Comparison

播播TV vs STVF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

播播TV

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 1.01 ratingsView app →

STVF

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

播播TV

Watch live TV and looped programs on your mobile device. Shanghai Telecom users can enjoy free data usage for watching shows.

Highlights

Live mobile TV streaming
Looped program playback
Free data for Shanghai Telecom users
Supports iPhone and iPod

Features

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播播TV提供手机电视直播、轮播服务，上海电信本地用户可以享受流量免费观看节目

About

STVF

Access comprehensive information about the Shanghai International Film & TV Festival, including event schedules, venue details, and guest information. Navigate venues with map integration and save your favorite events.

Highlights

Festival information and news
Event schedules
Venue maps with navigation
Guest information
Event saving and collection

Features

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1. STVF信息：STVF概述、STVF公告、STVF新闻、历届回顾、官方视频、活动场馆介绍。 2. STVF日程：电视节期间的所有活动日程，活动场馆图片，支持场馆百度地图导航，登录后可收藏关注的日程。 3. 来宾登录：显示来宾的信息，证件类型及使用规则，各类服务事项。

Screenshots

播播TV4 screens

STVF2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STVF at 5.0 against 播播TV's 1.0. STVF also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). 播播TV's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 播播TV sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. STVF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STVF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

播播TV ships an update every 2 months, STVF monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level

播播TV versus STVF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	播播TV	STVF
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.0 (1 ratings)	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	1	1
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	9.2 — better	26.0
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	22 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Shanghai Xinhua Telecom Network Information Co., Ltd.	Shanghai International Film & TV Festival Center