Best IPTV App for Android & iOS in the UK (2025)

Best IPTV Apps for Android

1. IPTV Smarters Pro (Android)

IPTV Smarters Pro is the go-to recommendation for Android IPTV in the UK — and for good reason. It's free, it supports both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API login (the format used by Best IPTV UK and most UK providers), it includes a full EPG, and it handles VOD libraries cleanly. The interface is designed to work well on both phones and tablets, with a sidebar navigation that adapts to screen size.

Smarters Pro also supports catch-up TV where your provider enables it, and includes a parental controls system — useful if your phone is a shared household device. Installation is straightforward via the Google Play Store.

2. TiviMate (Android)

TiviMate is the premium choice for Android IPTV. While primarily known for its Firestick/Android TV Box version, TiviMate also works excellently on Android phones and tablets. The grid EPG is the best in the business — buttery smooth, well laid out, and genuinely enjoyable to use. TiviMate Premium costs around £4 per year and unlocks features including multiple playlists, recording, and advanced favourites management. If you're an Android user who values a premium interface, this is it.

3. IPTV Extreme Pro

IPTV Extreme Pro is a solid alternative with a particularly strong focus on playlist management. If you want detailed control over how your channel list is organised — custom groups, logos, sorting — IPTV Extreme gives you more granular options than Smarters. The EPG is functional if not quite as polished as TiviMate's. Available from Google Play with a one-time premium unlock for advanced features.

4. Kodi (Android)

Kodi is the wildcard — an open-source media centre that can become an IPTV player via the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on. Kodi's IPTV implementation is powerful but requires more setup than dedicated players. It's worth considering if you already use Kodi for other media, or if you want the customisation flexibility it offers. For pure IPTV use, Smarters or TiviMate remain simpler and better optimised.

Best IPTV Apps for iPhone & iPad

1. GSE Smart IPTV (iOS)

GSE Smart IPTV is the leading IPTV app for iPhone and iPad in the UK. It supports M3U and Xtream Codes playlists, includes a built-in EPG, and offers a clean interface that works well on both the smaller iPhone screen and the larger iPad display. It's free to download with a small one-time in-app purchase to remove ads and unlock advanced features. The cross-platform availability (iOS and Android) makes GSE particularly convenient for households with mixed devices.

2. IPTV Smarters Pro (iOS)

IPTV Smarters Pro is also available on the App Store for iOS and is almost identical in functionality to the Android version. If you're already using Smarters on your Firestick or Android TV box, using the same app on your iPhone makes for a consistent experience with the same login credentials and playlist. Completely free with no in-app purchases required.

3. Flex IPTV (iOS)

Flex IPTV is a premium iOS-only IPTV player with a particularly clean, Apple-native interface that feels right at home on iPhone and iPad. It supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes, includes a grid EPG, and supports AirPlay for casting to Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TVs. At a modest one-time purchase price, it's worth considering for iOS users who want the most native-feeling IPTV experience.

How to Set Up Best IPTV UK on Your Phone

Setting up Best IPTV UK on any Android or iOS phone takes less than five minutes. Install your chosen app from the relevant app store, then open it and select "Add Playlist" or "Login with Xtream Codes API" depending on the app. Enter the server URL, username and password you received in your confirmation email after signing up (or starting your free trial). Your channels will load automatically — all 22,000+ of them, including the full UK channel lineup. The EPG data will populate within a minute or two of the first load.