TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro: Which Is Better?

TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro are the two most popular IPTV players for Android and Firestick. Both work perfectly with IPTV Nords, both are free to download and both have loyal followings. So which one should you use? We compared them across every important dimension to give you a definitive answer.

Interface and Ease of Use

TiviMate has a clean, TV-first interface that feels like a professional broadcast application. The channel grid, EPG and navigation are all optimised for remote control use on a big screen. It is immediately intuitive even for first-time IPTV users.

IPTV Smarters Pro has a busier, more app-like interface with more options visible at once. It works well on both phones and TV screens but the TV experience feels slightly less polished than TiviMate. Some users prefer the denser information display, others find it overwhelming at first.

Winner: TiviMate — cleaner, more intuitive, better designed for the 10-foot TV experience.

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

TiviMate has the best EPG in the business. The grid view shows multiple channels simultaneously with coloured programme blocks, you can scroll forward 7 days and set recording reminders directly from the guide. It is genuinely the most useful EPG you will find in any IPTV app.

IPTV Smarters Pro has a functional EPG that shows programme information and a basic grid view. It works, but the grid is less detailed and the navigation is slightly clunkier than TiviMate's implementation.

Winner: TiviMate — best EPG available in any Android IPTV app.

Catch-Up TV

Both apps support catch-up TV when connected via Xtream Codes. The implementation is slightly different — TiviMate shows catch-up content directly in the EPG with a distinct icon, while Smarters Pro has a separate catch-up section per channel. Both work well.

Winner: Tie — both handle catch-up effectively.

Recording

TiviMate Premium includes full recording functionality. You can record any live channel, schedule recordings from the EPG and manage a library of recordings within the app. The implementation is excellent.

IPTV Smarters Pro has a basic recording function on some versions but it is unreliable and not supported across all devices. Do not rely on Smarters for recording.

Winner: TiviMate — clear winner for recording.

Multiple Playlists

TiviMate Free supports only one playlist. TiviMate Premium supports unlimited playlists — useful if you manage multiple IPTV subscriptions.

IPTV Smarters Pro supports multiple playlists in the free version, which is a genuine advantage for users who want this feature without paying.

Winner: IPTV Smarters Pro — free multiple playlist support.

Device Compatibility

TiviMate is available for Android, Android TV, Firestick and Fire TV. It is not available on iOS, Mac or Windows.

IPTV Smarters Pro is available on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac and many Smart TVs. It has the broadest device support of any IPTV app.

Winner: IPTV Smarters Pro — available on every major platform.

Price

TiviMate — free with limited features. TiviMate Premium is approximately €4.99/year.

IPTV Smarters Pro — completely free, no paid tier.

Winner: IPTV Smarters Pro — entirely free.

The Verdict

If you watch IPTV on a Firestick or Android TV box and want the best possible experience, TiviMate Premium is worth the small annual cost. The EPG, recording and overall polish make it the superior app for serious daily use.

If you want a completely free option, need multi-platform support or prefer more on-screen information, IPTV Smarters Pro is an excellent choice and handles everything you need without costing anything.