Side by side
| MyTVOnline | TiviMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Formuler boxes only (preinstalled); MYTVOnline+ on iPhone and iPad | Android TV, Google TV and Fire OS devices |
| Versions | MyTVOnline 4 (Z12 series), 3 (Z11 series, Z mini), 2 (Z10 range, GTV) | One app, updated through Google Play or the developer |
| Logins | Portal (MAC address) and playlist | M3U, Xtream Codes and Stalker Portal |
| Catch-up | Yes, on channels your provider supports; Formuler says not with plain M3U playlists | Yes (listed on Google Play) |
| Recording | Scheduled recording to USB (internal storage on the Z12 Ultra); the box wakes from standby to record | Yes (listed on Google Play) |
| Cost | Included with the box | Free, with Premium as an in-app purchase |
| Developer | Formuler | Armobsoft FZE |
From formuler.tv, the Formuler Helpdesk and the Google Play listing.
When MyTVOnline is the better choice
- You use a portal login. MyTVOnline is built around them, and Formuler says catch-up doesn’t work with plain M3U playlists, so a portal gives you the most features. See add a portal to MyTVOnline.
- You record a lot. Scheduled recording is set from the guide, and the box wakes itself to record.
- You have a Z12. MyTVOnline 4 is exclusive to the Z12 series. See MyTVOnline versions.
When TiviMate is worth adding
- You have other TVs with Fire TV or Google TV devices and want the same player and layout everywhere.
- You prefer TiviMate’s grid guide and its Premium features such as multiview. See TiviMate and TiviMate Premium.
- Your provider gives you an Xtream Codes login and you want to use it as is.
Both use the same subscription, but check your provider’s connection limit before running both at once; see too many connections. For the Formuler range itself, see IPTV on a Formuler box.