IPTV Smart Player plus vs Sportem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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: ⸠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
Sportem
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Sportem turns your own M3U playlist into a fast, clean live TV player for iPhone and iPad. Add a playlist once ā paste a URL or import an .m3u / .m3u8 file ā and every channel in it is ready to watch in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO ⢠Add playlists by link or file ā paste an HTTP/HTTPS playlist URL, or import an .m3u / .m3u8 file from Files (up to 10 MB) ⢠Find anything fast ā browse by category, search channels by name, filter down to what you actually watch ⢠Pick up where you left off ā recently played channels stay at the top ⢠Favourites ā tap the heart on the channels you watch most and keep them in one list ⢠Full-screen player ā brightness and orientation controls, nothing cluttering the picture ⢠Picture in Picture ā keep watching in a floating window while you use other apps ⢠AirPlay ā send any channel to your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV ⢠Background audio ā keep listening with the screen off ⢠Live football ā today's fixtures and kick-off times in one tab SPORTEM PRO ⢠Unlimited playlists ā keep providers, regions and backups side by side ⢠Unlimited favourites ā star every channel you watch ⢠No interruptions, cancel any time The free version includes one playlist, so you can try the whole app before you subscribe. NO CHANNELS INCLUDED Sportem is a player, not a provider. It does not supply, host, stream or resell any channels, streams or media, and nothing is preloaded. You bring your own M3U playlist from a service you have the right to use. SUBSCRIPTION Sportem Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://glitter-rodent-528.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-1bf063cc030d8010a564e201dbdb5a15 Privacy Policy: https://glitter-rodent-528.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3df063cc030d80a7a4dbc904a4b2ef16
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Verdict
IPTV Smart Player plus and Sportem are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. IPTV Smart Player plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sportem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | IPTV Smart Player plus | Sportem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salah Eddine Elmaallem | Jaseel Ottapilakool |
In-app purchases
IPTV Smart Player plus
- Monthly Plus$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plus$7.991 Year
Sportem
- Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
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