Kastoo
Android TV and Google TV have more IPTV players than any other TV platform. The most used are TiviMate, Purple, IPTV Pro, Wiseplay, Kodi and VLC. Here is what each one offers, what it costs and who it suits, with no lists or channels: just the player.
Data checked on 10 November 2026 on Google Play, the official websites and Xataka Android. Prices change: check them in the store before paying. “Not stated” means neither its listing nor our sources say.
Quick comparison
| App | Price | EPG guide | Movies and series | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiviMate | Free; paid Premium (yearly or lifetime) | Yes, grid | Yes | Lots of live TV |
| Purple (IPTV Player) | Free, with in-app purchases | Yes | Yes | A streaming-platform look |
| IPTV Pro | €2.69, one-off | Not stated | Not stated | Simple lists and multicast |
| Wiseplay | Free | Not stated | Not stated | Opening a list now and then |
| Kodi | Free | Yes, with an add-on | Yes, with add-ons | People who like to tinker |
| VLC | Free | No | No | Testing an M3U list |
| Kastoo | 15 days free; €4 for 1 year or €10 for 3 years | Yes, grid with preview | Yes, with Continue watching | Several devices on one licence |
What to check before choosing
- How many devices you have. Some apps charge per device or limit how many share an account. With two TVs and a phone, do the maths.
- Xtream Codes or M3U. With Xtream Codes (server, username and password) you also get movies, series and expiry; with an M3U URL, sometimes only channels. See how to load an M3U list.
- The guide. If you watch a lot of live TV, a grid guide changes everything. If yours doesn't show, see why the EPG guide doesn't load.
- Where you install it from. Google Play or the developer's website. Look-alike copies from unknown sites can bring ads or worse.
The apps, one by one
TiviMate
The Android TV benchmark: over 5 million downloads on Google Play and built for the remote (its developer warns it isn't made for phones or tablets). The free version is enough for one list; Premium adds several lists, recording, catch-up, multiview and up to 5 devices. The price is shown inside the app. We compare it point by point in Kastoo or TiviMate.
Purple (IPTV Player)
Stands out for a polished interface that looks like a streaming platform. Free with in-app purchases, and available on Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox and Samsung and LG TVs, according to Xataka Android.
IPTV Pro
A one-off purchase (€2.69 on Google Play). Opens M3U and XSPF lists, shows them as a list, grid or tiles and, with a UDP proxy, plays multicast: handy if your operator delivers TV over IP at home.
Wiseplay
Free and around for years. Opens lots of video formats and M3U and W3U lists. Simple, and fine for opening a list now and then rather than for daily use.
Kodi
Free and very powerful, but not an IPTV player out of the box: you install the official PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on and add your list. With the IPTV Recorder add-on it also records. Great if you like configuring things; heavy if you just want to switch on and watch.
VLC
The classic player opens an M3U list by URL or file, but has no guide or IPTV features. Good for checking that a list works. More in VLC for IPTV lists.
Kastoo
Our player, built for the remote: grid guide with preview, movies and series with posters and Continue watching, profiles and PIN parental control. You add your list from your phone by scanning a QR code, without typing on the remote. Try it free for 15 days; the licence (€4 for 1 year or €10 for 3 years, no subscription) covers 3 devices: the TV, the TV box and your phone, for example.
It isn't on Google Play yet: you install it with the Downloader app and the code 3090582, as the installation guide explains. More on Kastoo for Android TV.
What you pay with several devices
| Example: a TV, a TV box and a phone | What you need |
|---|---|
| Free apps (Wiseplay, Kodi, VLC) | Nothing, but fewer features or more setup |
| Paid app per device | One licence each |
| TiviMate Premium | One Premium account (up to 5 devices), Android only |
| Kastoo | One licence for all 3, even if one is an iPhone or a computer |
Our recommendation
If you watch a lot of live TV and only use Android TV, TiviMate is the most complete. If you just want to try a list, VLC or Wiseplay will do. If you like tinkering, Kodi. And if you want the same app on your TV, phone and computer with one licence, try Kastoo free for 15 days.
FAQ
What is the best free IPTV player for Android TV?
For daily use, the free version of TiviMate with one list. For occasional use, VLC or Wiseplay. Kodi is free and very complete if you don’t mind setting it up.
Do they work the same on Android TV and Google TV?
Yes: Google TV is Android TV’s modern interface and the apps are the same. See Android TV or Google TV.
Is using an IPTV player legal?
Yes. A player only opens the list you give it; what matters is that your provider has the rights to what it streams. See is IPTV legal?.
Which TV box should I buy for IPTV?
A certified Google TV box with at least 2 GB of memory and, ideally, an Ethernet port. Options in the best TV boxes for IPTV.
Sources, checked on 10 November 2026: TiviMate on Google Play · Xataka Android: IPTV apps for Android TV · TiviMate · Genbeta: IPTV Smarters Pro removal
Free for 15 days with all features, no card needed. One licence covers 3 devices.
Kastoo is just a player: it does not sell, host or include lists, channels, movies or subscriptions. The screenshots use a demo list with openly licensed content.