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TV Guide Australia: AusTV vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against TV Guide Australia: AusTV's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

TV Guide Australia: AusTV
This App
TIVIKO - TV Guide / TV program
Nemesis
Popcorn - Movies, TV Series
Contender
TV Guide UK British Listings
Contender
Program TV Telemagazyn
Contender
电视节目中国：中国的电视节目（CN）
Contender
Haivision Play Pro
Peer
Burmese Tv-BStream
Peer
AE Cinemas
Peer
IP Television - IPTV M3U
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperSladjan IlicTIVIKO, s.r.o.Danilo OliveiraYoussef SaadiPolska Press sp. z o.o.Youssef SaadiHaivision Network Video, Inc.Thet Zaw LatPANDAWORKS SOFTWARE PLTPaolo Rossignoli
CategoryEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentNewsEntertainmentNewsBusinessEntertainmentEntertainmentPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 51.0 / 51.0 / 50.0 / 51.5 / 53.7 / 54.6 / 54.3 / 50.0 / 54.2 / 5
Ratings Count4315102318480404
PriceFreeFree$3.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$1.99
Release DateApr 26, 2017Jan 10, 2012Oct 18, 2016Nov 15, 2014Jun 11, 2012Nov 18, 2014Nov 19, 2019Mar 12, 2026Dec 2, 2021Jul 4, 2014
Last UpdatedMay 11, 2026Mar 29, 2022Apr 22, 2021Aug 24, 2024May 11, 2026Feb 13, 2018Mar 25, 2026Mar 31, 2026Mar 15, 2026Apr 25, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---mixednegative-negative--terrible
Score---50/10020/100-35/100--15/100
Praises------
  • High performance and reliability when streaming content using specialized hardware products
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  • The core player design offers a fast and responsive experience for dedicated media enthusiasts
Complaints----
  • Technical instability and frequent crashes
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  • Application crashes and black screen errors occurring upon launch on modern mobile devices
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  • Aggressive monetization requires multiple payments for basic features after the initial purchase price
  • Frequent application crashes and connection failures disrupt the viewing experience across platforms
Requests------
  • Desktop application version to allow playback of specialized stream formats outside mobile devices
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  • Native support for television hardware interfaces to improve navigation beyond touch screen controls
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Aussie-owned brand identity builds local trust
  • 100% regional coverage for Australian channels
  • Offline schedule caching enables utility in low-connectivity regions
  • Centralized multi-region scheduling simplifies complex broadcast landscapes
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  • Registration-free onboarding reduces friction for casual users
  • UK-specific channel metadata provides localized utility
  • Localized channel data integration provides a specific barrier to entry for international competitors.
  • Offline caching enables utility in low-connectivity environments.
  • Registration-free access lowers the barrier to entry for casual users.
  • Localized interface provides immediate relevance for the Chinese market.
  • Technical authority as original SRT protocol developer
  • B2B integration with Haivision enterprise hardware
  • Secure 256-bit encryption for professional broadcast workflows
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  • VLC-powered playback engine ensures high-fidelity stream compatibility across diverse server formats.
  • CloudKit integration creates a persistent cross-device viewing state that increases user switching costs.
Weaknesses
  • 43 total ratings limit social proof
  • No streaming app deep-link integration
  • iOS version has not received an update since 2022
  • External deep-linking model creates high friction for content consumption
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  • 3.0-star rating on Android indicates UX friction
  • Lack of personalized watchlists limits daily engagement
  • 1.5★ rating indicates critical stability issues.
  • Lack of recent feature innovation.
  • Ad-supported model lacks premium diversification.
  • No feature updates since 2018.
  • 3.67-star rating indicates low user satisfaction.
  • Zero social or community engagement features.
  • Immediate launch crashes on modern devices
  • Persistent navigation bar UI regressions
  • 1.5★ Android-iOS rating gap
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  • Fragmented in-app purchase model drives high-frequency negative sentiment regarding double-monetization.
  • Technical instability and playlist data loss persist despite recent performance updates.
Pricingfreemiumfreemiumpaidfreefreefreefreefreefreefreemium
MomentumMaintenanceZombie-ZombieMaintenanceZombieMaintenance-ActiveIntense
Update Cadence1 versions5 versions, ~584d avg-2 versions, ~318d avg5 versions, ~134d avg1 versions2 versions, ~69d avg-5 versions5 versions

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