VRT MAX vs Pickx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VRT MAX
Stream a wide variety of Flemish and international series, news programs, documentaries, and children's content. Enjoy live broadcasts or on-demand viewing of your favorite shows and podcasts, all for free. Discover new content with personalized suggestions and build your own watchlists.
- Watch and listen for free
- Live and on-demand content
- Favorite series and documentaries
- News and current affairs
- Children's content (Ketnetzone)
- Extensive archive
- Podcasts
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Met de VRT MAX-app kijk én luister je helemaal gratis naar het strafste aanbod van VRT. Waar en wanneer jij het wil, live of op het moment dat jij er even voor kan gaan zitten. Geniet van je favoriete programma’s, bekijk de leukste extra video’s en beluister de meest uiteenlopende podcasts. Laat je maximaal verrassen door onze suggesties en extra’s. Download de app, zet je gemakkelijk en geniet hoe jij het wil. VRT MAX da's de max : - de beste verhalen verslinden met Vlaamse en internationale topseries. - de actualiteit op de voet volgen door live of op aanvraag naar het journaal, Terzake en andere VRT NWS programma’s te kijken. - een beetje nostalgisch worden door ons uitgebreide archief. - geen seconde van Thuis missen en je favoriete personages nog beter leren kennen. - inspiratie opdoen dankzij de allerbeste docu's. - je kinderen met een gerust hart in de Ketnetzone kijkplezier bezorgen. - luisteren én kijken naar de radio en al onze streams. - de meest uiteenlopende podcasts beluisteren. - berichtjes ontvangen over je favoriete programma’s. - verrast worden door onze geselecteerde pareltjes. - lekker handig een persoonlijk lijstje maken. Hoe kijk en luister je VRT MAX? - Op je smartphone, tablet, tv of in de auto - Live of wanneer je tijd hebt - Helemaal gratis
Pickx
Stream your favorite TV shows, movies, series, and live sports on any device, at home or abroad. Catch up on missed programs, use the TV guide, and schedule recordings remotely. Enjoy personalized content with your Proximus TV subscription.
- Watch live TV channels
- Replay missed shows
- Use interactive TV guide
- Record remotely
- Resume watching
- Stream to TV via Chromecast
- Add favorites to 'My List'
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Pickx: Your Proximus TV experience across all networks, at home and abroad The Pickx app from telecom provider Proximus is included in your TV subscription (via your Flex pack). With the app, your favourite TV shows, movies, series and live sports are always within reach. Whether you're at home, on the go or on holiday in the European Union: stream your content wherever and whenever you want. What can you do with the Pickx app? • Watch live TV: access over 80 channels in our basic offer, including local favourites like VRT1, VTM, Play, Ketnet, La Une, Tipik, RTL tvi, AB3 and various thematic channels. • Replay missed shows: catch up on your favourite programs up to 7 days after broadcast. • Use the TV guide: see what’s on up to a week in advance. • Record remotely: schedule recordings and watch them on any screen. • Resume watching: pick up where you left off if you didn’t finish your show. • Stream video to your TV: use Chromecast to stream from your smartphone or tablet to your television. • Add favourites to ‘My List’. • Receive notifications based on your preferences. • Enjoy live football, cycling, news, entertainment, kids’ shows and more. • If you have an extra option that gives you access to additional channels, then these will also be available in the app. How to watch via the Pickx app? Download the app and log in with your MyProximus account to access your personalised Pickx TV content. The Pickx app is free for all Proximus TV customers and can be used on up to 5 devices simultaneously.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VRT MAX at 4.6 against Pickx's 4.0. VRT MAX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VRT MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRT MAX has 165 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of VRT MAX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pickx's.
VRT MAX ships an update fortnightly, Pickx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VRT MAX | Pickx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (165 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 165 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VRT | Proximus |
Customer experience
VRT MAX
Pickx
In-app purchases
VRT MAX
No in-app purchases
Pickx
No in-app purchases
