Comparison

tecstream vs LiveMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

tecstream

Stream video content securely from any location directly to your device. Enjoy the agility of a professional streaming solution in your palm.

Highlights
  • Secure streaming
  • Location flexibility
  • Mobile streaming
  • Agile solution
  • User-friendly interface
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Bring the simplicity and agility of Streamland’s secure streaming solution to location of your choice in the palm of your hand.

About

LiveMate

This app allows you to play IPTV streams from your own playlists. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like channel organization, fast search, and casting to your TV. Enjoy a customizable viewing experience with a privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Advanced IPTV playback
  • Xtream API, M3U, M3U8 support
  • Playlist management
  • Favorites and categories
  • AirPlay and Smart Casting
  • Dark Mode UI
  • Fast channel search
Features
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LiveMate IPTV Smart Player can play extensions such as mqv, pls, aifc, m4r, wav, 3gp, 3g2, flac, avi, m2a, aac, mpa, xhe, m3u, mov, aiff, ttml, vtt, m4v, amr, caf, m4a, m4b, mp4, mp1, m1a, mp4, aax, mp2, w64, aa, mp3, itt, au, eac3, webvtt, vtt, ac3, m4p, loas and Live stream IPTV support. Key Features • Advanced IPTV Player – Smooth playback with support for Xtream Api, M3U & M3U8 playlists. • Live TV Experience – Switch channels instantly and enjoy responsive, high-quality streaming. • Playlist Manager – Organize, edit, and update your playlists with ease. • Favorites & Categories – Keep your most-watched channels within reach. • Multi-Playlist Support – Add as many playlists as you want. • AirPlay & Smart Casting – Stream to your TV with one tap. • Dark Mode UI – Clean, modern interface optimized for OLED and low-light viewing. • Fast Channel Search – Quickly find what you’re looking for. • High Performance – Designed for speed, stability, and a premium user experience. Privacy First LiveMate does not store or distribute any streams, playlists, or user data. All content stays on your device. Your privacy is always protected. LiveMate offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions; weekly, monthly and yearly premiums that unlock some advanced features. Subscription Details: • Subscriptions are billed automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID • Subscriptions can be managed or canceled anytime in your App Store account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Disclaimer LiveMate does NOT include any IPTV channels or provide content of any kind. You must add your own playlists from legal, authorized sources. Download & Play IPTV designed for ease of use for IPTV. Privacy Policy: https://orlproducts.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Service(EULA): https://orlproducts.pages.dev/terms Got ideas or feedback? Send them our way: info@orlproducts.com

Screenshots

tecstream4 screens
LiveMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiveMate at 5.0 against tecstream's 3.7. LiveMate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). tecstream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiveMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. tecstream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tecstream ships an update every 3 weeks, LiveMate weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 1 level
tecstream versus LiveMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertecstreamLiveMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeradekORIENTPRO - LAM AN INVESTMENT & TRADE.,JSC

Customer experience

tecstream

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

LiveMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

tecstream

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LiveMate

Subscriptions3
  • LiveMate Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • LiveMate Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LiveMate Premium Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is tecstream free?
tecstream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveMate free?
LiveMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, tecstream or LiveMate?
LiveMate is rated higher. tecstream averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LiveMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do tecstream or LiveMate have ads?
LiveMate shows ads; tecstream does not.
Which is updated more often, tecstream or LiveMate?
tecstream ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiveMate weekly. Most recently, tecstream was updated on October 24, 2026 and LiveMate on October 24, 2026.

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