# The Spot Player vs Televika

The clearest difference is rating: Televika at 4.3 against The Spot Player's 2.0. Televika also leads on ratings volume (334 vs 5). The Spot Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Televika sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. The Spot Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Televika holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Televika has 334 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Spot Player ships an update every 4 days, Televika every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Spot Player | Televika |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spot-player/id1151356560/reviews) | **[4.3 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **334** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Finwe Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/667843314) | [Ereele GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546594549) |

## What reviewers say

### The Spot Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spot-player/id1151356560)

Experience and share immersive 360/VR videos. Discover curated content from global brands and navigate videos using touch or by moving your device. Unlock new experiences with Spot IDs, QR codes, or links, and access demo content with a default ID.

**Highlights:** 360/VR video playback, Touch and motion navigation, VR headset compatibility, Unlock content via ID, QR, or link, Demo content access, Offline playback, Content management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Televika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/televika/id1546594547)

Access a vast library of Persian movies, exclusive series, and reality shows. Stream live TV channels and download content to watch offline. Enjoy personalized profiles and robust parental controls for a worry-free entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Persian movies and exclusive series, Live TV channels streaming, Download for offline viewing, Multi-user profiles, Robust parental controls, New content added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $14.95 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $23.95 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $47.90 | per year |
| Package 1 month | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 month | $13.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 month | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Persian entertainment
- 👍 Wide selection of shows
- 👍 High-quality streaming
- 👍 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Good for Iranians abroad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of glitches
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Cannot play anything
- 🐛 Paid but locked out

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login
- Cannot play anything
- Paid but locked out after cancellation
- Technical problems with viewing
- App crashes instantly on loading

**Requested features**

- Add more movies
- Add Persian TV (Seda Sima) to mobile app
- Add Apple TV app
- Add Chromecast support
- Add English UI version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Spot Player free?

The Spot Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Televika free?

Televika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Spot Player or Televika?

Televika is rated higher. The Spot Player averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Televika averages 4.3 from 334 ratings.

### Do The Spot Player or Televika have ads?

Neither The Spot Player nor Televika shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Spot Player or Televika?

The Spot Player ships an update every 4 days, and Televika every 4 months. Most recently, The Spot Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Televika on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*