# WiTV Viewer vs Smart IPTV Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart IPTV Player at 82% against WiTV Viewer's 13%. Smart IPTV Player also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months). WiTV Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WiTV Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart IPTV Player has 69 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of WiTV Viewer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Smart IPTV Player's.

WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, Smart IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WiTV Viewer | Smart IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witv-viewer/id710445913/reviews) | **[4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-iptv-player-bigplay/id1492738910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/542603014) | [Irfan Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481598324) |

## What reviewers say

### WiTV Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witv-viewer/id710445913)

Watch Free-to-Air TV on your iPhone or iPad without an internet connection. This portable tuner receives live broadcast TV and transmits it via WiFi to your device, allowing you to watch and record shows.

**Highlights:** Watch live Free-to-Air TV, Record TV shows, Playback recorded shows, View TV Program Guide (EPG), No internet connection required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart IPTV Player

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

This app transforms your IPTV playlists into a visually appealing streaming experience. It supports M3U links, Xtream Codes, and Stalker portals, offering live TV with a guide, plus movies and series with detailed information. Personalize viewing with profiles and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Live TV with EPG guide, Movies and series with details, User profiles with PIN protection, Multi-View up to four channels, Offline downloads (Pro), Chromecast and AirPlay support, Continue Watching sync

**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 WiTV Viewer free?

WiTV Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WiTV Viewer or Smart IPTV Player?

Smart IPTV Player is rated higher. WiTV Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smart IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 69 ratings.

### Do WiTV Viewer or Smart IPTV Player have ads?

Smart IPTV Player shows ads; WiTV Viewer does not.

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

WiTV Viewer ships an update every 13 months, and Smart IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, WiTV Viewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart IPTV Player on November 11, 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.*