If you’ve ever tried to install an add-on in Kodi and waited longer than it takes for your laundry to dry, then you’ll appreciate Movian — the leaner, meaner media center that does everything Kodi does… but faster.

I first came across Movian almost four years ago when it was still called Showtime Media Center . Back then, the interface looked completely different, and “buggy” was being generous. It was fast with media, sure — but crashed more often than my hopes of finishing a Netflix series without falling asleep.

Fast forward to today, and Movian has gone full makeover mode — like a tech-world Cinderella. Let’s take a look at what makes this media player worth checking out.

🖥️ Interface & Design
The UI has been fully overhauled since its early days — sleeker, cleaner, and way less “2013 YouTube tutorial.” But don’t worry — it kept the same minimalistic charm that made it feel like using a media center designed by Steve Jobs’ ghost.

It’s simple, elegant, and doesn’t try to overwhelm you with unnecessary buttons or menus. Just click, play, binge — repeat.

🔌 Add-ons & Compatibility
Here’s where Movian gets extra points: some Kodi add-ons work here too . Yes, really.

You can run stuff like:

Navi-X
YouTube plugin
And even unofficial ones like Zona , Filmix , Rutracker , HDRezka , Kinozal , and more.
This compatibility is a huge plus if you’re already familiar with Kodi — making the switch smoother than switching from VHS to DVD (for those who remember).

And unlike some other platforms, Movian supports automatic updates for plugins installed from its repository. Want to use a custom repo? Just download the ZIP from a flash drive or SD card — no unzipping required!

⚡ Speed Is King
Let’s be real: Kodi is powerful, but sometimes feels slower than a sloth in slow motion.

Movian, on the other hand, is written in lower-level languages like C and JavaScript — which means it executes code much faster than Python-heavy Kodi. Result? Snappier performance when launching, closing, or installing add-ons.

So if you’re tired of waiting for Kodi to load while you make a sandwich and do the dishes, Movian might just be your streaming soulmate.

📺 Features You’ll Actually Use
Movian checks all the boxes for a modern media center:

Full support for video, audio, and subtitle formats
IPTV TV via plugins or torrent channels
Streaming via UPnP/DLNA , FTP, or LAN
Built-in image viewer for screenshots, covers, and fan art
Search functionality per add-on — because nobody likes scrolling forever
Multi-language support : English, Russian, Ukrainian, and others
It also lets you manually select video quality — a feature added in version 7.0.150 (May 9, 2025), which is great for users with inconsistent internet speeds.

Also new in v7.0.150:

Updated Audio Tracks screen now shows codec and bitrate info for HLS streams — very handy for audiophiles and perfectionists.
🌐 Available Platforms
Movian runs on:

Linux
Android (including Android TV)
macOS
Raspberry Pi
PlayStation 3
Chrome OS
But there’s one big catch: no Windows support . And that, dear reader, may explain why so many people have never heard of it — despite how good it is.

💸 Free, Open Source, No Ads
Movian is free , open-source , and comes with zero ads or trackers — a rare combo these days. It’s developed by deank , a Bulgarian dev who probably drinks coffee stronger than most people’s willpower.

Want to say thanks? You can donate via PayPal to help keep development going strong.

📅 Verdict: Is Movian Worth It?
Yes — especially if you’re using an Android TV box and want something faster, lighter, and less buggy than Kodi.

While it doesn’t have as many add-ons, it offers all the essentials:

Streaming video/audio
IPTV
Subtitles
Remote control support
Plugin management
It’s not trying to be everything to everyone — just a solid, smooth-running media center for people who actually want to watch things instead of configuring them.

Download: Mоvian Media Center 7.0.150 armeabi-v7a (8.15 Mb)

Download: Mоvian Media Center 7.0.150 arm64-v8a (7.50 Mb)