible for ensuring that the content you access through the app is legally obtained and that you have the necessary rights or permissions to use it. IPTV Smart TV Player is not affiliated with or endorsed by any television network, streaming service, content provider, or other third-party service. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1viuCS4GY1GdZ_W7-vDhssKxWsOzpqtKRiKJhDtvmGk8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IPTV Player 24

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IPTV Player 24 turns your iPhone & iPad into a full IPTV player. Add an M3U / M3U8 playlist, Xtream Codes login, or Stalker Portal (MAG) source in seconds — then stream Live TV, Movies, and Series with a real EPG program guide. LIVE TV & EPG GUIDE • Full XMLTV / Xtream / Stalker EPG — see what's playing now with a live progress bar • 7-day program guide per channel, one-tap EPG refresh • Radio channel support • Catch-up / TV archive playback on supported portals MOVIES & TV SERIES (VOD) • Browse movies & series in a clean poster grid • Seasons & episodes for all Xtream and Stalker series formats • Resume Watching — continue any movie or episode exactly where you left off ONE APP, ALL YOUR IPTV SOURCES • M3U & M3U8 playlists — local file or remote URL • Xtream Codes API login • Stalker Portal / MAG — portal URL + MAC address • Add unlimited playlists and switch between them instantly • Sign in to sync your playlists across all your devices POWERFUL SEARCH & DISCOVERY • Global search across every playlist and source at once • Voice search • Favorites for channels, movies, series, and episodes • Home screen: Continue Watching, Recently Watched, Favorites, Recently Added RELIABLE FFMPEG PLAYER • FFmpeg engine plays HLS, TS, MPEG-TS, RTMP, MP4, MKV and more • Hardware-accelerated video, multiple audio tracks & subtitles • Picture in Picture (PiP) and background audio playback • Automatic reconnect when a stream drops BUILT FOR iOS & iPadOS • Native SwiftUI app, optimized for iPhone and iPad • Your playlists and library stay stored on-device — fast and private Download the best IPTV player for M3U, Xtream Codes, and Stalker Portal today.

Screenshots

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER4 screens
IPTV Player 244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPTV Player 24 at none against IPTV SMART TV PLAYER's 3. IPTV Player 24 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. IPTV SMART TV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. IPTV Player 24 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER ships an update every 2 months, IPTV Player 24 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
IPTV SMART TV PLAYER versus IPTV Player 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPTV SMART TV PLAYERIPTV Player 24
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyed Hassan ArslanSon Dang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPTV SMART TV PLAYER

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Six Months3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

IPTV Player 24

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPTV SMART TV PLAYER free?
IPTV SMART TV PLAYER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Player 24 free?
IPTV Player 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPTV SMART TV PLAYER or IPTV Player 24 have ads?
IPTV SMART TV PLAYER shows ads; IPTV Player 24 does not.
Which is updated more often, IPTV SMART TV PLAYER or IPTV Player 24?
IPTV SMART TV PLAYER ships an update every 2 months, and IPTV Player 24 weekly. Most recently, IPTV SMART TV PLAYER was updated on November 6, 2026 and IPTV Player 24 on October 31, 2026.

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