Sama IPTV Player vs TiviMate

TiviMate is the long-standing default on Android TV and Firestick. Sama matches its core playback experience and adds native support for iOS, desktop, LG WebOS, and Samsung Tizen — all on a one-time per-device license instead of a yearly renewal.

Feature	Sama	TiviMate
Android TV / Firestick	Yes	Yes
iOS / iPadOS	Yes	No
Desktop (Windows/macOS)	Yes	No
LG WebOS / Samsung Tizen	Yes	No
EPG	Yes	Yes
Catch-up / timeshift	Yes	Yes (Premium)
Multi-playlist	Yes	Yes (Premium)
Cloud sync across devices	Yes	No
Parental controls	Yes	Yes
Pricing	One-time per device	Annual Premium subscription

Where Sama stands out

Native clients for Android TV, Firestick, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, LG WebOS, and Samsung Tizen.
One-time lifetime payment per device — no annual renewal.
Cloud sync of playlists, favorites, and settings across every signed-in device.
Passwordless one-time-code authentication instead of device-bound activation codes.

Where TiviMate stands out

Large, mature user base and a long track record on Android TV.
Very polished remote-control navigation, tuned over many releases.
Extensive community-shared tips and workarounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sama better than TiviMate?

It depends on what you need. For Android TV and Firestick specifically, TiviMate is mature and well known. If you also want to watch on iOS, a desktop, or a smart TV like LG WebOS or Samsung Tizen, and you prefer a one-time payment over an annual subscription, Sama is a better fit.

Can I move my TiviMate playlists to Sama?

Yes. Sama accepts the same M3U URLs and Xtream Codes credentials you use in TiviMate. Paste them into Sama's playlist settings and your channels, EPG, and VOD load without any extra conversion.

Does Sama or TiviMate provide channels?

Neither. Both apps are players only. You supply your own IPTV subscription from a provider of your choice.

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