The options compared
From the UK App Store, September 2026. Minimum versions are the requirements the listings showed.
| App | Developer (App Store seller) | Apple TV requirement | Also on | Logins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPTVX | Bending X – FZE | tvOS 16 | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro; Android and Fire OS | Xtream Codes, M3U |
| UHF – Love your IPTV | Short Wavelength Applications Ltd | tvOS 17 | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Xtream Codes, M3U |
| Smarters Player Lite | WHMCS Smarters | tvOS 12 | iPhone, iPad, Mac | M3U and JSON playlists (per listing) |
| IBO PLAYER | ibrahim akoum | tvOS 16.6 | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Via IBO Player’s website |
| iMPlayer IPTV Player | HzApps | tvOS 18 | iPhone, iPad; Android | M3U and other formats (per listing) |
| VLC | VideoLAN | tvOS 11 | iPhone, iPad; most platforms | M3U (no IPTV guide) |
All offer in-app purchases apart from VLC; check the current pricing in each listing.
How to choose
- Live TV with a proper guide: IPTVX or UHF. IPTVX vs UHF compares them directly.
- An older Apple TV HD: check the tvOS requirement first; Smarters Player Lite and VLC support much older versions.
- The same app on every Apple device: IPTVX, UHF and Smarters Player Lite all run on iPhone, iPad and Mac too.
Watch out for look-alikes
Search results for “Smarters”, “TiviMate” and “IBO” on the App Store include many look-alike apps from other sellers. Check the seller name against the table above before installing or paying.
After installing
Add your Xtream Codes or M3U login, load the guide, and turn on Match Frame Rate under Match Content in the Apple TV’s Video and Audio settings for smooth UK channels. See Apple TV Match Content.