Comparison

NetX Play vs RedStreamTV

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

Head to head
About

NetX Play

Features
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NetX Play – Гледай своите любими ТВ програми по всяко време   ∙ Телевизия на живо: С NetX Play получавате достъп до 13 от най-гледаните ТВ канали. ∙ Time shift: Гледай пропуснати предавания до 24 часа назад ∙ Гледайте най-популярните ТВ канали  през телефон, таблет или компютър ∙ Може да гледате NetX Play през кабелна или Wi-Fi интернет връзка.   Забележка: За да ползвате услугата NetX Play трябва първо да се регистрирате на www.netx.bg/myplace За повече информация и активация на услугата, позвънете на 02 4486606. Услугата е налична само в мрежите на ГНЛ ЕООД   NetX Play - Watch your favorite TV programs anytime ∙ Live TV: With NetX Play you get access to 13 of the most popular TV channels. ∙ Time shift: Watch missed broadcasts up to 24 hours behind ∙ Watch the most popular TV channels on your phone, tablet or computer ∙ You can watch NetX Play over wire or Wi-Fi internet connection. Note: To use the NetX Play service you should first register on www.netx.bg/myplace For more information and service activation call 02 4486606. The service is only available in GNL Ltd network.

About

RedStreamTV

Features
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RedStreamTV is your modern, fast, and ad-free media hub for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own playlist — the app plays it, organizes it, and delivers convenience features usually found only in premium players. WHAT REDSTREAMTV CAN DO • Live TV, movies, and series from your Xtream Codes or M3U playlists • Classic grid view or full-featured TV guide (EPG) with XMLTV support • Multi-View 2×2 — watch up to four live channels at the same time • Global search across live channels, movies, and series • Picture-in-Picture for iPhone and iPad • AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices • Live recordings directly during playback — one connection, parallel recording • Downloads for offline playback including background downloads and Live Activity • Continue Watching across movies, series, and live channels • Multiple playlists at the same time — switch anytime • Auto-refresh with customizable intervals • Filter, sort, and rearrange categories • Parental controls with PIN protection • Four accent themes: Crimson, Cinnabar, Rose, and Burgundy • Subtitle and audio track selection with configurable default languages • Hardware decoding (VideoToolbox) for smooth playback and improved battery life • Backup export and import NO ADS. EVER. RedStreamTV is funded exclusively through the optional Pro subscription — no banners, no tracking, no third-party analytics. PRO FEATURES Unlock with RedStreamTV Pro: • EPG TV guide • Global search • Category filtering and sorting • Multi-View 2×2 • Live recordings • Downloads & offline playback • Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay video • Automatic playlist refresh • Autoplay next episode • Background audio playback • Parental control PIN • All four accent themes • Multiple playlists in parallel Subscription options: Monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase — free trial available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The yearly subscription renews automatically and can be canceled anytime in your App Store settings. YOUR CONTENT, YOUR CONTROL RedStreamTV does NOT provide any content. The app is purely a player that allows you to watch your own legally obtained playlists. You are 100% responsible for the content you add. PRIVACY All data stays on your device. There is no RedStreamTV account, no cloud, and no sign-in required. Playlists, history, favorites, and settings are stored locally only. Apple handles the standard in-app purchase communication — nothing else. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.dimendia.de/apps/redstreamtv/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NetX Play4 screens
RedStreamTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetX Play at none against RedStreamTV's 3. NetX Play also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). RedStreamTV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 35 months). On price, ads and device support 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. RedStreamTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NetX Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetX Play ships an update every 35 months, RedStreamTV every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
NetX Play versus RedStreamTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetX PlayRedStreamTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNetX - NG LtdDirk Menzner

In-app purchases

None

NetX Play

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RedStreamTV

Subscriptions2
  • RedStreamTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RedStreamTV Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • RedStreamTV Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is NetX Play free?
NetX Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RedStreamTV free?
RedStreamTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetX Play or RedStreamTV have ads?
Neither NetX Play nor RedStreamTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetX Play or RedStreamTV?
NetX Play ships an update every 35 months, and RedStreamTV every 6 days. Most recently, NetX Play was updated on October 29, 2026 and RedStreamTV on October 28, 2026.

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