Comparison

SofaPlay vs IPTV Smarters Pro TV

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

Head to head
About

SofaPlay

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
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SofaPlay allows you to play media files directly from your iOS device on the tv. It connects your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Smart TV and takes care of the streaming. Just choose any photo or video and it will appear instantly on the big screen in front of you. SofaPlay streams your video wirelessly to your TV. No configuration needed, no hassle. Also you can transfer any video, audio or image files via iTunes to your iOS device and use it in SofaPlay. IMPORTANT: SofaPlay is working with devices, which are supporting the UPnP/DLNA Digital Media Renderer standard. Fortunately, most of the new TVs are working with SofaPlay. Also, there are a few supported Blu-Ray Players. If your device has a network connection (wireless or wired), there is a great chance it is supported.

About

IPTV Smarters Pro TV

Features
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Watch IPTV Easily with IPPLayer Stream your favorite live TV channels, movies, series, and playlists in one powerful IPTV player app. Nova IPTV Player offers a smooth, fast, and modern streaming experience with support for popular IPTV formats. Features • Support for M3U & Xtream Codes • Fast and smooth HD streaming • Modern blue-themed player UI • Add multiple playlists easily • Built-in powerful video player • Support for live TV, movies & series • Full-screen immersive playback • Favorites & recently watched • Simple and easy-to-use interface • High-quality streaming experience Why Choose IPPlayer? IPPlayer is designed for users who want a clean, fast, and reliable IPTV streaming app. Enjoy your content with a premium viewing experience and modern design optimized for iPhone and iPad. Disclaimer IPPlayer does not provide or include any media or content. Users must provide their own legally owned IPTV playlists or streaming sources. Terms of USE - https://habbithubdevelopers.com

Screenshots

SofaPlay1 screens
IPTV Smarters Pro TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV Smarters Pro TV at every 10 days against SofaPlay's monthly. SofaPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Smarters Pro TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, IPTV Smarters Pro TV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SofaPlay versus IPTV Smarters Pro TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaPlayIPTV Smarters Pro TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian PimmingerHabbitHub

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SofaPlay

One-time1
  • SofaPlay Pro$2.99
2 purchases

IPTV Smarters Pro TV

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade to premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Upgrade premium for lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is SofaPlay free?
SofaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Smarters Pro TV free?
IPTV Smarters Pro TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SofaPlay or IPTV Smarters Pro TV have ads?
Neither SofaPlay nor IPTV Smarters Pro TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaPlay or IPTV Smarters Pro TV?
SofaPlay ships an update monthly, and IPTV Smarters Pro TV every 10 days. Most recently, SofaPlay was updated on November 1, 2026 and IPTV Smarters Pro TV on October 31, 2026.

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