Comparison · Best IPTV players
Best IPTV players compared: BurgTV, TiviMate, IPTV Smarters
Looking for the best IPTV player for your M3U or Xtream Codes playlists? Here is a comparison of BurgTV, TiviMate and IPTV Smarters, based on what each product states publicly. They are all neutral players: you bring your own source.
| Platforms | Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, iPhone and iPad |
|---|---|
| Sources | M3U, Xtream Codes, Jellyfin, Portal (you bring the source) |
| Price | TV and Android: free with 1 playlist (everything included on Android until November 10, 2026); Premium CHF 8.90 a year or CHF 25.90 once, for 5 devices across TV and Android. iPhone and iPad: Premium in the App Store |
| Multi-View | Up to 4 channels on the TV (Premium) |
| Profiles | On the TV, with a Kids profile (Premium) |
Comparison table
| Feature | BurgTV | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV, Android, iPhone/iPad | Android TV | Android, Fire TV, iOS, Windows, macOS, Smart TV, Web |
| M3U playlist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Xtream Codes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personal Jellyfin server | Yes | not stated | not stated |
| TV guide (EPG) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Catch-up (if your source offers it) | Partly TV, Premium | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift (pause live TV) | Partly TV (Premium), Android phones and iPhone/iPad | not stated | not stated |
| Recording | Partly TV, Premium | Yes | not stated |
| Multi-View (several channels at once) | Partly TV, Premium, up to 4 channels | Yes | not stated |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | not stated | Yes |
| iPhone/iPad app | Yes | No | Yes |
| Up to 4K (if stream and device support it) | Yes | not stated | Yes |
| Multiple profiles | Partly TV, Premium | not stated | Yes |
| Kids profile with age ratings | Partly TV, Premium | not stated | not stated |
| Parental controls with PIN | Partly TV, free | Yes | Yes |
| Daily limit and time window | Partly TV, Premium | not stated | not stated |
| Discover, Sports and “Check availability” (searches your playlist) | Partly TV | not stated | not stated |
| Offline viewing (from your source, when it allows it) | Partly phones and tablets | not stated | not stated |
| TV app in 21 languages | Yes | not stated | not stated |
| Model | Free + Premium | Free + Premium | Free + Premium |
Comparison based on public product information as of October 2026 (official websites and store listings). “Not stated” = not declared by the maker. TiviMate and IPTV Smarters are trademarks of their respective owners.
What to look for in an IPTV player
- Your devices — according to its Google Play listing, TiviMate is designed for Android TV and not optimized for phones and tablets; BurgTV has apps for TV, Android and iPhone/iPad
- Supported sources — M3U and Xtream Codes everywhere; BurgTV also plays a personal Jellyfin server and Portals (MAC + URL)
- Big-screen features — TV guide, catch-up, timeshift, recording and Multi-View
- Family — parental controls with PIN, minimum age and time limits
- Transparency — a serious player provides no content
Free or Premium in BurgTV
On TV (Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV) the free version includes 1 playlist, live TV, a 3-day guide, 10 favorites and parental controls. Premium (license at app.burgtv.com, up to 5 devices across TV and Android on one account) adds unlimited playlists, Movies and Series, catch-up, a 14-day guide, timeshift, Multi-View, PiP, recording and profiles. On iPhone and iPad there is a 7-day trial, then Premium as an App Store purchase. On Android every feature is included until November 10, 2026; from that day the same limits as on the TV apply, and Premium is activated with the website license (5 devices across TV and Android). Anyone using the Android app before November 10, 2026 gets 3 months of Premium as a gift.
Why choose BurgTV
BurgTV combines a clean interface with two playback engines (ExoPlayer with FFmpeg, and libVLC), works with the same source on TV, phone and tablet (added on each device), including iPhone/iPad, and stays a neutral player. See all BurgTV features, read BurgTV as a TiviMate alternative or learn what an IPTV player is.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best IPTV player?
It depends on your devices and the features you need. TiviMate is designed for Android TV; IPTV Smarters is available on many platforms (on iPhone/iPad as “Smarters Player Lite”); BurgTV has apps for Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV, Android and iPhone/iPad. All of them play M3U and Xtream Codes.
Does BurgTV work on iPhone and iPad?
Yes, it is on the App Store: 7-day free trial, then Premium as an App Store purchase. The license bought on the website covers 5 devices across TV and Android, not iOS.
Can I switch from TiviMate to BurgTV?
Yes: add the same M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login from your source in BurgTV, on first launch from the Welcome screen or via Settings > My Lists > Add playlist.
Do these players include channels?
No. They are neutral players: you must connect your own legitimate source.
Is BurgTV free?
Yes, on TV and Android, with 1 playlist, live TV, a 3-day guide and parental controls; Premium unlocks the rest on 5 devices across TV and Android. On Android everything is included until November 10, 2026, with 3 months of Premium as a gift for earlier users.