# SofaPlay vs Smart IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart IPTV Player at 82% against SofaPlay's 25%. Smart IPTV Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). SofaPlay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SofaPlay's written reviews are positive against 82% of Smart IPTV Player's.

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, Smart IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SofaPlay | Smart IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Pimminger](https://appshunter.io/developer/516567851) | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) |

## What reviewers say

### SofaPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024)

Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.

**Highlights:** Wireless media streaming, Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs, Instant display of photos and videos, iTunes file transfer support, UPnP/DLNA compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SofaPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Smart IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910)

This app allows you to stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV provider. It offers a cinema-grade experience with features like EPG, VOD details, and cross-device syncing. Manage multiple playlists and enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel browsing with EPG, Movies and series VOD library with details, Continue watching across devices via iCloud, Favorites and multi-playlist management, Native Apple TV interface, Multiple audio and subtitle support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigPlay Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BigPlay Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BigPlay Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SofaPlay free?

SofaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

Smart IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SofaPlay or Smart IPTV Player?

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. SofaPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do SofaPlay or Smart IPTV Player have ads?

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; SofaPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, SofaPlay or Smart IPTV Player?

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, and Smart IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, SofaPlay was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart IPTV Player on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*