💰 Price & Plans
Free tier includes live streams and a 7-day DVR feature (giniko.com)
🔓 No subscription or credit card required
🎁 No premium tiers—everything is available at no cost
🌐 Web: Watch live & on-demand directly at giniko.com (giniko.com)
📱 Mobile/Tablet: GINIKO+ TV apps on iOS and Android devices (apps.apple.com)
📺 TV Platforms: Apps for Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV; also supports Chromecast/AirPlay via mobile/browser (reddit.com)
🖥️ DVR Access: 7-day cloud recording available on supported channels
🔘 Extensive channel lineup: Includes news, sports, lifestyle, music, and entertainment channels from countries like USA, Turkey, Iran, Qatar, and more (giniko.com)
🔘 Cloud DVR support: Record and watch past content up to 7 days after airing (ginikoarabic.com)
🔘 User-generated channels: Allows community content uploads and 24/7 streaming via GINIKO+'s platform (apps.apple.com)
🔘 Multi-language availability: Content and interface available in English, French, Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Georgian, and more (giniko.com)
🇺🇸 USA-focused channels: e.g., “Giniko Classic Cinema TV,” “News Net,” “American Business TV,” plus sports and music-specific feeds (apps.apple.com)
🌍 International lineup: Includes Bloomberg Europe, BBC One, Al Jazeera, TRT World, Oman TV, KurdSat, plus Georgian and Turkish channels (giniko.com)
📺 Specialty content: Covers niche interests like cooking, cannabis, martial arts, automotive, religious, and music genres
| 👍 Pros | 👎 Cons |
|---|---|
| 💸 Completely free, no subscription or paywalls | ⚠️ Interface outdated; relies on Flash in some areas |
| 🗓️ 7-day DVR for catch-up viewing on many live channels | 📶 Channel reliability varies; stream quality can fluctuate |
| 🌍 Global coverage with diverse multi-language offerings | 🔍 Discovery tools limited—no robust search or guide |
| 🆕 Community-driven content uploads broaden the channel selection | 📱 No offline viewing; mobile DVR syncing can be inconsistent |
| 📺 Cross-platform support: Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV | 🧭 Regional restrictions may apply to some channels |
Giniko is a standout free option for global TV lovers and ex-pats, offering live channels, a cloud DVR feature, and internationally varied content—all without charge. While not the slickest platform, its channel diversity and DVR support strike a solid balance for those seeking worldwide programming on any device. (giniko.com, reddit.com)
