Hectic TVCompare · IPTV Smarters
Looking for an
IPTV Smarters alternative?
Why people look
for another player.
- 01
The original isn’t in the stores
A removed app stops getting fixes, and you can’t reinstall it on a new device.
- 02
Lookalikes
Check the seller name on any listing before you type your provider password. Hectic TV is published by Hectic Software Ltd.
- 03
Your password
Hectic TV keeps Xtream passwords in your iCloud Keychain, not in the app’s database, and collects no data.
Side by side.
| IPTV Smarters Pro | Hectic TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Was on Android, iOS, Windows, Samsung, LG. Reported removed from Google Play and the App Store in 2026; lookalike apps by other sellers use the name. | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch on the App Store today. Windows, Linux and Chromebook in the browser preview. Android, Google TV and Fire TV are coming soon. |
| Price | Varies by lookalike listing (weekly to lifetime subscriptions). | Free with no ads. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. |
| Stands out for | Very widely known name; Xtream Codes login; many platforms. | One app on every Apple screen, Jellyfin built in, no tracking. |
| What reviews complain about | Original no longer in the stores; confusing lookalikes from different sellers; reviews of lookalikes report paid features not unlocking, crashes, slow search and no support reply. | Tell us: [email protected] |
Sources: iptvtips.com · iptvguard.app · apps.apple.com
Questions.
- 01
Will my Smarters login work in Hectic TV?
Yes, if it’s an Xtream Codes login (server, username, password) or an M3U link. See the Xtream guide.
- 02
Is Hectic TV made by WHMCS Smarters?
No. Hectic TV is made by Hectic Software Ltd and isn’t connected to Smarters.
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Can I use my current playlist?
Yes. Your playlist or Xtream login comes from your provider, not from the player, so the same details work in Hectic TV. See switching players.
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Does Hectic TV include channels?
No. It’s a player only. Add playlists you have the right to watch.
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Hectic TV is a media player only. It doesn’t include, sell or recommend any channels, playlists or streams; the only content it offers itself is five openly licensed sample films and public-domain titles from the Internet Archive. Add only content you have the right to watch.
TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, UHF, IPTVX, iMPlayer, GSE Smart IPTV and other names are trademarks of their owners, used here only to compare. Hectic TV isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by them. Their details were checked on 1 Nov 2026 from the linked public pages and may have changed.