IPTV Smarters Plus: Is It the Official App? (Guide)

IPTV Smarters Plus is the name of a third-party IPTV player on the Apple App Store, and it is not the official IPTV Smarters app. The official apps come from a developer called WHMCS Smarters: IPTV Smarters Pro on Android, Fire TV, Windows and Mac, and Smarters Player Lite on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. This guide explains what the Plus app is, how it compares with the official version, and how to spot look-alikes before you install anything.

Disclosure: IPTV Journal sells its own IPTV plan, which we mention once below. We do not make or sell any of the apps in this article, and we have no business link with any of their publishers. App store details change often, so everything here is accurate at the time of writing only.

What is IPTV Smarters Plus? Quick answer

The App Store listing named “IPTV Smarters Plus” (subtitle “XC, M3U IPTV Stream Player”) is a video player for Xtream Codes logins and M3U playlists. At the time of writing, its seller is listed as Raja Hamilton, and the copyright line names Smarters Tech LLC. Neither name is WHMCS Smarters, the company behind IPTV Smarters Pro.

That does not make the app harmful. It simply means it is a separate product from a different publisher that uses a similar name. Like every IPTV player, it ships with no channels. You add a login from your own IPTV service, and everything you watch comes from that service.

IPTV Smarters Plus vs Pro: who makes what

The biggest source of confusion is that dozens of apps use the word “Smarters” in their name. The table below lists the official WHMCS Smarters apps next to several similarly named App Store listings, using the publisher names shown on each store page when we checked. Prices and ratings are what the listings showed at the time of writing and can change at any moment.

Every app in the lower part of the table is a third-party app that is not made by WHMCS Smarters, based on the publisher shown. Some of them may work well. The point is that “Pro”, “Plus” and “Player” in an app name tell you nothing about who built it, and the official Apple version is called Smarters Player Lite, not Pro or Plus.

So in the IPTV Smarters Plus vs Pro question, the honest comparison is this: IPTV Smarters Pro is the official free player from WHMCS Smarters, while the Plus app is a different publisher’s paid-subscription player with a similar name. If you want the official experience on Apple devices, install Smarters Player Lite. For the full official download routes on every device, see our IPTV Smarters Pro download and setup guide.

Is IPTV Smarters Plus safe?

We cannot audit any app’s code, so we will not call any of these apps safe or unsafe. What we can say is what the store listing shows. On the Plus app’s listing, the developer reports “Data Not Collected”, and Apple notes that it has not verified this claim. That is true of every App Store privacy label, not just this one.

Apps from the App Store go through Apple’s review, which lowers the risk compared with files from random websites. The more practical risks are about money and expectations:

• Subscriptions: a free download that starts a trial can turn into a recurring charge. Check the price and billing period on the purchase screen, and cancel in your Apple ID subscriptions if you do not want it.
• Name confusion: people sometimes pay for a look-alike thinking it is the official app, then discover the official one was free or nearly free.
• Support: if something breaks, you deal with that app’s publisher, not WHMCS Smarters.
• Your login details: any player you use will see your IPTV username, password and server address. Only enter them in an app you trust.

If those points do not bother you and you like the app, it is your call. If you want the least guesswork, stick with the official publisher.

How to tell the official app from look-alikes

Use this checklist on any app store, whether you are looking at the Plus app or anything else with “Smarters” in the name:

1. Publisher name: on the store page, look for WHMCS Smarters (or whmcssmarters on Samsung). Any other name means a different developer.
2. Rating count: the official Apple app had hundreds of thousands of ratings when we checked. A listing with a few dozen ratings is newer or less used, whatever its star score.
3. Reviews: read the recent low-star reviews, not just the average. Look for complaints about surprise charges or apps that stop working after updates.
4. In-app purchases: the App Store lists every purchase option. The official Apple app shows a single small premium unlock; weekly or lifetime plans are a sign of a different product.
5. Permissions: a video player needs network access and little else. Be wary of a player that asks for contacts, location or SMS access.
6. Bundled channels: a legitimate player never comes with channels. If an app or seller says it includes TV, it is selling a service, not a player.

To understand why player apps, service apps and all-in-one boxes behave so differently, read our guide to the types of IPTV apps.

Smarters Plus download: why to avoid “Plus” and “Mod” APKs

If you search for a smarters plus download on Android or Fire TV, you will find APK files with names like “Plus”, “Mod”, “Premium Unlocked” or “Pro Max”. We do not link to any of them, and we suggest you avoid them for a few simple reasons:

• There is no official Android version of the Plus app. A file using that name is not from WHMCS Smarters.
• Modified APKs can carry malware, adware or code that captures the logins you type into them.
• They do not update through any store, so they break without warning and never get security fixes.
• Many come with built-in playlists of unlicensed channels, which can put you on the wrong side of copyright law.

The safe route on Android and Fire TV is the official IPTV Smarters Pro file from the developer’s website, iptvsmarters.com, or a store listing where the publisher is WHMCS Smarters. On Fire TV, use the Downloader app and type the official address yourself rather than a numeric code from a video. Note that newer Fire TV models running Vega OS cannot sideload apps at all.

How to set up a login in the official app

The setup steps are almost the same in IPTV Smarters Pro and Smarters Player Lite. Your IPTV provider’s welcome email tells you which login type to use.

1. Open the app and choose Login with Xtream Codes API, or the M3U option if you only have a link.
2. Type any name for the profile, for example “Living Room”.
3. Enter the username and password exactly as sent. They are case-sensitive.
4. Enter the server URL with http:// or https:// and the port if there is one, for example http://example.com:8080.
5. Tap Add User and wait while channels, movies and the guide download.
6. Open Live TV and test a few channels. If the guide is empty, refresh the EPG in Settings.

If you get an “invalid login” error, re-check every character, confirm the subscription is active, and make sure you did not paste a space at the end of the URL.

IPTV Smarters Plus app alternatives

If you are unhappy with the Plus app or just want options, these are well-established players. All of them are players only and include no channels.

• IPTV Smarters Pro or Smarters Player Lite: the official WHMCS Smarters apps, free on most devices, with the same look on phone, TV and computer.
• TiviMate: a popular Android TV and Fire TV player with a cable-style TV guide. Follow our TiviMate setup guide to add an Xtream Codes or M3U login.
• VLC: the free, open-source player from VideoLAN. It runs on almost every platform and can open a simple M3U link, but it has no real TV guide.

For a wider comparison of features, devices and costs, see our roundup of the best IPTV player apps.

A service to use with the official app

The player is only half of the picture: picture quality, the guide and reliability all depend on the IPTV service you sign in with. IPTV Journal sells its own plan, so treat this as our offer rather than a neutral review.

• Price: 12 months for $89 (about $7.40 a month), paid by card.
• Login: Xtream Codes login plus an M3U link, which work in IPTV Smarters Pro, Smarters Player Lite, TiviMate and other players.
• Content: live channels, movies and series, in HD and 4K where available.
• Support and refunds: 24/7 support and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
• Honest cons: you need a separate player app, there is no native Roku app, and there is no cloud DVR.

See the IPTV Journal plan for details. Whichever service you choose, run through our checklist on how to subscribe to IPTV safely first. IPTV technology and player apps are legal, but services that rebroadcast channels without a license are not, so check the rights and the law where you live.

Which app should you install?

• iPhone, iPad or Apple TV: start with Smarters Player Lite by WHMCS Smarters. Try a third-party player like the Plus app only if you have a specific reason and accept its subscription.
• Android phone or TV box: IPTV Smarters Pro from the official website, or TiviMate on a TV.
• Fire TV (Fire OS): IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate through Downloader and the official address.
• Samsung Smart TV: IPTV Smarters by whmcssmarters in the Samsung app store, if your model lists it.
• Windows or Mac: the desktop installer from the developer’s website, or VLC for simple links.

FAQ

Is IPTV Smarters Plus the same as IPTV Smarters Pro?

No. IPTV Smarters Pro is made by WHMCS Smarters, while the App Store listing called IPTV Smarters Plus shows a different seller, Raja Hamilton, with a copyright line naming Smarters Tech LLC. They are separate apps with similar names. On Apple devices, the official WHMCS Smarters app is called Smarters Player Lite.

Is the Plus app free?

It is free to download, but the listing offers a subscription in-app purchase at around $24.99 with a 7-day free trial at the time of writing. Check the billing period on the purchase screen before you confirm. The official Smarters Player Lite is free with an optional premium unlock of around $1.99.

Is the Plus app safe to use?

It is distributed through the Apple App Store, which reviews apps, and its developer reports that no data is collected, a claim Apple has not verified. We cannot audit the app itself. The main things to watch are recurring subscription charges and only entering your IPTV login in apps you trust.

Is there an IPTV Smarters Plus app for Android or Fire TV?

Not from the official developer. Any Android APK called “Smarters Plus” or “Smarters Mod” is not from WHMCS Smarters and may be modified. On Android and Fire TV, install IPTV Smarters Pro from the developer’s official website instead.

Does the Plus app come with channels?

No IPTV player includes channels. You need a subscription from an IPTV service that gives you an Xtream Codes login or M3U link. Be careful with any app or seller that claims the app itself comes with TV.

How do I cancel a Plus app subscription?

Subscriptions bought through the App Store are managed in your Apple ID settings, under Subscriptions. Cancel at least a day before the trial or billing period ends to avoid the next charge. Deleting the app alone does not cancel the subscription.