# HIDIVE vs Pepperbox TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pepperbox TV at 79% against HIDIVE's 13%. Pepperbox TV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). HIDIVE's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 973). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDIVE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Pepperbox TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pepperbox TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIDIVE has 5.2K ratings behind it against 973, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HIDIVE's written reviews are positive against 79% of Pepperbox TV's.

HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, Pepperbox TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDIVE | Pepperbox TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidive/id1233367570/reviews) | **[4.7 (973 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepperbox-tv/id6477774538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 973 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HIDIVE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233367569) | [Yellow Rose Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730462502) |

## What reviewers say

### HIDIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidive/id1233367570)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of anime, from fantasy and romance to thrillers and isekai. This service offers uncensored simulcasts, new dubs, classics, and niche titles for dedicated fans. Dive into a diverse collection and find your next obsession.

**Highlights:** Curated anime catalogue, Uncensored simulcasts, Fresh dubs, Anime classics, Deep cut titles, Diverse genres

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription + Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Direct Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quickly improving
- 👍 Good selection of anime
- 👍 Decent app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Terrible user interface and navigation
- 👎 Missing key features like skip/rewind buttons
- 👎 Inconsistent episode tracking and resume playback
- 👎 Subtitles issues (placement, language switching)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes often
- Inconsistent behavior when switching devices
- Mature content settings not working properly
- Streaming quality issues and playback problems
- Disappearing shows from watchlists

**Requested features**

- Add 10-15 second skip/rewind buttons
- Improve episode tracking and resume playback
- Allow customization of subtitle appearance and placement
- Streamline navigation and browsing experience
- Provide offline download functionality


### Pepperbox TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pepperbox-tv/id6477774538)

Stream exclusive content from your favorite creators without ads or censorship. This app offers unlimited access to a wide variety of shows and videos, providing a direct way to support the talent you enjoy.

**Highlights:** Unlimited access to all content, Hundreds of exclusive videos & shows, Ad-free viewing, No censorship, Support favorite creators

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🔒 Uncensored content
- 👍 All favorite creators in one place
- 👍 Exclusive content
- 👍 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Playback bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Laggy and slow at times
- 🔒 Subscription-only access

**Reported bugs**

- Login process not working for some users
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Laggy performance and slow load times

**Requested features**

- Add background audio playback
- Implement watch history and continue watching
- Add support for casting to smart TVs
- Offer ad-supported free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDIVE free?

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

### Is Pepperbox TV free?

Pepperbox TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HIDIVE or Pepperbox TV?

Pepperbox TV is rated higher. HIDIVE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Pepperbox TV averages 4.7 from 973 ratings.

### Do HIDIVE or Pepperbox TV have ads?

Neither HIDIVE nor Pepperbox TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HIDIVE or Pepperbox TV?

HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, and Pepperbox TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, HIDIVE was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pepperbox TV on September 22, 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.*