# The Action Stream vs Smart Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Action Stream at none against Smart Player's 2. The Action Stream also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. The Action Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Action Stream against 5.0 for Smart Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Action Stream | Smart Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-action-stream/id758630886/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-player-live-iptv-player/id6469008093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eads Broadcasting Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/758540897) | [HBSTUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626112095) |

## What reviewers say

### The Action Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-action-stream/id758630886)

Listen to live sports radio broadcasts and engage in discussions about games. This app provides play-by-play coverage for local high school sports and features 24-hour sports talk radio.

**Highlights:** Live sports radio broadcasts, Sports talk radio 24/7, Local high school play-by-play, Join discussions, Global streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-player-live-iptv-player/id6469008093)

Stream IP Camera feeds, Live TV, and TV Catchup with a user-friendly interface. Supports M3U playlists, casting to Smart TVs, and AirPlay integration. Customize playlists and save favorite channels for easy access.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist compatibility, Smart TV casting, AirPlay integration, Playlist editing, Favorite channel saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Pro Version  Monthly | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get Pro Version Life Time | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Action Stream free?

The Action Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Action Stream or Smart Player?

The Action Stream and Smart Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Action Stream or Smart Player have ads?

Neither The Action Stream nor Smart Player shows ads.

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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.*