What you are comparing
If you watch on an iPhone or iPad, both names come up quickly. Both are players with no content of their own, and both work with a Streamora M3U link.
Be careful with search results: the App Store lists several look-alike apps with similar names. The genuine sellers are WHMCS Smarters and GSE Technology Ltd.
Side by side
| Checked on 2026-10-14 | IPTV Smarters Pro | GSE Smart IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | WHMCS Smarters | GSE Technology Ltd |
| Runs on | Android, iOS, Android TV, Smart TVs, macOS and Windows (per the developer) | iPhone and iPad |
| Price | Free on iOS (Smarters Player Lite) | $2.99 (US App Store) |
| M3U playlists | Yes | Yes, plus JSON |
| Xtream Codes login | Yes (API-based login) | Yes (Xtream Codes API) |
| Portal | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Official listing | Developer site and App Store; not found on Google Play (US) | App Store; not found on Google Play (US) |
Full details: IPTV Smarters Pro · GSE Smart IPTV · all player apps.
Which one should you use?
IPTV Smarters Pro suits you if
- You want a free app to start with
- You also watch on an Apple TV
- You also want the same app on Android or a computer
GSE Smart IPTV suits you if
- You prefer a one-off purchase
- You want AirPlay to an external display
- You like to inspect a playlist before loading it
Using them with Streamora
Both apps take either of our details: the M3U link or the Xtream Codes login. On a phone keyboard the M3U link is a single paste.
Common questions
Which is cheaper on iPhone?
Smarters Player Lite is free; GSE Smart IPTV PRO costs $2.99 on the US App Store.
Do both accept Streamora's details?
Yes, both the M3U link and the Xtream Codes login.
How do I avoid the wrong app?
Check the seller: WHMCS Smarters for IPTV Smarters, GSE Technology Ltd for GSE Smart IPTV.
Is either available on Android?
IPTV Smarters lists Android support. We could not confirm a current Android listing for GSE.
Where these two apps fit
How IPTV Smarters Pro and GSE Smart IPTV compare on devices, price and login formats.
Works on
- Android TV & Google TVGoogle's TV platform on many televisions and boxes, with apps from Google Play.
- Built-in TV appsApps that run on the television itself, with no extra box to plug in.
- Phones and tabletsAndroid phones, iPhone and iPad use the mobile versions of the same player apps.
- PC and MacComputers play streams through desktop player apps.
Uses
- M3U playlistA text list of stream addresses that a player app reads from a link.
- Xtream Codes loginA server address, username and password that a player uses to open your account.
Alternatives
- IPTV Smarters ProA player for M3U playlists and API-based logins, offered on phones, TVs and computers.
- GSE Smart IPTVA paid playlist player for iPhone and iPad from GSE Technology.
- TiviMateA player designed for Android TV, built around the TV remote.
- XCIPTVAn Android player for phones, tablets and TVs that accepts Xtream Codes logins and M3U links.
See also
- IPTV player appsEvery player app we cover, with the devices it runs on and the login formats it accepts.
- M3U vs Xtream CodesThe two ways a player app can receive your Streamora access, compared.