IBO Player is widespread on smart TVs, including Samsung and LG, with per-device activation. DringTV targets multi-screen households: one app and one account on Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and Windows, up to 5 devices with Premium. DringTV is not yet on Samsung or LG: if that is your only screen, IBO Player remains relevant.
Key points
- IBO Player covers many TV platforms, including Samsung and LG, with a per-device licence according to the publisher.
- DringTV is account-based: one subscription covers up to 5 devices, across platforms.
- DringTV is not yet available on Samsung or LG (announced as “coming soon”).
- Neither provides channels or content.
How this comparison is built
Information about IBO Player comes from its official website and was reviewed on 30 September 2026; offers and platforms change, so always check the publisher’s site before deciding.
Head to head
| Criterion | DringTV | IBO Player |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android, Android TV/Google TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, Windows; Samsung and LG coming soon | Many TV platforms including Samsung and LG, according to the publisher |
| Model | Free plan with limits; Premium subscription, up to 5 devices | Per-device activation, according to the publisher |
| Setup | In the app, or by QR code from the phone; optional account | Playlists managed on the publisher’s website from the device identifier |
| Sources | M3U, Xtream Codes, Stalker/Ministra portals | M3U and Xtream Codes, according to the publisher |
| Features | TV guide, Multi-View, recording, live sports, rich details (Premium) | Playlist playback with TV guide |
Choose by setup
- A single Samsung or LG TV: IBO Player is available on it today, DringTV not yet.
- Several screens (TV, phone, tablet, computer): the DringTV subscription covers the whole household.
- You want to set everything up from the phone without a website: DringTV’s QR code is built for that.
Common questions
Can I try DringTV with the same playlist?
Yes: add the same authorised source in DringTV; you start with 24 hours of Premium on first launch, with no account or card.
Is DringTV coming to Samsung and LG?
Yes, Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) versions are announced; they are not published yet.
Do these apps provide channels?
No. Both are players: you add your own authorised sources.
Technical references
DringTV is a media player only. It does not provide, sell or recommend any channel, playlist, portal or content. Only use sources you are authorised to access, and follow your source owner’s rules and the law in your country.