Short answer: the best TiviMate alternative in 2026 is eKoPlayer. It plays the same IPTV subscription with a full TV guide, catch-up and favourites, but runs on far more devices — Amazon Firestick, Android TV, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Samsung and LG smart TVs — and doesn’t lock the features you actually need behind a separate “Premium” purchase.
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Why look for a TiviMate alternative?
TiviMate is a well-known IPTV player, but it has real limits that push people to switch:
- Android and Fire OS only. There is no TiviMate for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, or Samsung and LG smart TVs. If you have more than one type of device, you need more than one app.
- The good features cost extra. Multiple playlists, recording, catch-up and scheduling live behind TiviMate Premium, a separate yearly payment on top of your subscription.
- Setup can be fiddly for newcomers, especially getting the EPG and logos to line up.
eKoPlayer vs TiviMate at a glance
- Devices: eKoPlayer runs on Firestick, Android TV, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Samsung and LG — TiviMate is Android/Fire only.
- TV guide & catch-up: included in eKoPlayer — Premium add-on in TiviMate.
- Experience: one clean, ad-free app that looks the same on every screen.
- Your subscription: both use your own Xtream Codes or M3U line — eKoPlayer includes no channels of its own.
How to switch from TiviMate to eKoPlayer
- Install eKoPlayer on your device from eKoPlayer.com.
- Open it and add a source.
- Enter the same details you used in TiviMate — your Xtream Codes login (server, username, password) or your M3U URL.
- Let the channels and TV guide load, set your favourites, and you’re watching — on every device, not just Android.
Want the full picture first? See our guide to the best IPTV player in 2026 and how to choose an IPTV provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free TiviMate alternative?
eKoPlayer is a premium player with a trial — you can try it at eKoPlayer.com. Unlike TiviMate, the TV guide and catch-up are included rather than sold as a separate Premium tier.
Does eKoPlayer work on Firestick like TiviMate?
Yes — eKoPlayer runs on Amazon Firestick and Fire TV, and also on Apple TV, Samsung and LG, which TiviMate does not support.
Can I use my existing playlist?
Yes. eKoPlayer uses the same Xtream Codes login or M3U link you already use, so there’s nothing new to buy from your provider.