Kastoo
TiviMate is probably the most popular IPTV player on Android TV. Kastoo is ours. Both open M3U and Xtream Codes lists and have a grid TV guide, but they are less alike than they look: TiviMate is built only for Android TVs, while Kastoo is built to use the same app on your TV, phone and computer. Here are the differences, including where TiviMate wins.
TiviMate data checked on 11 November 2026 on Google Play, its official website and Xataka Android. Its Premium price is not shown on those pages: you see it inside the app.
Quick comparison
| TiviMate | Kastoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Android TV, Google TV and Android-based TVs; not designed for phones or tablets | Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, Windows and browser (LG and Samsung on the way) |
| Price | Free with one list; paid Premium (price in the app) | 15 days free; €4 for 1 year or €10 for 3 years, one-time payment |
| One licence covers | Up to 5 devices, according to Xataka Android | 3 devices of any type |
| Grid TV guide | Yes | Yes, with preview |
| Movies and series | Yes | Yes, with posters and Continue watching |
| Recording | Yes (Premium) | No |
| Catch-up | Yes (Premium) | Yes, if your provider offers it |
| Multiview | Yes (Premium) | Only on computers, iPhone and iPad |
| How you add your list | On the TV, with the remote or from a file | From your phone, by scanning a QR code |
| Where to install it | Google Play | With Downloader (code 3090582); not on Google Play yet |
Where TiviMate wins
- Recording. With Premium it records programmes. Kastoo does not record.
- It is on Google Play, with over 5 million downloads: it installs in a minute and updates itself.
- List customisation. You can edit names and categories, hide groups, import logos and reorder channels, according to Xataka Android.
- Multiview on the TV. In Kastoo it is only available on computers and iPhone or iPad.
- Free for one list. If you only use one list and one TV, the free version may be enough.
Where Kastoo wins
- It works on more devices. TiviMate is only for Android TVs. Kastoo also works on Android phones, iPhone, iPad and computers, with the same licence.
- Add your list without typing on the remote. Scan a QR code with your phone and the list reaches the TV.
- Clear price, no subscription. €4 for one year or €10 for three, one-time payment, published on the website.
- Built for phones too: cast to the TV with Chromecast or DLNA, and Android Auto (audio only).
- Profiles and cloud backup of favourites, watched items and profiles, so you don’t lose them when you switch devices.
Which suits you?
| If… | Better |
|---|---|
| You only watch on an Android TV and want to record | TiviMate |
| You want to edit your channel list in depth | TiviMate |
| You watch on your TV, phone and computer | Kastoo |
| You have an iPhone or iPad as well as the TV | Kastoo |
| You don’t want to type the list with the remote | Kastoo |
| You prefer a one-time payment with no renewal | Kastoo |
How to try Kastoo on Android TV
- Install DownloaderFrom Google Play, on the TV or TV box.
- Enter code 3090582Download and install Kastoo. We explain it step by step in the installation guide.
- Add your list from your phoneOpen Kastoo, scan the QR code and paste your M3U URL or Xtream Codes details.
- Use it free for 15 daysWith every feature and no card.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Kastoo and TiviMate at the same time?
Yes, on different devices or the same one, if your account allows several connections. If not, you will see the too many connections error.
Does TiviMate work on iPhone or an LG TV?
No: it is an Android TV app. On iPhone, LG or Samsung you need another player; see the alternatives by device.
Does Kastoo record programmes?
No. It can play past programmes if your provider offers catch-up, but it does not record.
Which is cheaper?
It depends on your devices and how many years you use it. TiviMate is free with one list; its Premium is paid inside the app. Kastoo costs €4 a year or €10 for three years for 3 devices.
Sources, checked on 11 November 2026: TiviMate on Google Play · TiviMate website · Xataka Android.
Free for 15 days with all features, no card needed. One licence covers 3 devices.
Kastoo is just a player: it does not sell, host or include lists, channels, movies or subscriptions. The screenshots use a demo list with openly licensed content.