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| Player | Price model | Devices | Playlist types | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiviMate (for reference) | Free install, paid Premium in the app | Android TV, Fire TV, Android | M3U, Xtream Codes login | TV-guide style EPG on a big screen |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| IPTV Smarters (Pro) | 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 |
| 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 a TiviMate alternative
TiviMate is one of the best-loved IPTV players on Android TV and Fire TV. People still search for a TiviMate alternative, usually for one of these reasons:
- No iPhone, iPad, Samsung or LG app. TiviMate is an Android app, so it does not help on other devices.
- Premium costs extra. Many of TiviMate's best-known features need the paid Premium upgrade.
- One app for every screen. Families with a phone, a TV and a PC often want the same player everywhere.
- Something lighter. Low-cost Android boxes can run better with a simpler app.
7 TiviMate 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 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.
3 Televizo
A clean Android player with a free version and a paid Premium.
Best for: a simple TV-style layout.
4 IPTV Smarters (Pro)
A widely known player available on many platforms, including iPhone. Its app store availability has changed over time, so check the official listing.
Best for: a familiar interface on phones. Leaving Smarters? Free IPTV Smarters alternatives
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.
Best TiviMate alternative by device
| Your device | Good alternatives | Xtream-Masters IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV / Google TV | OTT Navigator, Televizo, XCIPTV | Yes, from Google Play |
| Fire TV / Firestick | OTT Navigator, Televizo, XCIPTV, IBO Player | Yes, Downloader code 9297764 |
| Android phone or tablet | IPTV Smarters, OTT Navigator, Televizo | Yes, from Google Play |
| iPhone / iPad | IPTV Smarters | 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 |
TiviMate alternative for Android TV and Firestick: these are TiviMate's home devices, so the alternatives compete on interface and price. Try two players with your own playlist for a day each before you pay for anything.
TiviMate alternative for iPhone: TiviMate is an Android app and we are not aware of an official iPhone version. The Xtream-Masters IPTV Player is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, free, with no in-app purchases, and adds EPG for your own playlists.
Our free IPTV player: the Xtream-Masters IPTV Player
We build the Xtream-Masters IPTV Player (on Google Play it is listed as "IPTV Player: Smart Live TV Pro"). It is a player only: you add the Xtream Codes login, M3U or M3U8 playlist, or single stream URL from your own provider.
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 choose a TiviMate alternative in 3 steps
Pick by device
Use the device table above to shortlist apps that run where you watch.
Test your playlist
Add the same M3U or Xtream Codes login to two players and compare EPG, speed and layout.
Then pay, if needed
Use the free version or trial first. Only buy Premium or a licence for the app you kept.
Comparing Smarters and IBO as well? Read IPTV Smarters vs IBO Player.