TiviMate is a legitimate reference on Android TV: a deeply customisable EPG, a proven interface and a loyal community. DringTV plays a different game: the same app and the same account on Android TV, phones, tablets, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac, with built-in source diagnostics, live sports tracking and enriched movie and series pages. If you live entirely on one Android TV box and love tuning every detail of the guide, TiviMate remains an excellent choice; if your home mixes screens, try DringTV — 7 days of Premium with no card is enough to compare.
Key points
- TiviMate targets Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV only, with no touch interface for phones; DringTV also covers mobile, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac with one synchronised account.
- Both read your M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts; neither supplies channels or content.
- DringTV adds step-by-step source diagnostics, live sports scores, enriched catalogue pages and a guest mode with 7 days of Premium, no card required.
- Fine-grained EPG customisation remains TiviMate’s historic strength: if that is your top criterion, compare both guides before deciding.
How this comparison was built
A comparison is only useful when it is honest: we list what TiviMate does very well, including where it beats DringTV. The facts below were checked on 2 August 2026 against official listings and specialist press; features and availability change, so always confirm on each publisher’s site before deciding.
One thing both apps share: DringTV and TiviMate are media players. Neither supplies, sells or recommends channels, playlists or content — you connect only your own authorised sources.
Head to head
| Criterion | DringTV | TiviMate |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android TV/Google TV, Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac | Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV; no touch interface for phones |
| Distribution | Official stores (Google Play, App Store) | Play Store listing removed in late July 2026; manual install — the app has returned after previous removals |
| Sources | M3U, Xtream Codes, Stalker/Ministra (beta), local media server (beta) | M3U and Xtream Codes; Stalker mentioned in release notes, sparsely documented |
| EPG and replay | Premium grid, manual XMLTV sources, catch-up and timeshift where the source allows | Highly customisable grid and catch-up — the historic reference |
| Recording and offline | Live recording, EPG scheduling, encrypted downloads (Premium) | Recording and scheduling in premium |
| Multi-window | Up to 4 streams on Android TV, 2 on mobile and Apple TV (Premium) | Premium multiview on Android TV |
| Live sports | Scores, line-ups, alerts and a linked channel for 4 sports (Premium) | Not advertised |
| Model | Free with limits; monthly or yearly Premium; 7 days included at first launch | Free limited to one playlist; yearly or lifetime premium via the Companion phone app |
Where TiviMate excels
- Years of maturity on Android TV: a reference application installed in countless living rooms, backed by an active community.
- An extremely customisable EPG — grid density, layout, sizes: few players offer this level of control.
- A readable premium: yearly subscription or lifetime licence, managed from the Companion phone app, for several devices.
- Merged multiple playlists, recording, catch-up and parental controls in the premium tier.
What DringTV brings
- One application on all your screens — Android TV/Google TV, Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac — with favourites, resume, profiles and parental controls synchronised by account.
- A frictionless start: guest mode with no account, and 7 days of Premium included at first launch, no card required.
- Stalker/Ministra portals (beta) and a local media server module (beta) on top of M3U and Xtream Codes, with step-by-step diagnostics (internet, DNS, TCP, TLS, API) when a source stops responding.
- Live sports: scores, line-ups and alerts for football, basketball, tennis and rugby, with the channel linked to each match.
- Enriched movie and series pages — artwork, synopsis, cast, trailers, recommendations — and search by actor or director, limited to what your own catalogue contains.
- Multiview up to 4 streams on Android TV, EPG-scheduled recording and encrypted downloads for offline viewing (Premium).
Choosing for your setup
- You watch only on one Android TV box and love adjusting every detail of the guide: stay on TiviMate, or compare both EPGs during the DringTV trial.
- Your home mixes Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac: DringTV is built exactly for that, with a single account everywhere.
- You follow sport closely: DringTV’s live match tracking has no advertised equivalent in TiviMate.
- You want a 100% official-store install: check current availability — TiviMate’s Play Store listing was removed in late July 2026.
- Either way, your sources remain yours: trying one costs you nothing in the other.
Common questions
Can I try DringTV without leaving TiviMate?
Yes. Both applications read the same formats: add your authorised M3U playlist or Xtream Codes account in DringTV, compare during the 7 included Premium days, and keep whichever suits you.
Does DringTV import my TiviMate settings?
No, there is no automatic import. Initial setup only requires re-entering your authorised source, optionally by QR code from a phone.
Why was TiviMate’s Play Store listing removed in late July 2026?
The listing was removed with no public statement from the publisher, as reported by specialist media. Already-installed apps keep working and it has returned after previous removals; check the publisher’s official site for the current status.
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.