Side by side
| TiviMate | Sparkle TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Armobsoft FZE | HKAB (made in Sweden) |
| Devices | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV; most features need a TV device |
| IPTV logins | Xtream Codes, M3U, Stalker portal | Xtream Codes, M3U/M3U8 with XMLTV, Stalker portal |
| TV servers and tuners | Not listed | Tvheadend, HDHomeRun, Enigma2, Jellyfin, Plex, DVBLink, DVBViewer, TVMosaic |
| Free version | Live TV with the guide | The basics |
| Paid upgrade | Premium unlocks further features | Plus: favourites, sorting, timeshift, DVR, multiview, VOD, multiple sources |
From the Google Play listings, checked September 2026. Check the listings for current features and prices.
Where each stands out
- TiviMate is the established IPTV player for TV devices, with a polished grid guide and quick channel switching. See TiviMate.
- Sparkle TV is a DVR/PVR app first, so it brings live TV from several kinds of source into one guide: an IPTV playlist next to an antenna tuner or a satellite receiver, for example. See Sparkle TV and home IPTV servers.
Which to pick
- IPTV subscription only: start with TiviMate, and try Sparkle TV if you prefer its look.
- IPTV plus a tuner, receiver or media server: Sparkle TV.
- Phones as well as TVs: neither is phone-first; see TiviMate vs Televizo.
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