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| Player | Price model | Devices | Playlist types | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPTV Smarters (for reference) | Free app; paid options vary by version, check the official listing | Android, iPhone, iPad and other platforms | M3U, Xtream Codes login | A familiar interface on many devices |
| Xtream-Masters IPTV Player | Free to download (the Windows app has a free trial, then a licence per device, see xm-player.com) | Android phone, tablet, Android TV, Fire TV / Firestick, iPhone, iPad (iOS 15+), Windows | Xtream Codes login, M3U / M3U8, single stream URL | One player on phone, TV, iPhone and PC; no sign-up |
| TiviMate | Free install, paid Premium in the app | Android TV, Fire TV, Android | M3U, Xtream Codes login | TV-guide style EPG on a big screen |
| OTT Navigator | Free version, paid Premium | Android, Android TV, Fire TV | M3U, Xtream Codes login | Users who like to customise |
| Televizo | Free version, paid Premium | Android, Android TV, Fire TV | M3U, Xtream Codes login | A clean, simple interface |
| XCIPTV | Free | Android, Android TV, Fire TV | Xtream Codes login, M3U | Low-cost Android boxes |
| IBO Player (Pro) | Free trial, then a one-time activation fee per device | Samsung and LG Smart TVs, Android, Fire TV and more | Playlist added on the IBO website | Samsung and LG TV owners |
| BOB Player | Device activation; check the official listing for prices | Smart TVs and Android devices | Playlist added through the app's website | Smart TV owners who want an IBO-style app |
Competitor details are general public information as of November 2026 and can change; always check each app's official listing. None of these players, ours included, sells or includes channels.
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Why people look for an IPTV Smarters alternative
IPTV Smarters (Smarters Pro, and the lighter Smarters Player Lite edition seen in some app stores) is one of the most widely known IPTV players. People still look for an alternative, usually for one of these reasons:
- Availability changes. Editions and app store listings have changed over time, so the version you used may not be offered on your new device.
- Login errors. Messages like "authorization failed for above host" are common; our authorization failed fix explains the causes, and most of them come from the login details, not the app.
- A better TV interface. On Android TV and Firestick, TV-first players feel closer to a cable box.
- One app on every screen. Families with a phone, a TV and a PC often want the same player everywhere.
7 IPTV Smarters Pro alternatives, one-line verdicts
1 Xtream-Masters IPTV Player
Runs on Android, Android TV, Firestick, iPhone, iPad and Windows, with no sign-up and logins stored on your device. Free to download (the Windows app has a free trial, then a licence per device).
Best for: one player on every screen. Get the free player
2 TiviMate
A TV-first Android player known for its TV-guide style EPG. Free to install, with a paid Premium bought in the app.
Best for: Android TV and Firestick. More: free TiviMate alternatives
3 OTT Navigator
A feature-rich Android player with a free version and a paid Premium, known for its many settings.
Best for: Android TV users who like to tweak.
4 Televizo
A clean Android player with a free version and a paid Premium.
Best for: a simple TV-style layout.
5 XCIPTV
A light, free Android player for Xtream Codes logins and M3U playlists.
Best for: low-cost Android boxes.
6 IBO Player (Pro)
Popular on Samsung and LG Smart TVs. You add your playlist on the IBO website and pay a one-time activation fee per device after the trial.
Best for: Samsung and LG TV owners. Compare: TiviMate vs IBO Player
7 BOB Player
A Smart TV and Android player that uses device activation, similar in style to IBO Player.
Best for: Smart TV owners who want an IBO-style app.
Smarters Player Lite alternative
Smarters Player Lite users are often on an iPhone, iPad or phone, where several of the TV-first players above have no version. On iPhone and iPad, the Xtream-Masters IPTV Player is on the App Store for iOS 15 and later, free, with no in-app purchases, and adds EPG for your own playlists. On Android phones you can also use OTT Navigator or Televizo.
Best IPTV Smarters alternative by device
| Your device | Good alternatives | Xtream-Masters IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV / Google TV | TiviMate, OTT Navigator, Televizo, XCIPTV | Yes, from Google Play |
| Fire TV / Firestick | TiviMate, OTT Navigator, Televizo, XCIPTV, IBO Player | Yes, Downloader code 9297764 |
| Android phone or tablet | OTT Navigator, Televizo, XCIPTV | Yes, from Google Play |
| iPhone / iPad | Varies by app, check each official listing | Yes, App Store, iOS 15+, no in-app purchases |
| Windows PC | Varies by app, check each official listing | Yes, Microsoft Store |
| Samsung / LG Smart TV | IBO Player, BOB Player | Plug in a Firestick or Android TV box and use the player there |
Our free IPTV player: the Xtream-Masters IPTV Player
We build the Xtream-Masters IPTV Player. It is a player only: you add the Xtream Codes login, M3U or M3U8 playlist, or single stream URL from your own provider, the same details you used in Smarters.
Every screen
Android phone, tablet and Android TV, Fire TV / Firestick, iPhone and iPad (iOS 15+), and Windows.
Private
No sign-up. Logins stay on your device; only anonymous crash reports are sent.
Player features
Hardware decoding, channel search, external subtitles, audio delay, picture-in-picture, parental PIN and themes.
Languages
13 languages on Android, 25+ on iPhone and iPad.
Your playlist
Xtream Codes login, M3U / M3U8 or a single stream URL. No channels are included.
Price
Free to download (the Windows app has a free trial, then a licence per device, see xm-player.com).
Get the free IPTV player
All download options and setup help are on the free IPTV player page.
How to switch from IPTV Smarters in 3 steps
Find your login
Note the server URL, username and password, or the M3U link, that your provider gave you for Smarters.
Add it to the new player
Enter the same details in the player you picked from the device table above.
Test, then pay if needed
Use the free version or trial first. Only buy Premium or a licence for the app you kept.
Comparing players side by side? Read IPTV Smarters vs IBO Player and TiviMate vs IBO Player.