The options compared
From the UK App Store, September 2026.
| App | App Store seller | iOS requirement | Logins | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPTVX | Bending X – FZE | iOS 16 | Xtream Codes, M3U | Also on Apple TV and Mac |
| UHF – Love your IPTV | Short Wavelength Applications Ltd | iOS 16 | Xtream Codes, M3U | Also on Apple TV and Mac |
| Smarters Player Lite | WHMCS Smarters | iOS 15.6 | M3U and JSON playlists (per listing) | The Smarters developer’s own Apple app |
| IBO PLAYER | ibrahim akoum | iOS 15.6 | Via IBO Player’s website | Also on Apple TV and Mac |
| iMPlayer IPTV Player | HzApps | iOS 18 | M3U and other formats (per listing) | Also on Android |
| MYTVOnline+ | ATLAS LINK Inc. | iOS 17.4 | Formuler’s player on iOS | iPhone and iPad only |
| VLC | VideoLAN | iOS 9 | M3U | Free; no IPTV guide |
Look-alikes are everywhere
Searching the App Store for “IPTV Smarters”, “TiviMate” or “GSE” (see the genuine GSE apps) returns many apps from unrelated sellers with similar names and icons. Check the seller name before installing, and be wary of any app that asks you to subscribe before you’ve added your own login.
Watching on the go
- Mobile data: HD (720p) uses roughly 1.1 to 1.8 GB an hour, and Full HD 1.8 to 3.6 GB. See how much data IPTV uses.
- Picture-in-picture: several players support it, so you can keep a channel playing while you use other apps.
- AirPlay to the TV: see AirPlay IPTV from iPhone to TV.
For the setup steps and the rest of the iPhone and iPad guide, see IPTV on iPhone and iPad.