# IBO Player vs TiviMate

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/ibo-player-vs-tivimate/

> IBO Player vs TiviMate: which is better for IPTV, where each runs, how much each costs, and when to add a streaming stick instead.

IBO Player and [TiviMate](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/tivimate-iptv-setup/) rarely compete on the same device: IBO Player is the go-to on Samsung and LG TVs, TiviMate on Android TV and Fire TV. So the decision is usually between using your smart TV's own app and buying a cheap stick.

## Comparison

Runs on | Samsung, LG, Android, Fire TV | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV | 
Setup | Playlist added on website with MAC | Login typed in app | 
Guide | Good | Excellent | 
Cost | One-time activation per device | Free, Premium optional | 
Extra hardware | None on smart TVs | Stick or box on non-Android TVs | 

## Stay with IBO Player if

Your Samsung or [LG TV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-on-lg-smart-tv/) runs it smoothly and you value having one remote and no extra box.

## Add a stick with TiviMate if

The TV's app feels slow, the TV's Wi-Fi is weak, or you want [multiview](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-multiview-guide/) and a richer guide. A Fire TV Stick 4K costs about the same as a few months of subscription and usually improves the experience.

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## Questions and answers

**Is IBO Player as good as TiviMate?**

TiviMate has a better guide and more features; IBO Player has the advantage of running directly on Samsung and LG TVs.

**Can TiviMate run on a Samsung TV?**

No. Add a Fire TV or Android stick to use TiviMate.

**Do I pay for both?**

IBO Player charges a one-time activation; TiviMate is free with optional Premium.

## More players & apps guides

- [TiviMate setup guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/tivimate-iptv-setup/)
- [IPTV Smarters Pro: setup on every device](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-smarters-pro-guide/)
- [IBO Player setup guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/ibo-player-setup-guide/)
- [Smart IPTV (SIPTV): how to upload your playlist](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/smart-iptv-siptv-guide/)
- [GSE Smart IPTV setup](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/gse-smart-iptv-guide/)

[All Players & Apps guides](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-guides/apps/) · [Every IPTV guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-guides/)

## Sources and official links

- [TiviMate (official site)](https://tivimate.com/)
- [TiviMate on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.tvplayer.tv)
- [IBO Player (official site)](https://iboplayer.com/)
- [Amazon Fire TV help](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GT7SEJC9WHMFWPPV)

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