IPTV Pro App: Setup, Features & Honest Review
There's an Android app called simply "IPTV", and a paid sibling called "IPTV Pro". They're the same app — Pro removes the ads and adds a few extras. It's a long-standing, no-nonsense player that does one thing well, and it's a genuinely good option if you find the bigger IPTV apps cluttered.
Here's what it does, and whether Pro is worth the small one-off cost.
- “IPTV” (free, ad-supported) and “IPTV Pro” (paid) are the same app.
- Android and Android TV — including Firestick via sideloading.
- Takes M3U playlists and Xtream logins, with EPG support.
- Deliberately simple. That’s the appeal, and also the limitation.
What it is
A straightforward IPTV player available on Google Play, around for years and steadily maintained. It doesn't try to be a media centre or a fully skinnable interface — it takes a playlist and shows you channels with a working guide.
That simplicity is the point. If you've tried OTT Navigator and found the settings overwhelming, or TiViMate more app than you need, this sits comfortably at the plainer end.
Free vs Pro
The free version is fully functional, supported by ads. IPTV Pro is a small one-off purchase that removes them and adds some conveniences.
Two honest points:
- Ads in the free version appear around the interface rather than interrupting playback, so it's usable indefinitely if you'd rather not pay.
- Pro is a one-off purchase, not a subscription — check the current price on Google Play, as it varies by region and changes.
The sensible route is to use the free version for a week. If you like the app, the Pro upgrade is a couple of pounds and removes the friction permanently.
Setting it up
- Install IPTV (or IPTV Pro) from Google Play on an Android phone, tablet or TV box. On Firestick, sideload it via Downloader — our Firestick guide covers that.
- Open it and add a playlist.
- Choose Xtream Codes if your provider offers it — enter the Server URL (
http://, nothttps://), Username and Password. Otherwise choose the M3U URL option and paste your link. - Save and let it load.
- For the guide, add your EPG (XMLTV) URL in the settings if it doesn't populate automatically.
Because it’s light and simple, this app is a great choice for a phone or tablet rather than your main telly. Install it on your phone, log in with the same details, and you’ve got a portable version of your subscription for the kitchen, the garden or away from home — without wrestling a TV-oriented interface on a small screen. Just mind your connection limit if others are watching at home.
What it does well
- Fast and light. Loads quickly and runs happily on modest hardware, including older phones and boxes.
- Simple interface. Very little to learn.
- Solid format support. Handles M3U and Xtream without fuss.
- Recording, depending on version and device.
Where it falls short
Being fair about the limits:
- No multi-view or the fancier layouts of TiViMate.
- Basic EPG. Functional, but not the browsable grid TiViMate offers.
- Android only. Nothing for iOS or Smart TVs.
- Less customisation than OTT Navigator, by design.
If you want a genuinely superior TV interface on a Firestick, TiViMate is the upgrade. If you want maximum configurability, OTT Navigator. This app is for people who want neither.
Where it fits
| Want | Use |
|---|---|
| Simple and free, any device | IPTV Smarters |
| Simple and light on Android | IPTV / IPTV Pro |
| Best guide and recording | TiViMate |
| Maximum customisation | OTT Navigator |
| Phone or tablet viewing | IPTV / IPTV Pro |
Our best IPTV player guide ranks the full field by device.
Worth repeating
The app is the window. Whether your telly holds together on a Saturday evening depends on the servers behind your subscription — a simple app fed by a well-resourced service beats a fancy one fed by an overloaded server every time. That's what a properly resourced UK IPTV subscription is actually for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IPTV Pro app?
The paid version of a long-standing Android IPTV player. It's the same app as the free "IPTV", with ads removed and some extras added.
Is IPTV Pro worth paying for?
If you like the app, yes — it's a small one-off purchase rather than a subscription. Try the free version first and upgrade if the ads bother you.
How do I add a playlist to IPTV Pro?
Add a playlist and choose Xtream Codes (server URL, username, password) or the M3U URL option, then save.
Does IPTV Pro record channels?
It supports recording depending on version and device, though it's less full-featured than TiViMate's implementation.
Is IPTV Pro on Firestick?
Not in Amazon's store, but you can sideload it with the Downloader app as with other Android players.