ZapStream vs TiviMate
TiviMate is one of the best-known IPTV players for Android TV. ZapStream covers the same ground for your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes account, and also runs on Android phones, tablets, iPhone and iPad. Here is an honest side-by-side.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ZapStream | TiviMate |
|---|---|---|
| M3U playlists & Xtream Codes | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Android TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Android phone & tablet, iPhone, iPad | Android TV and Android-based TV boxes; no iPhone or iPad app |
| Pricing model | Free; optional one-time Pro purchase | Free tier; Premium by subscription or one-time purchase |
| Ads on TV | None | None |
| Movies & Series with resume | Yes | Yes |
| Guide grid (EPG) | Yes | Yes |
| Catch-up & recording | No | Yes (Premium, catch-up needs provider support) |
| Multi-view | No | Yes (Premium) |
| Category tidy-up | Groups fragmented provider categories by country & language automatically | Manual hiding and reordering of groups |
| Interface languages | 20 | Several |
Choose ZapStream if…
- You also watch on an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone and want one app everywhere.
- You'd rather pay once — or not at all — than keep a subscription.
- Your provider ships hundreds of messy categories and you want them tidied automatically.
- Your catalogue is huge and you want to load only the categories you actually watch.
Choose TiviMate if…
- You need catch-up TV or recording to USB or network storage.
- You want to watch several channels at once with multi-view.
- You only watch on Android TV devices.
ZapStream vs TiviMate questions
Is there TiviMate for iPhone?
No. TiviMate is Android-only. If you need an M3U or Xtream Codes player on iPhone or iPad, ZapStream is available on the App Store and syncs with its Android TV version.
Can I use the same Xtream Codes account in both apps?
Yes — both are players for your own source. Note that many accounts allow only one connection at a time, so don't play in both at once.
Is ZapStream free on Android TV?
Yes, with no ads on TV. Pro is an optional one-time purchase for custom lists, category lock and advanced title cleanup.
TiviMate is a trademark of its respective owner; ZapStream is not affiliated with it. Information about TiviMate is based on its public store listing and website as of October 2026 and may have changed — check there before deciding.