Flikker and TiviMate
TiviMate is the player most people in this community start with. Here is how Flikker compares, including where TiviMate is ahead.
Side by side
| Topic | Flikker | TiviMate |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android phones and tablets (beta). LG webOS 26, Android TV and Fire TV in testing. | Android and Fire TV. |
| Free tier | Free, the full single-device app. No ads. | [verify: TiviMate free tier] |
| Auto failover | Yes. Switches to the next feed of the same channel in about two seconds. | Not that we found. |
| Local catalogue speed | Catalogue stored on the device and paged. 200,000 titles browse without waiting. | Not measured by us. |
| Language filter | Yes. Defaults to the device language. | [verify: TiviMate language filter] |
| Sync | Coming with Plus. | [verify: TiviMate sync] |
| Multiview | Later, with Plus. | [verify: TiviMate multiview] |
| Profiles | Later, with Plus, including a kids mode. | [verify: TiviMate profiles] |
| Store presence | Direct APK now. Google Play listing in preparation. | On Google Play. It was removed from Google Play and reinstated in 2026. |
Facts in brackets are still being checked. We do not list prices for other apps because we have not verified them.
Where TiviMate is ahead
- It runs on Android TV and Fire TV today. Flikker TV builds are still in testing.
- It is the community default. Guides, tips and answers from other users are easy to find.
Where Flikker is different
- Flikker switches to a backup feed of the same channel by itself when a live feed stalls.
- Flikker runs on Android phones today, with TV builds in testing.
- Flikker stores the catalogue on the device, so very large libraries browse without waiting.
Flikker plays the playlists you add. It includes no channels or content.
Other comparisons: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, TVLok.