The short version
The best IPTV player depends on your device. TiviMate is the strongest choice on Android TV and Google TV, IPTV Smarters Pro covers phones, Fire TV and Apple TV, and IBO Player or Smart One suit Samsung and LG TVs. VLC is a free fallback on computers.
- Player apps do not include channels; your subscription does
- Some TV apps ask for a one-off activation payment after their free period
| App | Runs on | Pricing model | Login type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiviMate | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV (sideload) | Free to install; the premium tier is a paid in-app purchase | Xtream Codes, M3U |
| IPTV Smarters Pro | Android, iPhone and iPad, Apple TV, Fire TV | Player app; you bring your own subscription | Xtream Codes, M3U |
| IBO Player | Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Android TV | TV app with a device activation fee after a free period | M3U, Xtream Codes |
| Smart One IPTV | Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS) | TV app activated per device by MAC address | M3U |
| Flix IPTV | Samsung, LG, Android TV, Fire TV | TV app with a free period, then a one-time activation | M3U |
| XCIPTV / Xtream players | Android, Fire TV | Free player apps that log in with Xtream Codes | Xtream Codes |
| VLC media player | Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad, Android | Free and open source | M3U |
| SS IPTV | LG (webOS), Samsung | Free TV app; playlists added through its website | M3U |
| StbEmu | Android, Android TV | Emulates a MAG set-top box for Stalker-portal logins | Stalker portal (MAC) |
- TiviMateTiviMate plays IPTV on Android TV and has the strongest TV guide of any player.
- IPTV Smarters ProIPTV Smarters Pro costs nothing and is only a player, not a subscription: it plays the channels from a service such as Canada 4K IPTV.
- IBO PlayerIBO Player is a TV-set app: Samsung's Tizen, LG's webOS and Android TV all have it.
- Smart OneSmart One IPTV is a TV app for Samsung and LG.
- Flix IPTVFlix IPTV is a player for Samsung, LG, Android TV and Fire TV with a clean interface.
- Xtream playersAny app that accepts an Xtream Codes login counts as an Xtream IPTV player.
- VLCVLC, the free open-source player, can open IPTV from an M3U link.
- SS IPTVSS IPTV is a free TV app for LG and some Samsung TVs.
- StbEmuStbEmu is an Android app that pretends to be a MAG set-top box, so it can log in to Stalker portals.
What does a player app do?
It plays the channels from your subscription and shows the TV guide. The app itself carries no channels. That is why the same Canada 4K IPTV login works in several apps.
How do I choose?
Use the table above. If your device has TiviMate, start there. If not, pick the app named on your device's setup page.
Questions people ask
Are these apps free?
Some are free, some have a paid tier, and some TV apps charge a one-time or yearly activation fee. Each app page says which.
Can I use two apps with one login?
Yes, but each stream playing at the same time counts as a screen.
Which app has the best TV guide?
TiviMate, on Android-based devices.