SPB TV
ViNTERA.TV
PeersTV
IPTV
Lime HD TV
Light HD TV
TV impulse
HD TV
SPB TV One of the most popular services. It began to exist since the dawn of the Android operating system. Recently, the program has gained a very wide functionality. Now it allows not only to watch Russian and some foreign TV channels on Android, but also to broadcast the image on Chromecast, Miracast or WiDi. You also cannot miss the presence of the “Picture in Picture” function, which greatly simplifies the use of the smartphone.
Like many other applications for watching TV on Android, SPB TV provides a detailed program guide. You can create a notification in the same section so as not to miss the program you are interested in. Equally important is the fact that the tool works stably even on low bandwidth networks. The downside is that the bitrate is automatically selected by the program – the user cannot have any influence on it.
Advantages:
Ability to download for free;
Works even on low bandwidth networks.
Support for Chromecast and other modern technologies.
Easy to learn interface.
The presence of the “Picture in picture” function.
Set reminders for upcoming TV shows.
Disadvantages:
There is almost no foreign TV channels.
Unstable operation on some devices.
No manual bit rate selection.
Some channels are included in paid packages.
ViNTERA.TV If SPB TV does not always want to display high quality picture, this can not be said for ViNTERA.TV. This program contains a rich catalog of TV channels. They are downloaded, including from IPTV – local network providers. Both filmmakers and football fans should love this application. This is explained by the fact that many channels here are divided into separate packages. And among them are such collections as Sport TV and Cinema TV.
The creators of ViNTERA.TV are trying to make money by displaying advertising banners. But you must understand that the content of this company’s servers cannot be recovered. Therefore, there is a paid subscription. The cost is that the transmission is not only in HD quality, but also in 3D form!
As already mentioned, the catalog of this Android app contains a huge number of channels. You can easily get confused in them. But developers have ensured this by introducing filters by genre, language and country. Another important function of the tool is UDProxy support – this technology allows you to display the image on another device, even if the tablet or smartphone does not know how!
Advantages:
A huge number of TV channels.
Support for HD broadcasts and 3D broadcasts.
Easy adjustment of screen ratio.
Convenient multicast transmission.
Correctly implemented filter system.
Themed packages.
You can download the program for free.
Disadvantages:
Paid subscription to eliminate ads.
PeersTV Television gradually ceased to be free. This remains only under PeersTV and some other similar applications. This tool has a simple interface that even beginners will understand who first started using the smartphone. Most of the screen is occupied by the TV channel catalog. From here, you can quickly go to the program guide to find out what exactly the selected channel will broadcast in the near future.
The service differs in that it stores several weeks of airtime recordings. In this respect, it is not difficult to watch programs that you missed live. When it comes to the number of TV channels available, there are about five dozen. However, not all of them are free. For example, Amedia 1, Eurocinema, Nickelodeon and some others require a paid subscription. However, it costs about 60 rubles a month – nothing compared to the competition.
Advantages:
Possibility of viewing missing TV programs.
Easy to learn interface.
News based on the stories of various TV companies.
Ability to download PeersTV for free.
You can add a channel yourself by providing a link to the IPTV playlist.
Disadvantages:
There are no foreign channels.
Presence of a paid subscription.
IPTV Another way to watch TV on Android. It is more suitable for advanced users than for beginners. The fact is that IPTV is just a VLC shell that has been designed to display any channel from xspf and m3u playlists. By default, it only contains channels that are not opposed to such tools. However, advanced users will immediately find links to paid channel lists on the Internet, immediately adding them to this tool. Remember, however, that doing so would be illegal.
The application has a known interface in which various sections are located in separate tabs. The creators of this program for the Android operating system earn money by displaying ads. If you want to disable it, you’ll have to buy the PRO version of IPTV, estimated at 79 rubles. By the way, this makes comfortable viewing of IPTV channels very cost effective compared to all of the above competitors.
Advantages:
Simple interface
The possibility of using for free.
Very good image quality.
UDP proxy support.
Add your own links to paid playlists.
Disadvantages:
Ad availability in the free version.
Beginners will definitely not think of adding other channels.
No advanced features.
Lime HD TV This TV viewing application has received good functionality and many positive reviews. The program offers over 140 free channels, as well as paid thematic subscriptions. The cost of the latter varies from 100 to 350 rubles. Whether to connect depends on the user’s preferences. The advertisement is present, appears when the channels are changed and is always present in the form of a panel at the bottom of the application. For those who do not accept its availability, a closure of 49 rubles per month is foreseen, the price is quite affordable.
There are several channel display options – popular, entire list, favorites and regional. While the channel is being searched, the content of the broadcast is displayed below it. To get the full list of programs, just select the desired channel. The application contains a TV archive for 1 day. While watching, you can stretch the image to full screen, adjust it to the width or height, and choose the quality of playback, by default they are selected based on the connection speed. A useful option is broadcasting in all windows – you will need separate permission for this application. There are several color themes in the settings, the player type selection is standard or advanced, the default video launch settings.
Advantages:
Over 140 free channels.
Archive for 1 day.
A large number of settings.
The ability to remove ads for quite little money.
Availability of paid thematic subscriptions.
Convenient control during playback.
Disadvantages:
Pop-up advertising windows.
Light HD TV Pretty young application that has a chance of success. At this stage of development, it offers over 170 free national and regional channels. The application is quite simple, has a nice visual interface and convenient switching between channels while watching. In the settings you can choose the video quality, work in different Internet networks (for example, prohibit displaying over cellular networks), set a timer. The video can be stretched to full screen, horizontally or vertically adjusted. You can only play audio – in this case the application can work as a radio. Thematic folder settings are not here, but you can add your favorite channels to your favorites for quick access. The program can run on other windows – it’s convenient if
The disadvantage that can make you look for more interesting software are pop-up ads when switching channels, you need to watch videos for 5 seconds, which can be annoying. At the time of writing, the disconnection of the ad in the application is not guaranteed.
Advantages:
A large number of free channels.
You can create a favorites folder.
Timer
Picture in picture.
Shows program guide.
Comfortable navigation.
Disadvantages:
Pop-up ads that cannot be turned off.
All channels are collected in one place without any sorting.
TV impulse A young application with great potential. The biggest plus – no ads. Registration is required for browsing, it occurs automatically the first time you turn it on, no personal information required. The application has paid and free subscriptions, the cost of the first starts from 99 rubles. Paid packages include thematic collections – sports, 18+, movies and more. All tariffs are on the developer’s official website. An interesting option for holders of a paid subscription will be browsing from multiple devices on the same account.
The application has a convenient channel sorting, program guide and allows you to control watching – pause the transmission, view the moment you like or use the archive. Of the minuses – quite an awkward interface. The application seems to be written “on your knees”, but its functionality is decent. Impulse TV proves that the “after clothing” rating is not always correct.
Advantages:
Free and paid channels.
Wide functionality.
Convenient sorting by channel.
No ads.
The ability to use one account on multiple devices.
Disadvantages:
There are not many free channels.
Average interface.
HD TV A young application with a very concise description of three poems on Google Play fully suits this. The program is not suitable for people who spend hours watching TV. At the time of writing the application, the application had a choice of 50 channels, but among them are Disney, Discovery, Animal Planet. Meeting these channels for free with other applications is quite difficult. It is not possible to adjust the image size, set the timer or stop the show. The application is as simple as possible – turn on the channel and watch. Some don’t need more.
The application contains advertising – appears after changing the channel and closes with one click. An annoying moment – an obsessive request from developers to leave a review. What’s more, the window with this sentence appears even after writing a review. User feedback suggests that the number of channels, although slowly, is increasing. For those who do not need a large number of settings, and more importantly simplicity – Online HD TV will be an excellent choice.
Advantages:
Very simple navigation is to understand what and how it works easily.
There are foreign channels that are usually distributed for a fee.
The application weighs little – it is suitable for weak devices.
Disadvantages:
It is not possible to adjust the window size using video.
Advertising can not be turned off, but in itself it does not bother too much.
Obsessive requirement to leave a review.
