Comparison

KMPlayer vs SmartViewTV

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

Head to head
About

KMPlayer

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and music formats
  • Supports numerous subtitle formats
  • Bookmark playback sections
  • Adjust video color and playback speed
  • Stream videos via URL
  • Network and cloud storage support
Features
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 KMPlayer is a perfect media player that can play all forms of high resolution videos, music, and subtitle files. Along with the flawless playback, enjoy the rich features of the player including quick button, bookmark, subtitle settings, and play speed settings! ▶ KMPlayer ◀ · Bookmark: Add bookmark to the time points to playback any sections you wish to cherish · Control Color: Change brightness, light intensity, hue, saturation, and gamma information · Expand & Contract: Expand & contract the video screen being played · Section Repeat: Repeatedly play a section from point A to point B · Quick button: Quickly set the player options · Equalizer: Save separate equalizers for music & video · Subtitle Settings: Change color, size, and position of subtitles · URL Playing: Enter URL to play any videos on the web (streaming) · Network: Supports FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDav · Cloud: Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive [ Supported Formats ] Video and music: AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV Subtitle: DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track, SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support, SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) Due to the policy, we do not support certain codecs. (DTS, EAC3, TrueHD, Divx .. ) ▶ Permission Information ◀ [ Required Permissions ] Storage space: Requesting permission to access photos, music, and videos stored in the device ▶ Message from the Developers ◀ KMPlayer’s development team are always open to your opinions to further improve the App. Feel free to request new features and please provide us with plentiful feedback. Email: support.ios@kmplayer.com

About

SmartViewTV

Stream live, free-to-air ATSC television to your iPad or iPhone. Record shows directly to your device, even in the background, and transfer them to your computer. Access a seven-day program guide with detailed information and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Watch, pause, and timeshift live TV
  • Record shows directly to device
  • Transfer recordings to Mac/PC
  • 7-day program guide
  • Share show recommendations
  • Teletext support (iPad)
Features
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App Features - Watch, pause, and timeshift live ATSC television on your iPad or iPhone - Record your favorite shows directly on your iPad or iPhone - even when the SmartView TV app is running in the background - Use iTunes to transfer recorded shows to your Mac or PC - Program guide for up to seven days with detailed show information and feature to share recommendations via email or Twitter - Teletext (iPad) About SmartView TV Network Tuners - SmartView TV makes TV simply part of your home network - Stream free to air TV to any device on the local Wi-Fi network - Watch HD channels on your tablet and smartphone thanks to hardware transcoding Important Notes - The availability and amount of program data varies by broadcaster. - Performance may be limited by network bandwidth. We recommend an 802.11n network for wireless streaming. - Encrypted channels are not supported on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. System Requirements - iPad Air, iPad (iPad 2 or later), iPad mini, iPhone (iPhone 4S or later) or iPod touch (5th generation) - SmartViewTV-SVT101 device or SmartViewTV-SVT201 device

Screenshots

KMPlayer4 screens
SmartViewTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KMPlayer at 66% against SmartViewTV's 0%. KMPlayer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 3). SmartViewTV's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KMPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMPlayer has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of SmartViewTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, SmartViewTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KMPlayer versus SmartViewTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMPlayerSmartViewTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.2K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdSHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD

Customer experience

KMPlayer

All ratings3,244 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.2%

SmartViewTV

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

KMPlayer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Video playback freezes
  • Audio desynchronization issues
  • Crashes when playing certain file types
  • Network share access problems
  • Brightness control malfunctions
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  • Subtitle font issues
  • Missing video files in library
  • Lockscreen controls not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable background playback

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Picture-in-Picture support
  • Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Improve subtitle handling and customization
  • Add more aspect ratio options
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add ability to rename files
  • Improve network file sharing
  • Add more codec support (e.g., MKV)
  • Implement a better file organization system
  • Add ability to save custom audio/video settings

SmartViewTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KMPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

SmartViewTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KMPlayer free?
KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartViewTV free?
SmartViewTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KMPlayer or SmartViewTV?
KMPlayer is rated higher. KMPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while SmartViewTV averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do KMPlayer or SmartViewTV have ads?
Neither KMPlayer nor SmartViewTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or SmartViewTV?
KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and SmartViewTV monthly. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on October 15, 2026 and SmartViewTV on October 6, 2026.

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