IPTV player apps
Comparing the Popular IPTV Player Apps
IPTV Trends isn't tied to one app. Any player that accepts an Xtream Codes login or an M3U link will play your channels, so it comes down to which one you like using on your screen. The table below shows how the common ones differ.
IPTV APPS THAT WORK WITH YOUR IPTV TRENDS LOGIN
You get a standard Xtream Codes login and an M3U playlist, which almost every IPTV player accepts. These are the four our subscribers use most, and each one has a setup guide.
IPTV Smarters Pro
A good first app on Firestick, Android and iPhone. Sign in with Xtream Codes and you get separate tiles for live TV, movies and series.
TiviMate
Feels the most like a cable box on Android TV and Fire TV. You get a scrolling channel grid and favorites, and the paid Premium version adds recording.
GSE IPTV
Has been around for years on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. You load the M3U playlist, add the TV guide link and sort channels into groups.
Kodi
Free and open source, with lots of settings to tinker with. Add the PVR IPTV Simple Client, paste your playlist and Kodi gets a live TV section with a guide.
Comparison
How the eight players differ
The channels are identical in every app. Layout, platform support and extras like recording are what set them apart.
| App | Runs on | Strongest at | Cost | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiviMate | Android TV, Google TV, Shield, Fire TV | A cable-box style grid guide | Free; Premium optional | Set it up |
| IPTV Smarters Pro | Fire TV, Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Windows, Mac | One familiar app on every screen | Free | Set it up |
| GSE Smart IPTV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android | Fine control over playlists and guide sources | Free; in-app upgrades | Set it up |
| Kodi + PVR IPTV Simple Client | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Fire TV, Raspberry Pi | Media-center setups with local files too | Free, open source | Set it up |
| IBO Player / Smart IPTV | Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) TVs | TVs with no stick plugged in | One-time activation per TV | Set it up |
| OTTPlayer | Smart TVs, Android, iOS, computers | Managing one playlist across many devices | Free | Set it up |
| IPTV Extreme | Android phones, tablets and boxes | Older hardware, recording (Pro) | Free with ads; Pro paid | Set it up |
| VLC | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS | Checking that a line works | Free, open source | Set it up |
Every app on this page is built and sold by its own developer. Where an app charges (TiviMate Premium, IBO Player or Smart IPTV activation, IPTV Extreme Pro), you pay that developer directly, and it isn't part of your IPTV Trends plan.
Looking for download sources and Downloader codes in one place? The IPTV Trends app page lists them for each device.
Shortcuts
What we suggest for each screen
If you'd rather not compare, these are the apps we point most customers to.
Fire TV or Google TV
TiviMate. It scrolls through thousands of channels without lag and the guide reads like a cable grid.
TiviMate walkthroughPhones and mixed households
IPTV Smarters Pro. The same menus on Android, Apple and Fire TV, so everyone in the house learns it once.
Smarters walkthroughSamsung or LG TV
IBO Player or Smart IPTV from the TV's store, linked with the MAC address the app shows.
Smart TV optionsApple TV 4K
IPTVX or iPlayTV for the most polished tvOS guide, or Smarters Player Lite if you want it free.
Apple TV optionsKeep reading