# IPTV Buddy: IPTV Player > M3U & Xtream IPTV player with EPG, favorites, recordings & TimeShift. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.bossert.iptvbuddy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.bossert.iptvbuddy) ## Overview - **ID:** `io.bossert.iptvbuddy` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** BOSSERT.IO - **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS - **Downloads:** 434 - **Version:** 2.3.4 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-06 - **First published:** 2026-03-27 - **Publisher country:** DE - **Size:** 22 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-19 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.bossert.iptvbuddy) - **Website:** [https://iptvbuddy.app/](https://iptvbuddy.app/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://iptvbuddy.app/en/privacy/](https://iptvbuddy.app/en/privacy/) ## Description IPTV Buddy is an IPTV player for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes. Organize Live TV, VOD and series, build clean favorites lists, use EPG program guides, and keep your IPTV setup synced across phone, tablet, TV and Web Editor.

Built for clear IPTV organization
Many IPTV lists contain thousands of channels, movies and series. IPTV Buddy helps you turn large catalogs into manageable lists. Select only the categories you need, search quickly, rename channels, choose better stream sources, adjust icons and create multiple favorite lists for sports, news, local channels, family TV or travel.

Live TV, EPG and reminders
Use the electronic program guide to see what is live now and what is coming next. Open program details, search the TV guide, set reminders for upcoming shows and fine-tune EPG channel mapping when guide data needs adjustment.

TV features for the couch
Pair the mobile app with IPTV Buddy on Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV using a QR code. On supported TV devices, use remote-friendly navigation, the EPG timeline, TimeShift to pause and rewind live TV, and local recordings planned from the TV guide. Recording and TimeShift depend on device, storage, provider support, Android permissions and stream availability.

VOD, series and watch progress
Browse your own VOD and series catalog from your IPTV source. Add items to My List, continue where you left off, and keep movie and episode progress synced between supported devices.

Mobile app + Web Editor
Use the phone app as your IPTV control center. Add providers, manage M3U lists or Xtream Codes, choose profiles, organize categories and pair TV devices. For larger edits, connect the Web Editor and manage favorites, names, icons, source choices and EPG mappings from a desktop browser.

Key features:
- IPTV player for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes
- Live TV, VOD and series in one organized app
- Multiple customizable favorite lists
- EPG / TV guide with program details, search and reminders
- EPG channel mapping for favorite channels
- TimeShift for pause and rewind on supported TV devices
- Local TV recordings planned from the EPG
- Continue Watching and My List for VOD and series
- Sync for favorites, watchlist, progress and profiles
- QR pairing between phone and TV
- Web Editor for faster desktop organization
- Optional VPN Kill Switch per device

Important:
IPTV Buddy is a player only. It does not provide channels, streams, movies, series, playlists, IPTV subscriptions or other media content. To use IPTV Buddy, you need your own lawful IPTV source, such as an M3U playlist or Xtream Codes credentials from your provider. IPTV Buddy is not affiliated with IPTV providers, broadcasters or content owners and does not support unauthorized sources.

Some features require the separate IPTV Buddy TV app, compatible devices, enough local storage, Android permissions, provider support and valid access data. ## Rankings - #1,435,467 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `io.bossert.iptvbuddy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [IPTV Player](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.deploycode.iptvplayer) — 35 users - [IPTV Player: IP Television M3U](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.iptelevision.iptv) — 168,363 users, 2.83 / 5 - [M3U & Xtream- P-IPTV PLAYER](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pmedya.player) — 74,410 users, 4.31 / 5 - [IPTV Player - HD Online TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iptvapp.iptvplayer) — 371 users - [IPTV Smart Player Live TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.drava.watch.iptv) — 31,455 users - [IPTV Player - Live TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.casttotv.screenmirroring.mirroring.miracast) — 4,754,164 users, 3.97 / 5 - [IPTV Player](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.players.app) — 251 users - [IPTV Player](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iptvplayer.smartiptv.iptvplay) — 2,272,296 users, 4.09 / 5 - [IPTV Player - Live TV & M3U](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iptv.player.livetv.xtream) — 15,971 users - [IPTV PLAYER PRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pi.iptv_player) — 22,410 users - [IPTV#](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iptvsharp.app) — 238,646 users, 3.22 / 5 - [IA Player TV: IPTV Streaming](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iaplayertv.gold) — 1,349 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.bossert.iptvbuddy)