TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro are the two most popular IPTV apps in 2026. Here is how to choose.
TiviMate · the Android TV and Fire TV king
Ultra-smooth interface, rich EPG, multi-playlists, recording (Premium). Does NOT run on iOS. Premium at CHF 20/year.
IPTV Smarters Pro · cross-platform versatility
Free, available on Android, iOS, Fire TV, Windows, macOS. Supports m3u and Xtream Codes. Plainer UI but rock solid.
Side-by-side
- Smoothness: TiviMate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · Smarters ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- EPG: TiviMate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · Smarters ⭐⭐⭐
- iOS / Apple TV: TiviMate ❌ · Smarters ✅
- Price: TiviMate CHF 20/year · Smarters free
- Recording: TiviMate ✅ · Smarters ✅ (version dependent)
Our verdict
Fire TV Stick 4K Max or Android TV: TiviMate Premium, no question. iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or multi-device: IPTV Smarters Pro. ⚠️ Avoid the Fire TV Stick 4K Select (Vega OS, sideload blocked) — neither app can be installed on it.