Flikker and TVLok
TVLok already has several features that Flikker plans for Plus. Here is how the two compare, including where TVLok is ahead.
Side by side
| Topic | Flikker | TVLok |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android phones and tablets (beta). LG webOS 26, Android TV and Fire TV in testing. | [verify: TVLok platforms] |
| Free tier | Free, the full single-device app. No ads. | No free trial. |
| Auto failover | Yes. Switches to the next feed of the same channel in about two seconds. | Not that we found. |
| Local catalogue speed | Catalogue stored on the device and paged. 200,000 titles browse without waiting. | Not measured by us. |
| Language filter | Yes. Defaults to the device language. | [verify: TVLok language filter] |
| Sync | Coming with Plus. | Yes. |
| Multiview | Later, with Plus. | Yes, picture-in-picture. |
| Profiles | Later, with Plus, including a kids mode. | Yes, with a kids mode. |
| Store presence | Direct APK now. Google Play listing in preparation. | Distributed outside Google Play. |
Facts in brackets are still being checked. We do not list prices for other apps because we have not verified them.
Where TVLok is ahead
- It has sync today. Flikker sync is coming with Plus.
- It has profiles with a kids mode today. Flikker profiles come later.
- It has picture-in-picture multiview today. Flikker multiview comes later.
Where Flikker is different
- Flikker is free, with no trial to run out.
- Flikker switches to a backup feed of the same channel by itself when a live feed stalls.
- Flikker stores the catalogue on the device, so very large libraries browse without waiting.
Flikker plays the playlists you add. It includes no channels or content.
Other comparisons: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, TVLok.