XCIPTV guide
XCIPTV vs TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters: which player should you use?
Short answer
XCIPTV is free and simple, TiviMate has the most polished TV guide (some features need its Premium upgrade), and IPTV Smarters runs on the most platforms. All three accept an Xtream Codes login, so your XCIPTV IPTV subscription works in whichever you prefer.
The three players side by side
| XCIPTV | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free app | Free, with a paid Premium upgrade | Free, paid tiers on some platforms |
| Platforms | Android, Android TV, Fire TV | Android TV, Fire TV | Android, Fire TV, iOS, Apple TV and more |
| Login types | Xtream Codes, M3U | Xtream Codes, M3U | Xtream Codes, M3U |
| TV guide | Built in, simple | Grid guide, very polished | Built in |
| Best for | Quick, free setup on Android | Daily TV viewing on a big screen | Mixed homes with Apple devices |
When XCIPTV is the right choice
XCIPTV suits people who want a free player that just works: sign in with Xtream Codes and live TV, the guide, movies and series are all there. It also has a touch layout, so it is comfortable on a phone as well as a TV.
When TiviMate is better
If you watch live TV every evening on a big screen, TiviMate's grid guide is hard to beat. Some of its best features, such as recording and multi-view, need the paid Premium upgrade from its developer.
When IPTV Smarters is better
Homes with iPhones, iPads or an Apple TV often pick IPTV Smarters because it runs there too, so everyone uses the same player.
Your login works in all of them
Because XCIPTV IPTV is a standard Xtream Codes login, you are not locked into one app. Try XCIPTV first with the free trial; if you later prefer another player, sign in there with the same details. Setup help: XCIPTV setup guide.
Questions people ask
Is XCIPTV better than TiviMate?
It depends on how you watch. XCIPTV is free and quick to set up; TiviMate has a more advanced guide, partly behind its Premium upgrade.
Can I use XCIPTV IPTV in TiviMate?
Yes. Sign in to TiviMate with the same Xtream Codes details.
Which player is best on Apple TV?
XCIPTV and TiviMate are not on Apple TV. Use an App Store player that supports Xtream Codes, such as IPTV Smarters.