# VRT MAX vs Pickx

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRT MAX | Pickx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrt-max/id1337574835/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickx/id1618910770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **11.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VRT](https://appshunter.io/developer/337708002) | [Proximus](https://appshunter.io/developer/407486936) |

## What reviewers say

### VRT MAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrt-max/id1337574835)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickx/id1618910770)

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.

**Highlights:** 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'

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRT MAX free?

VRT MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pickx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VRT MAX or Pickx?

VRT MAX is rated higher. VRT MAX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Pickx averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do VRT MAX or Pickx have ads?

Pickx shows ads; VRT MAX does not.

### Which is updated more often, VRT MAX or Pickx?

VRT MAX ships an update fortnightly, and Pickx every 2 months. Most recently, VRT MAX was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pickx 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.*