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Mediabay TV

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Mediabay TV is a free-to-download app that many users praise for providing access to Uzbek and Russian TV channels, but recent reviews indicate significant issues with the app not working, frequent crashes, and poor video quality, contradicting the high lifetime rating.

⚠ Not updated in 56 months, this app may be abandoned
4.7★ lifetime (1,478) Free to download since 2014 by INTERNATIONAL MEDIABAY ALLIANCE, LLC recent negative 38% 34 reviews across 2 regions
App Not Working Crashes & Freezing Video Quality Issues Channel Availability Positive User Experience
5★18
4★1
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Mediabay TV offers access to various TV channels, particularly appealing to users interested in Uzbek and Russian content. While it has a high lifetime rating, recent feedback highlights widespread problems with functionality, including the app not working, crashing, and poor video streaming quality. The app has not been updated in over 55 months, which likely contributes to its current issues.

What users like

  • Provides access to Uzbek and Russian TV channels, appreciated by expatriatesR4R14R23R25
  • Some users find the app to be great and working wellR2R3R7R17

What users complain about

  • The app frequently does not work or fails to load channelsR1R6R11R15
  • Users experience crashes, freezing, and the app minimizing unexpectedlyR9R18R20R22
  • Video quality is often poor, with issues like red screens, audio without video, and lack of quality selectionR8R10R33
  • Specific channels, including sports channels for events like the World Cup, have been removed or do not work during peak timesR12R16R29
  • Some content is perceived as being behind a paywall, despite the app being free to downloadR5

Latest update · v3.9

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Встречайте Мобильное ТВ для абонентов Uzmobile в Узбекистане - Мелкие исправления и улучшения

Recurring themes

App Not Working negative
A significant number of recent reviews report that the app simply does not work, fails to load channels, or cannot sign in. This issue is widespread across different users and locations.R1R6R11R15
Crashes & Freezing negative
Users frequently experience the app crashing, freezing, or minimizing itself without user input. This makes the app unreliable and frustrating to use.R9R18R20R22
Video Quality Issues negative
Reviewers complain about poor video quality, including red screens, audio playing without video, and the lack of an option to select video quality. This impacts the viewing experience.R8R10R33
Channel Availability negative
Some users are disappointed by the removal of specific channels like UZREPORT and VARZISH, especially during important events like the World Cup. Others note that online football streams do not work during peak times.R12R16R29
Positive User Experience positive
Despite the recent issues, a segment of users still express strong satisfaction, calling the app 'great' or 'awesome' and appreciating access to their home country's TV.R2R3R4R7

Who it's for

This app is for individuals primarily interested in watching Uzbek and Russian TV channels, especially those living abroad who want to connect with content from their home country R4R23R25. It is not recommended for users seeking a reliable, bug-free streaming experience or consistent access to specific sports channels R9R12R16.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, with many users reporting the app is completely non-functional. This contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating, suggesting a significant decline in quality or functionality since the app's last update over 55 months ago. The developer's notes mention minor fixes, but recent reviews directly contradict this, indicating ongoing and severe performance issues.

Frequently asked

Does Mediabay TV work reliably?
Based on recent reviews, Mediabay TV does not work reliably for many users, with frequent reports of the app not loading, crashing, freezing, or minimizing unexpectedly R1R6R9R11.
Can I watch sports like the World Cup on Mediabay TV?
Recent reviews indicate that specific sports channels like UZREPORT and VARZISH have been removed, and online football streams often do not work during peak times, such as when Real Madrid is playing R12R16R29.
Is Mediabay TV free to use?
Mediabay TV is free to download, but some users report that content is behind a paywall R5.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 34 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · US BEST TV IN THE WORLD!: I love Russia 24 tv channel!!! It’s the best on Mediabay tv!! Thank you so much!!!
  2. [R14] 5/5 · US uz TV: Zo"r App
  3. [R23] 5/5 · US Great app!: I would strongly recommend to uzbek people! This is great app to watch tv!
  4. [R25] 5/5 · US Thanks for the app!: Thanks on behalf of our compatriots living abroad. I'm enjoying watching my country's television. · translated
  5. [R2] 5/5 · US Gap yo’q: Gap yo’q
  6. [R3] 5/5 · US Kata rahmat dastanderkarlar.: Love it
  7. [R7] 5/5 · US Good app thanks 🙏: Exex
  8. [R17] 5/5 · US Great app: Great developed app. Keep it up guys. I hope it will always be like now, with high quality. Raxmat.
  9. [R1] 5/5 · US Doesn't work: The mobile app doesn't work, please fix it. Thank you very much. · translated
  10. [R6] 5/5 · US Doesn’t work: Past few days it doesn’t work at all, Even today even right now. Please fix it asap. I love this app
  11. [R11] 1/5 · US Trash: It’s not working in US.
  12. [R15] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: My service provider is at&t. This app doesn’t work on my phone. Please fix it. I really like this app.
  13. [R9] 1/5 · US Bad: Your app works very poorly, it crashes on my iPhone 6. It shouldn't work like that at all. The app doesn't work well, it glitches, it lags, and it crashes! · translated
  14. [R18] 4/5 · US Why: Why it's kicking me out every 2 minutes?
  15. [R20] 1/5 · US Unfinished: It's minimizing without asking
  16. [R22] 5/5 · US Great...: Guys, the app is wonderful... I really needed something like this... But, there's one thing... The app minimizes by itself... (whenever it wants, immediately or later). I don't know, maybe it's a programming error, or maybe it depends on the phone model, or maybe the location...? I'm in New York, I have an iPhone 6. You had an upgrade the other day, but there's no improvement in this yet. · translated
  17. [R8] 3/5 · US Please add!: Please add video quality selection! How much longer! Sometimes I need high quality and sometimes low! Be as other high rated apps! · translated
  18. [R10] 3/5 · US Needs improvements: App in iOS is not working when full screen. Every time when rotate horizontal or full screen, it begins from start with audio without video. Then screen turns red with lots of text
  19. [R33] 1/5 · GB Keeps freezing: It doesnt work properly, works whenever it wants. Very poor quality
  20. [R12] 1/5 · US Musur programma online futbol vaqti ishlamaydi 👎👎👎🖕🏿: Musur programma online futbol vaqti ishlamaydi 👎👎👎🖕🏿
  21. [R16] 1/5 · US Cheap sh$$$t: Why have you removed UZREPORT AND VARZISH So we cannot wach world cup Fk u
  22. [R29] 1/5 · US Dies: As soon as Real starts playing, the server can't handle anything. Why pay you at all if you can't regulate this? · translated
  23. [R5] 1/5 · US You're greedier, everything is paid: You're greedier, everything is paid · translated

Synthesized from 34 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store