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TiviMate vs XCIPTV: Comparison

Key differences at a glance ↓Sources, date and limitations

A direct comparison of TiviMate and XCIPTV: find out which app fits your device, playlist and daily use. First check the supported platform, then the access method, and then convenience features and price. The details below come from the linked product descriptions; they are not based on our own playback tests.

TELOS is our own app and appears first as our recommendation. This is a clearly disclosed product placement, not an independent test win. Store ratings are shown separately using their actual values.

Key differences at a glance

Criteria	TiviMate IPTV Player	XCIPTV PLAYER
Devices and requirements	Android TV; Google Play describes remote-control use. The store says the app is not optimized for touch devices such as phones and tablets. The official website also offers a direct Android TV APK route. The reviewed official information does not explicitly confirm general Fire TV or Vega OS support.	Android phones, tablets and TVs according to Google Play Fire TV according to Ottrun documentation; exact store and model availability were not separately checked
Playlists and access methods	M3U Xtream Codes Stalker Portal Multiple playlists	Xtream Codes-compatible API M3U URL EZHometech/EZServer API
Documented features	EPG grid Favorites and search Catch-up and recording Multiview Parental controls and customizable interface	Integrated ExoPlayer and VLC playback with adaptive HLS EPG support for documented source types Catch-up with EPG VOD with IMDb information and series Favorites, recording schedules and reminders Up to four screens according to Ottrun documentation Backup and restore; synchronization is described by the provider
Download, trial and purchase terms	Google Play lists in-app purchases. The official terms describe a one-time lifetime purchase and automatically renewing subscriptions; current available prices and durations are shown at checkout.	Google Play marks the listing as containing ads. The reviewed store view does not show a current specific price or price scope; check the offer in your own store.
Store rating in the available export	4.1/5 from 8,439 store ratings	4/5 from 48,503 store ratings

Store ratings are feedback from store users, not our own device tests. The number of store ratings is not the number of review texts we classified. A new export does not prove that every review was fetched again.

How to choose for your device

Before installing, decide what you actually need: an M3U link or Xtream access, remote control or touch input, EPG and the convenience features you care about. A feature in a store description may not be available on every platform. An undocumented feature is not necessarily unsupported by the app.

Who is TiviMate for?

Google Play describes TiviMate as intended for Android TV devices and remote-control use. It may suit you if you want to manage several M3U, Xtream or Stalker sources and use EPG, favorites, catch-up, recording or multiview. This feature list comes from the official product description and is not an independent playback test. The store says the app is not optimized for phones and tablets.

When is TiviMate a good fit?

Consider TiviMate if your main device is an Android TV with a remote and you need the listed source formats or TV features. Compare the subscription and lifetime terms shown at checkout. For a phone, iPad, Fire TV or Vega device, do not infer support solely from the Android TV listing or an APK download; check compatibility for the exact device.

TiviMate: See features and setup →

Who is XCIPTV for?

It may suit you if you want to connect your own Xtream or M3U source with EPG, catch-up and VOD on Android or a supported Fire TV device. The rename in Ottrun documentation makes checking the package ID especially important.

When is XCIPTV a good fit?

Worth considering if you use a remote control, need multiple media sections or want recording features. Compare device availability and the offer shown before installing or buying.

XCIPTV: See features and setup →

Setting up TiviMate: what to check first

Install the app from its official Google Play listing or use the Android TV APK route offered on tivimate.com. Check the publisher Armobsoft FZE and package name ar.tvplayer.tv. Then add the access method supported by your provider: M3U, Xtream Codes or Stalker Portal. For catch-up, EPG, recording or multiview, your source and specific content must also support the feature.

Setting up XCIPTV: what to check first

First check the package ID and publisher in Google Play. Then open the app and choose the access type supplied by your provider. EPG and catch-up depend on compatible data from your source.

Match the exact app ID and official developer; do not conflate similarly named apps.
Check your device, operating system and the input format used by your source.
Using a source you are authorized to access, test live TV, EPG and the features you need on the actual device.
Before buying, read the trial, renewal, device limits and in-app purchase terms in your country’s store.

An IPTV player is playback software. This comparison does not include a channel package or access to films. You provide your own source and the rights to use it. Do not post playlist URLs containing credentials in the forum.

Frequently asked questions

Does TiviMate or XCIPTV include TV channels?

This comparison covers player software. Content and usage rights come from your own source; installing a player does not buy a channel package.

Which player is better: TiviMate or XCIPTV?

The right choice depends on your device, playlist format and required features. Compare the documented details for both apps and check unclear points with the developer. A high store rating does not guarantee that a feature works on your device.

How current is the information about TiviMate and XCIPTV?

The product research date and store export date appear with the sources. Store prices, features and device availability can change, so we also link to the official listing for your device and country.

Why is TELOS shown first?

TELOS belongs to this website’s operator and is shown first as our own recommendation. This is not a neutral test ranking. Published store ratings are not changed to create this placement.

Sources, date and limitations

Product information checked: 2026-10-23. Store export: 2026-10-23.

App names can be similar. The linked app IDs and publishers identify each player. Prices, features and device availability can change by country and version. Check the current listing for your device before buying or entering credentials.

TiviMate IPTV Player

Player only; no content or provider access is included. Official statements do not guarantee compatibility with every playlist or service. Not optimized for touch devices. Reviewed sources confirm Android TV but do not explicitly list general Vega OS or Fire TV support. Prices depend on the offer shown at purchase.

Official source 1: TiviMate — Exact title and developer Armobsoft FZE, package ID, Android TV and remote-control focus, touch device limitation, input formats and listed features, in-app purchases.
Official source 2: TiviMate — Official installation route, Android TV audience, own playlists, catch-up, recording, multiview, favorites, search and player-only notice.
Official source 3: TiviMate — One-time lifetime purchase and automatically renewing subscriptions; terms state current prices and durations are shown at checkout.

XCIPTV PLAYER

No content is included. No independent playback or model check was performed. The store shows ads; the specific purchase price is unknown in the reviewed view. Fire TV availability is supported by provider documentation, not by a separate model check.

Official source 1: XCIPTV — Store name, package ID, publisher and developer company; Android phones/tablets/TV; ads; integrated players, Xtream-compatible EPG, catch-up, VOD, series, favorites, recording and backup/restore.
Official source 2: XCIPTV — Ottrun identifies OTR PLAYER as the former XCIPTV Player; platforms including Fire TV; Xtream, EZHometech and M3U; EPG/catch-up, multiview and provider claims about backup/synchronization.

Playlist and playback tools

Check a playlist with the M3U checker without sharing private credentials, plan bandwidth for your devices, and use the platform guides for setup. A format check is not a playback test or a check of your usage rights.

TiviMate vs XCIPTV: Comparison

Key differences at a glance