Channel tidy-up is the point
Hide whole categories, group duplicate sources and put favourites first. Some players offer channel management, but it is often buried in settings or a premium tier. TellyboxTV puts it in the main TV experience.
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TellyboxTV vs TiviMate, Smarters, Televizo and OTT Navigator.
TellyboxTV is the TV-first option here, built around channel organisation, one account across phone and TV, reseller tools and an optional relay for restricted networks. TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro, Televizo and OTT Navigator are established players with their own strengths. All five still need your own authorised provider.
All five apps require your own authorised provider. No channels or content are included.Why TellyboxTV stands out
The four established apps are good at being players. TellyboxTV is trying to be the app and the account layer around it. That is the difference worth understanding before you compare feature lists.
Built for the TV first
A remote-first guide and a layout that does not feel like a phone app stretched across the living room.
One household account
Solo, Duo and Family control how many devices are registered to one account. Favourites and progress follow the account, not just one device.
Reseller and hospitality tools
Invite customers, assign device plans, renew, suspend and restore access from a built-in panel. The same structure can support multi-room projects.
TellyRelay for restricted networks
If an ISP or local network blocks or restricts access to your provider, the optional relay gives the app a different route. It is not a guaranteed bypass.
Free Solo with no ads
Duo is £5 and Family is £10 for 12 months. TellyRelay is a separate £20 add-on. None of them renew automatically, and the free Solo plan is not ad-supported.
At a glance
Features and prices change. This is a practical summary, not a legal specification. Check each developer's official listing before you buy.
| App | Best for | Platforms | Account & management | Price model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TellyboxTV | TV-first app, resellers and hospitality | Android TV, Google TV, Android phone | 1, 2 or 5 registered devices by plan; built-in reseller panel; optional TellyRelay | Free Solo with no ads; Duo £5, Family £10, TellyRelay £20; one-off, no auto-renew |
| TiviMate | A mature, highly customisable TV guide | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV | Premium licence covers multiple devices; no built-in customer panel | Free tier plus paid Premium; price varies by region and store |
| IPTV Smarters Pro | One player across lots of device types | Android, Android TV, Fire TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Samsung, Windows beta | Profiles and local resume; no built-in customer panel | Free with optional paid upgrade, depending on platform |
| Televizo | A light player for phone and TV | Android TV, Google TV, Android phone and tablet | Premium covers up to 5 devices; no built-in customer panel | Free with ads; one-off Premium; price varies |
| OTT Navigator | Power users who want deep customisation | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Android phone and tablet | Premium device slots, commonly 5; no built-in customer panel | Free plus paid Premium; price varies |
The short version.TellyboxTV is the only one here that combines a free, no-ads Solo plan, a household device account, a built-in reseller panel and an optional network relay. If you need the most established app today, TiviMate is the safer choice.
Try it free
TellyboxTV is alpha software. The four other apps are established products with their own strengths. “No built-in customer panel” does not mean you cannot manage customers elsewhere; it means the player itself is not a reseller platform.
Where TellyboxTV is different
- Channel tidy-up is a first-class feature. Hide categories, group duplicate sources and keep favourites at the top. Some players hide this in settings; TellyboxTV makes it part of the main TV experience.
- A household account, not just a device licence. Solo, Duo and Family control how many devices are registered to one account. Favourites and progress follow the account.
- A reseller panel. Approved resellers can invite customers, assign device plans, renew, suspend and restore access without touching the customer's encrypted provider vault.
- An optional relay. TellyRelay gives the device an HTTPS route to the relay, and the relay connects to the provider. It also matches duplicate channels and can fall back to the next source if one stops working. It is not a VPN and it does not include content.
- One-off annual pricing. Duo, Family and TellyRelay are one-off purchases for 12 months. No automatic renewal.
- Hospitality options. Multi-room accounts, self-hosted catalogue discussions and a management panel can be discussed for hotels, venues and custom screens.
Sources and changes
Features and pricing for the established apps were checked against their public pages in November 2026. Check the developer's own listing before buying because prices vary by country, store and app version:
If a feature or price changes, the developer's listing wins. This page is a guide to the differences, not a substitute for the current terms.
Comparison questions
Which of these apps includes channels?
None of them. They are players. You need your own authorised provider.
Is TellyboxTV better than TiviMate?
It depends what you want. TiviMate is more established and has a mature paid feature set. TellyboxTV is newer, TV-first, and adds account-wide device plans, a reseller panel and an optional relay. TiviMate is the safer choice if you need a mature feature set today.
Which app is best for a family with several devices?
TellyboxTV is built around one account with 1, 2 or 5 registered devices. Other players may offer multi-device licences or profiles, but they are not managed as a household account in the same way. Check each app's current terms.
Can I use these apps for a hotel or reseller business?
The four established players are consumer apps without a built-in customer management panel. TellyboxTV has a reseller panel for invitations, device plans, renewals and support, and a hospitality path for multi-room projects.
Try the free, no-ads plan, then decide.
You do not have to take our word for it. Create a free Solo account, install the app and see whether the guide and channel tools fit. If they do not, another player on this page may be better for you.
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