IPTV apps that work with your subscription
The subscription is a login. The app is what you install on the device. These are the official players we document. Ratings are our own labels, not customer scores.
Which app for which device
- Firestick TiviMate or IPTV Smarters
- Samsung or LG IBO Player Pro
- Apple TV, iPhone or iPad iPlayTV or GSE Smart IPTV
- Windows or Mac VLC to test, Smarters to watch
- Kodi PVR IPTV Simple Client only
Comparison
Catch-up appears only when the channel provides it and the app can show it. Multi-screen still cannot exceed the number of connections on your plan.
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| App | Devices | Price | Login | EPG | Catch-up | Multi-screen | Our rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPTV Smarters Pro | Firestick, Android, Windows, Mac | Free and paid versions. Use the official store. | Xtream, M3U | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Limited | Excellent | Setup |
| TiviMate | Firestick, Android TV, Google TV | Free to install. Premium is sold inside the app. | Xtream, M3U | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Yes, on the paid unlock | Excellent | Setup |
| IBO Player Pro | Samsung, LG, Android, Apple | Trial, then a one-off fee charged by the app. | Xtream, M3U, MAC | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Limited | Very good | Setup |
| Smart IPTV | Samsung, LG | Trial, then a one-off fee charged by the app. | M3U, MAC | Yes | If the playlist supports it | No | Very good | Setup |
| XCIPTV | Android, Firestick, Google TV | Free to install. Optional paid features inside the app. | Xtream, M3U | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Limited | Very good | Setup |
| Duplex Play | Samsung, LG | Trial, then a one-off fee charged by the app. | Xtream, M3U, MAC | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Limited | Good | Setup |
| GSE Smart IPTV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | Free to install, with a paid upgrade. | Xtream, M3U | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Limited | Very good | Setup |
| iPlayTV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | Check the current App Store price before you install. | Xtream, M3U | Yes | If the playlist supports it | Limited | Very good | Setup |
| VLC | Windows, Mac, Linux | Free | M3U | No | No | No | Good | Setup |
| PVR IPTV Simple Client | Kodi on any supported device | Free | M3U, XMLTV | Yes | Limited | No | Very good | Setup |
App questions
Which app should I install first?
Match the app to the device. Firestick and Android TV: TiviMate or Smarters. Samsung and LG: IBO Player Pro. Apple: iPlayTV or GSE. A PC test: VLC. Do not install three players “just in case”.
Do you provide APK files?
No. We do not host apps, cracked players or modified APKs. Use the official store or the link on the VLC and Kodi pages, which go to the publishers’ own sites.
Why does the TV app ask for money?
Samsung and LG players often charge their own one-off fee after a trial. That fee is paid to the app maker. It is separate from plans that start at £25, and our refund does not cover it.
What does the rating mean?
It is our editorial label for how suitable the app is, written for this site. It is not a user score, and it is not review markup.
Can one app play on every device?
No. TiviMate will not install on a Samsung TV. iPlayTV will not install on a Firestick. Use the decision list on this page, then open that device’s guide.
Got the app. Need the login?
Start a 24-hour trial or choose a plan. We send the username, password and server URL within minutes.