On iPhone and iPad, install GSE Smart IPTV first: it is in the App Store, free, takes both Xtream Codes and M3U, and has a proper guide and Chromecast and AirPlay output. On Apple TV, IBO Player and Flix IPTV are the stable choices from the tvOS App Store; IPTV Smarters works on both but comes and goes from the store. Same login everywhere.
The four apps compared
| App | iPhone / iPad | Apple TV | Price | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSE Smart IPTV | Yes, install first | Yes | Free, pro optional | GSE setup |
| IBO Player | Yes | Yes, install first | Trial, then one-time activation | IBO Player setup |
| Flix IPTV | Yes | Yes | Trial, then one-time activation | Flix IPTV setup |
| IPTV Smarters | When listed | When listed | Free | Smarters setup |
App activation: how it works and what it costs
iPhone and iPad: GSE in three steps
1. Install GSE Smart IPTV from the App Store
Search the exact name; there are look-alikes. Open it and allow local network access when asked, or AirPlay will not find your TV.
2. Add the Xtream Codes login
Remote Playlists, plus, Add Xtream-Codes API: server, username, password from our message. The list loads with the programme guide.
3. Send it to the TV
Open a channel, tap the AirPlay or cast icon and pick your Apple TV, AirPlay-capable TV or Chromecast. On Wi-Fi, keep the phone plugged in for long sessions.
Apple TV: install directly, no casting
Casting from a phone works for an evening; for daily use, install an app on the Apple TV itself so the remote controls it. IBO Player and Flix IPTV are in the tvOS App Store and take Xtream Codes. Both show a code on first start; send it to us and we activate the device, no computer needed.
Which Apple TV
Apple TV HD (2015) and every Apple TV 4K run these apps. The 4K models with a network port are the smoothest choice for a living room; use the cable.
Questions about IPTV on Apple devices
Why do IPTV apps disappear from the App Store?
Apple reviews player apps strictly and removes ones that break its rules, then re-admits them after changes. That is why we list two options per device: if one is gone this month, the other is there. Your subscription is unaffected either way.
Does it work on mobile data?
Yes. An HD stream uses roughly 1.5 GB an hour, so watch the bundle. Pick the lower-quality copy of a channel on the road.
Can I record on iPhone or Apple TV?
Not within Apple's rules. Use catch-up instead: the main channels keep recent broadcasts for a few days.
Do I need a VPN on iPhone?
Only on networks that block streaming, such as some hotels and campsites. At home, no.
Want the right app for your Apple device?
Request the free 24-hour trial and tell us iPhone, iPad or Apple TV; we send the login and the app that is in the store this month.
