Comparison

M3u8 TV Player vs Smart IPTV Stream

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

Head to head
About

M3u8 TV Player

This application allows users to add and organize M3u8 stream URLs in a local library. It features a curated database of free TV channel streams for online viewing.

Highlights
  • Add M3u8 stream URLs
  • Organize streams in a local library
  • Categorize streams
  • Add names and descriptions
  • Access free TV channel database
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ATTENTION: If you love to watch TV online, keep reading... ________________________ M3u8 TV Player is an extremely simple app, that allows you to add M3u8 stream urls to a very nice and easy to use local library. You can organize them in categories and provide a name and description for each one. The word "TV" is not a decoration. This app comes with an extremely great and well designed remote database full of TV channel streams, and all COMPLETELY FOR FREE, with ads of course, so you know, share the app with all your friends, don't be selfish ;). As you can see, all in this app is extreme. So, go ahead, follow to your heart and download it now!

About

Smart IPTV Stream

This application functions as a modern IPTV player, allowing users to load their own playlists (M3U/M3U8 or Xtream Codes) to stream live TV, movies, and series. It offers features like EPG, subtitle support, and multi-screen viewing.

Highlights
  • Live TV with EPG
  • Movies & Series VOD
  • Xtream Codes & M3U/M3U8 support
  • Subtitle and audio track support
  • Multi-screen viewing
  • Favorites and parental PIN
Features
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Smart IPTV Stream turns your browser into a fast, modern IPTV player. Load your own Xtream Codes login or M3U/M3U8 playlist and enjoy live TV, movies and series in a clean, easy-to-use interface — on your laptop or desktop. IMPORTANT: Smart IPTV Stream is a PLAYER ONLY. It does not provide, sell, host or supply any channels, streams or media. You must bring your own legal IPTV playlist from your own provider. FEATURES • Live TV with full EPG (electronic programme guide) and instant channel switching • Movies & Series (VOD) with posters, seasons, episodes and resume/continue watching • Xtream Codes & M3U/M3U8 support — connect any provider in seconds • Multiple playlists and profiles • Subtitles: built-in OpenSubtitles search plus embedded subtitle tracks • Multiple audio tracks • Multi-screen: watch up to four channels at once • Catch-up / archive for supported providers • Favorites, continue watching and parental PIN • Your playlists, favorites and settings sync to your own account across devices PRICING Start with a free trial. Upgrade once for lifetime Pro — no subscription, no recurring fees.

Screenshots

M3u8 TV Player4 screens
Smart IPTV Stream3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M3u8 TV Player at none against Smart IPTV Stream's 1. M3u8 TV Player also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Smart IPTV Stream's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. Smart IPTV Stream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. M3u8 TV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M3u8 TV Player versus Smart IPTV Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM3u8 TV PlayerSmart IPTV Stream
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLuis Cardenas MauMehmet Akif Saroglu

Customer experience

M3u8 TV Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Smart IPTV Stream

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

M3u8 TV Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart IPTV Stream

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is M3u8 TV Player free?
M3u8 TV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart IPTV Stream free?
Smart IPTV Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M3u8 TV Player or Smart IPTV Stream have ads?
Neither M3u8 TV Player nor Smart IPTV Stream shows ads.

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