TiviMate Premium is the paid upgrade for the free TiviMate IPTV player on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV devices. It unlocks multiple playlists, catch-up TV, recording, multi-view, favourites management and parental controls. You buy it in the TiviMate Companion app on an Android phone, then sign in on up to five TVs or sticks. Premium adds no channels: you still need an IPTV subscription, and you can test one free for 24 hours first.
Quick answer: TiviMate itself is free. Premium is a separate yearly or lifetime purchase made through TiviMate Companion, and the channels come from your IPTV provider. Try IPTV Free Trial for 24 hours before paying for anything.
What Is TiviMate Premium?
TiviMate is an IPTV player. Like VLC or Kodi, it plays streams but includes no channels of its own. You add a playlist from a provider and TiviMate turns it into a TV-style interface with a programme guide. The free version is fully usable with one playlist. TiviMate Premium is the developer's paid tier, aimed at people who use TiviMate as their main way to watch TV and want recording, catch-up and more control over how channels are organised.
TiviMate Free vs Premium Features
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Live TV playback | ✓ | ✓ |
| One playlist | ✓ | ✓ |
| TV guide (EPG) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple playlists | ✗ | ✓ |
| Catch-up TV (where the provider supports it) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording, including scheduled recordings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Favourites and custom channel groups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi-view (several channels on screen) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Parental controls | ✗ | ✓ |
The exact split can change between app versions. The Premium screen in TiviMate's settings lists what the current version unlocks.
How Much Does TiviMate Premium Cost?
TiviMate Premium is sold as a yearly subscription, and the developer has also offered a one-off lifetime licence. Prices have risen since TiviMate first launched and can differ by country and currency, so treat any figure you read on a third-party site, including older versions of this page, as out of date. The price shown inside TiviMate Companion at checkout is the one that counts. Whichever option you choose, it is separate from what you pay your IPTV provider; our IPTV plan prices and device discounts are listed on their own page.
How to Get TiviMate Premium
- Install TiviMate on your TV device. On Android TV and Google TV it is in Google Play; on a Firestick, see our Downloader walkthrough for installing TiviMate.
- On an Android phone or tablet, install TiviMate Companion from Google Play.
- Create a TiviMate account in Companion and buy Premium through Google Play billing.
- On the TV, open TiviMate → Settings → the Premium or account section, and sign in with the same account.
- Premium unlocks on that device. Repeat the sign-in on other TVs, up to five devices per account.
Our guide to the TiviMate Companion app covers account management, device limits and what to do if Premium does not appear on the TV.
Is TiviMate Premium Worth It?
It depends on how you watch. Premium is worth paying for if you:
- Want to record matches or shows to watch later, or use catch-up to rewind programmes that have already aired.
- Have a large channel list and want to build favourites and hide categories you never watch.
- Use more than one playlist, or want to follow several games at once in multi-view.
- Have children in the house and want PIN-protected categories.
- Plan to use TiviMate on several TVs, since one account covers up to five devices.
If you mainly flick between a handful of channels on one TV, the free version may be enough. You can always start free and upgrade later without reinstalling. For a broader look at strengths and weaknesses, read our full TiviMate review.
TiviMate Premium vs Mod APKs
Searches for a "TiviMate Premium APK" or "TiviMate mod APK" lead to cracked builds that bypass the developer's licensing. They are a poor trade: they can contain malware, they often stop working after an update, and they leave you without access to the account features that let Premium move between devices. Install TiviMate from Google Play or the developer's official source and buy Premium through Companion.
You Still Need an IPTV Subscription
Premium makes the player better, but the channels come from your IPTV provider. With IPTV Free Trial you get 55,000+ live channels, 180,000+ movies and series on demand, 4K streams where available, EPG and catch-up TV, all delivered as Xtream Codes login details on WhatsApp within minutes. Add them in TiviMate under Add playlist → Xtream Codes and the channel list and guide load together.
Plans run from 1 to 12 months, and the 12-month plan includes 2 extra months free. Multi-device discounts apply when you want TiviMate running in more than one room at the same time.
What to Test Before You Pay for Premium
A sensible order is to test the channels first, then decide on Premium. During a 24-hour IPTV trial on free TiviMate, check how fast the channel list and guide load, whether channel switching feels quick, how evening sport plays on your connection and whether 4K streams suit your device. If everything works and you want recording or catch-up, upgrade then. Our beginner's IPTV setup guide and the list of supported devices help if you are setting up from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TiviMate free?
Yes. TiviMate is free to download and use with one playlist and its TV guide. TiviMate Premium is an optional paid subscription that unlocks extra features such as multiple playlists, catch-up, recording and multi-view. Neither version includes channels: you also need an IPTV subscription from a provider.
How much does TiviMate Premium cost?
TiviMate Premium is sold as a yearly subscription, and a one-off lifetime option has also been offered. The price has changed over the years and can vary by country, so check the figure shown in the TiviMate Companion app before you buy. It is separate from your IPTV subscription.
How do I buy TiviMate Premium?
Install TiviMate Companion from Google Play on an Android phone or tablet, create a TiviMate account and buy Premium in that app. Then open TiviMate on your TV, go to Settings and sign in to the same account in the Premium section. This works on a Firestick too, even though it has no Google Play.
How many devices can use TiviMate Premium?
One TiviMate Premium account can be activated on up to five devices. Each TV, box or stick signs in with the same account, and you can remove old devices from the account in TiviMate Companion to free a slot.
Is a TiviMate Premium mod APK safe?
No. Modified or cracked Premium APKs bypass the developer's licensing, can carry malware and often break after updates. Install TiviMate from Google Play or the developer's official source and buy Premium through TiviMate Companion.
What is TiviMate Pro?
TiviMate Pro is an informal name people use for TiviMate Premium. There is no separate Pro app; Premium is the paid tier of the same TiviMate player.