People searching IPTV Smarters Pro subscription are often confused about what they are paying for. Two very different things get called a "subscription": a fee paid to the app developer for features of the player, and a fee paid to a service for the channels you watch in it. Mixing them up leads to paying twice, paying the wrong party or expecting channels from an app purchase.
Monster IPTV is not affiliated with the developer of IPTV Smarters. Pricing and in-app purchase options change by platform and version, so check the official store listing.
Two kinds of payment
| Payment | Paid to | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| App purchase or subscription | The app developer, through the official store | App features, such as removing adverts or extra functions, where offered |
| Channel service subscription | Your IPTV service provider | Access to channels, films and series through a login |
The app is a player. It does not include channels. A channel service gives you a login, such as Xtream Codes details or an M3U link, that you enter in the app.
What an app purchase may cover
Depending on platform and version, a paid option from the developer may:
- Remove adverts.
- Unlock extra features or editions.
- Provide access on specific platforms.
Check the store listing for exactly what is offered. Pay only through the official app store, never through a link sent by a seller.
What a channel service subscription covers
Your service subscription determines:
- Which channels and on-demand content you can access.
- How many devices can play at once.
- Plan length and renewal terms.
- Support for setup and problems.
Our guide to plan lengths, devices and renewal terms explains how to read service plans.
How people end up paying twice
- Paying a seller for an "IPTV Smarters Pro subscription" that is really a channel service, then also buying an app upgrade they do not need.
- Buying an app upgrade expecting it to include channels.
- Paying for activation on an imitation website.
Questions to ask before paying
- Am I paying the app developer or a service?
- Is this payment going through the official store?
- What exactly does it cover, and for how long?
- Does it include channels, or only app features?
- How do I cancel?
Managing app subscriptions in the store
- Android and Google TV: Play Store, then Payments and subscriptions.
- Fire TV and Amazon devices: Your Amazon account's subscription settings.
- Apple devices: Settings, then your name, then Subscriptions.
Cancel app subscriptions you no longer need from the store, not by uninstalling the app; uninstalling does not stop billing.
Managing service subscriptions
Service subscriptions are managed with your provider. Note the start and end dates, renewal method and support contact. Keep receipts in case of disputes.
Red flags
- A seller claiming to sell "official Smarters subscriptions" with channels included.
- Payment pages that are not the official store.
- Pressure to buy long plans immediately.
- Premium channels at prices far below official providers, which may mean missing rights; see is IPTV legal? for general information, not legal advice.
Family sharing and app purchases
Some app stores let family members share eligible purchases. If an app upgrade supports family sharing, one purchase may cover several people's devices on the same family account. This applies only to the app; channel service device limits are set separately by your provider and are not affected by app store family sharing.
Using the same app with more than one service
Because the player is separate from the service, one app can hold logins from different services in separate profiles. Each service has its own subscription, renewal date and device limit. Label profiles clearly so you know which login belongs to which service, and remove profiles for services you have cancelled.
Receipts and records
Keep app store receipts separate from service receipts. App purchases appear in your store account's purchase history; service payments appear wherever you paid the provider. When you review spending, check both lists so nothing renews unexpectedly.
Common mistakes
- Uninstalling an app to cancel a store subscription.
- Thinking an app purchase includes channels.
- Buying activations from unofficial sites.
- Losing track of which payment is which.
A worked example
A viewer sees an advert for an "IPTV Smarters Pro subscription". They check and find it is a channel service using the app's name. They already have the free app installed from the official store, so they compare the channel service with others offering trials, choose one, and enter its login in the app. They do not buy any app upgrade because the free edition does what they need.
Checklist
- Separate app payments from service payments.
- Pay app fees only through official stores.
- Read what each payment covers.
- Cancel app subscriptions in the store.
- Keep receipts for both.
Key terms
- In-app purchase: a payment made inside an app through the store.
- Service subscription: payment to a provider for content access.
- Login: the details that connect the app to a service.
Using Smarters with Monster IPTV
Monster IPTV is a channel service that works with IPTV Smarters and other third-party players. Plans run from one to twelve months for one to five devices, with a free trial. See pricing and our IPTV Smarters Pro guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does an IPTV Smarters Pro subscription include channels?
An app purchase does not include channels. Channels come from a separate service subscription.
Who do I pay for the app?
The developer, through your device's official app store, if you choose a paid option.
How do I cancel an app subscription?
In your app store's subscription settings. Uninstalling the app does not cancel billing.
Can sellers sell official Smarters subscriptions?
Be cautious. App purchases go through official stores; channel services are separate.
Do I need to pay for the app at all?
Not necessarily. Check whether the free edition meets your needs.
Summary
An IPTV Smarters Pro subscription can mean an app fee or a channel service. App fees go to the developer through official stores and cover features; service fees go to your provider and cover channels. Keep them separate to avoid paying twice.
