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Best IPTV Apps: the right player for every screen.

The best IPTV apps for Ireland, compared honestly: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro, GSE Smart IPTV, XCIPTV, IBO Player, Kodi, VLC and more. Find the best IPTV app in Ireland for your Firestick, smart TV, phone or computer, see what each one does well, and get it running with your login in minutes.

App finder

Which IPTV app should you use?

Choose your device and we show the best IPTV player for it, with a link to the setup steps.

Best for Firestick

TiviMate for live TV, plus IPTV Smarters Pro if you want the films library. We send the app code for Downloader.

Firestick guide
Best app by device

The best IPTV app Ireland picks by device.

These are the best IPTV apps for each device, based on the setups our support team helps with every day. Pick your device to see the best IPTV app Ireland customers use on it.

Recommended IPTV players by device
DeviceOur top pickAlso great
Firestick & Fire TVTiviMateIPTV Smarters Pro, XCIPTV
Android TV, Shield & boxesTiviMateIPTV Smarters Pro, OTT Navigator
Samsung smart TVIBO PlayerSmartOne IPTV, SET IPTV
LG smart TVIBO PlayerSmartOne IPTV, SET IPTV
RokuIBO PlayerPlayer we recommend for your model
iPhone & iPadGSE Smart IPTVIPTV Smarters Pro
Apple TVIPTV Smarters ProGSE Smart IPTV
Android phone & tabletIPTV Smarters ProXCIPTV, GSE Smart IPTV
Windows & MacIPTV Smarters ProVLC, Kodi
LinuxVLCKodi
XboxMyIPTV Player—
MAG & FormulerBuilt-in portal / MyTVOnlineSTBEmu on Android
Reviews

Top rated IPTV players, reviewed.

An honest look at the best IPTV apps, one by one: who it is for, where it runs, how it logs in, and what to watch out for.

1TiviMate IPTV app review
Best IPTV app for live TV

TiviMate

Runs on
Android TV, Firestick, Nvidia Shield, Android boxes
Login
Xtream Codes, M3U
  • Classic TV guide grid like a satellite box
  • Catch-up, favourites and fast zapping
  • Multi-screen and recording with premium
  • –Films and series in a simple list
  • –Not for iPhone or smart TVs
2IPTV Smarters Pro IPTV app review
Best all-rounder

IPTV Smarters Pro

Runs on
Firestick, Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Windows, Mac
Login
Xtream Codes, M3U
  • Live TV, EPG and full films library with posters
  • Easy for the whole family
  • Works on almost every device
  • –TV guide less detailed than TiviMate
3GSE Smart IPTV IPTV app review
Best for Apple devices

GSE Smart IPTV

Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android
Login
Xtream Codes, M3U
  • Polished app for iOS and tvOS
  • Casting to Chromecast
  • Films and series with search
  • –More settings to learn
4XCIPTV IPTV app review
Fast and light

XCIPTV

Runs on
Android, Firestick, Android TV
Login
Xtream Codes
  • Quick start-up on older devices
  • Live TV, EPG and films
  • Clean, simple layout
  • –Fewer customisation options
5IBO Player and SmartOne IPTV IPTV app review
Best for smart TVs

IBO Player & SmartOne IPTV

Runs on
Samsung, LG, Roku, Android
Login
MAC address (we add your playlist)
  • Runs straight on the TV, no box
  • Live TV, EPG and films
  • We load everything for you
  • –App maker charges a fee after the free period
6Kodi IPTV app review
For tinkerers

Kodi

Runs on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Shield, Raspberry Pi
Login
M3U + EPG (PVR IPTV Simple Client)
  • Free and open source
  • Huge customisation
  • Runs almost everywhere
  • –More setup steps
  • –Live TV focus
7VLC Player IPTV app review
Quick and simple

VLC Player

Runs on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Login
M3U
  • Free, no account needed
  • Plays your M3U link in seconds
  • –No TV guide
  • –No films library view
8MyIPTV Player IPTV app review
Best for Xbox and Windows

MyIPTV Player

Runs on
Xbox, Windows
Login
M3U + EPG
  • Microsoft Store app
  • TV guide support
  • –Live TV focus
Best app for how you watch

The best IPTV apps for how you watch.

The best IPTV app Ireland viewers choose often depends less on the device and more on what they watch. Here is our advice, based on the setups our support team helps with every day.

Sports fans

TiviMate on a Firestick 4K Max or Android TV box: the TV guide grid makes it easy to find every live match, catch-up rewinds missed goals, and multi-screen (premium) shows two games at once.

Film and box set lovers

IPTV Smarters Pro or XCIPTV: both show the films and series library with posters, descriptions and resume, so choosing a film feels like a streaming app.

Families

IPTV Smarters Pro is the easiest for everyone in the house, with clear Live TV, Movies and Series buttons. Add a parental PIN to keep kids in their own section.

Phones and travel

On the go, IPTV Smarters Pro is the best IPTV player for Android phones and the iPhone, with GSE Smart IPTV a strong alternative on Apple devices.

Computers

IPTV Smarters Pro is the best IPTV player for Windows and Mac, with VLC and Kodi as free options on any computer, including Linux.

Older or slower devices

XCIPTV is light and quick on older Firesticks and Android boxes, and VLC is the simplest way to test a playlist on almost anything.

Compare features

IPTV players compared, feature by feature.

The best IPTV apps compared on TV guide, films library and login type side by side, so you can choose the IPTV player that matches how you watch.

IPTV app features
AppLoginTV guide (EPG)Films & seriesBest for
TiviMateXtream, M3U✓ Full gridSimple listLive TV and sport
IPTV Smarters ProXtream, M3U✓ Yes✓ Full libraryEverything, every device
GSE Smart IPTVXtream, M3U✓ Yes✓ YesApple devices
XCIPTVXtream✓ Yes✓ YesOlder Android devices
IBO Player / SmartOneMAC✓ Yes✓ YesSamsung, LG, Roku
KodiM3U + EPG✓ YesLive TV focusCustom setups
VLCM3U✕ No✕ NoQuick testing
MyIPTV PlayerM3U + EPG✓ YesLive TV focusXbox and Windows
Free and paid apps

Who pays for the app?

We never charge for any IPTV app. Your subscription with us covers the channels, films and support, and that is all you pay us.

Many players are completely free, such as VLC, Kodi and the basic versions of TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro. Some players, especially on Samsung, LG and Roku, give you a free period and then ask you to upgrade inside the app. That one-off fee is paid by you directly to the app maker from your TV, and it goes to them, not to iptvireland.tv. We always tell you before you install.

Free to use

  • VLC Player
  • Kodi
  • TiviMate (live TV)
  • IPTV Smarters Pro (most platforms)
  • XCIPTV
  • GSE Smart IPTV (basic)

Upgrade paid to the app maker

  • €IBO Player
  • €SmartOne IPTV
  • €SET IPTV
  • €Smart IPTV
  • €Duplex IPTV
  • €TiviMate premium (optional)
Paid by you to the app maker, never to us.
Download safely

How to get IPTV apps safely.

Every app on this page is available from an official store or from the app code we send you. Stick to these sources and your devices stay safe.

Google Play

Android TV, Shield, Android boxes, phones and tablets

Apple App Store

iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

Amazon Appstore + Downloader

Firestick and Fire TV, with the app code we send you

Microsoft Store

Windows PCs and Xbox

TV app stores

Samsung Apps, LG Content Store and Roku Channel Store

Official websites

Desktop apps such as IPTV Smarters Pro for Windows and Mac

Avoid modified or "cracked" IPTV APKs from unknown websites: they can carry malware and break with every update. If you are unsure, ask us on WhatsApp before installing anything.

Every app, the same content. Whichever IPTV app you choose, you get the same service: 28,000+ Irish IPTV channels and international channels, 500+ sports channels and 150,000+ films and series, with a built-in VPN and zero buffering on 10 Gbit/s servers.

What makes the best IPTV apps stand out. The best IPTV apps load channel lists quickly, show a clear TV guide, remember your favourites and handle big playlists without freezing. They also get regular updates from their developers, which keeps them working smoothly as TVs and streaming sticks change.

Try before you settle. Most of the best IPTV apps on this page are free to install, so the easiest way to choose is to try two of them side by side with the same login. Many of our customers end up using one app for live TV and another for films, and that works perfectly.

Switch apps any time. Your login is not tied to one player. If you start on IPTV Smarters Pro and later want TiviMate's TV guide grid, just install it and sign in with the same details. Start with the free 24-hour trial and try two or three apps to see which you prefer.

Apps FAQ

Best IPTV apps questions.

Contact & FAQ

What is the best IPTV app in Ireland?

There is no single best IPTV app for everyone. TiviMate is the best IPTV app for live TV on Firestick and Android TV, IPTV Smarters Pro is the best all-rounder across phones, tablets, Firestick and computers, GSE Smart IPTV suits iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, and IBO Player or SmartOne IPTV suit Samsung and LG TVs.

Can you use any IPTV app with your service?

Yes. Our service works with any IPTV player that supports Xtream Codes, an M3U playlist or a MAG portal. If your favourite app is not listed here, it will almost certainly still work.

Is there an app for IPTV on every device?

Yes. There is an IPTV app for Firestick, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android phones, Windows, Mac, Linux, MAG, Formuler, Enigma2 and Xbox. See the IPTV setup guide for each one.

Is IPTV Smarters Pro free?

IPTV Smarters Pro is free to download on most platforms. Some platforms or features may offer paid options from the app maker.

Is TiviMate free?

TiviMate is free to use for live TV. An optional premium upgrade from the app maker unlocks extra features such as multi-screen, recording and multiple playlists.

Do you charge for the apps?

No. We never charge for any app. Some players, especially on Samsung, LG and Roku, ask you to upgrade inside the app after their free period. That one-off fee is paid by you directly to the app maker from your TV, not to iptvireland.tv.

Which IPTV app is best for iPhone?

GSE Smart IPTV and IPTV Smarters Pro are the best IPTV app for iPhone and iPad choices. Both are in the App Store and log in with Xtream Codes.

Which IPTV player is best for Android?

The best IPTV player for Android depends on the device. For Android TV and boxes, TiviMate for live TV and IPTV Smarters Pro for live TV plus films. For Android phones, IPTV Smarters Pro or XCIPTV.

Which IPTV player is best for Windows?

The best IPTV player for Windows is IPTV Smarters Pro, which has a desktop app with live TV, the EPG and films. MyIPTV Player from the Microsoft Store and VLC with an M3U link also work.

What is an Xtream Codes player?

An Xtream Codes player is any IPTV app that logs in with a server address, username and password, such as IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, GSE Smart IPTV and XCIPTV. It loads channels, the EPG and the films library automatically.

Is it safe to download IPTV apps?

Yes, if you download them from official sources: Google Play, the Apple App Store, the Amazon Appstore, the Microsoft Store, your TV's own app store, or the app code we send for Downloader. Avoid modified or "cracked" APKs from unknown websites.

Can I use two different apps with one subscription?

Yes. Many customers use TiviMate for live TV and IPTV Smarters Pro for films. One connection plays one stream at a time, so for two screens at once choose a 2-device plan on the IPTV subscription Ireland page.

Not sure which app to pick?

Tell us your device on WhatsApp and we send the right app and login, 24/7. Back to the IPTV Ireland home page.