Comparison

High5 by Playfinity vs Pocket STB

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

Head to head
About

High5 by Playfinity

Features
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Get out and play! Playfinity combines the best from the gaming world with physical play to create a whole new social and active outdoor gaming experience. To play the games requires you own a Playfinity ball and sensor unit. Starting to play is easy: - Download the a Playfinity App. - Chose or easily create your own ball games. - Hold the ball against you phone, pling and you are in. - Press the ball, put the phone in your pocket and let the sound effects take you away on this new outdoor game experience. - See the results on your phone, play again or challenge your friends. - Being a spectator is also fun with audience mode, where you get the live score and sound effect on your screen, to record and share. Other features: - Register your sensor in the app is easy for direct updates and power monitoring in the app. - Play as many as you want on one phone or play with multiple phones. - All game and system setup from within the app. ©2018 PLAYFINITY AS. All rights reserved. PLAYFINITY and the PLAYFINITY logo is a registered trademarks of PLAYFINITY AS, Karenslyst Allé 16D, 0278 Oslo, Norway

About

Pocket STB

Stream Live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this modern player. Enjoy offline downloads, account syncing, and a clean, intuitive interface for effortless navigation and playback.

Highlights
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming
  • Offline downloads for supported content
  • Account sync across devices
  • Stalker, Xtream, and M3U playlist support
  • Fast, smooth media playback
  • Intuitive, redesigned interface
Features
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Pocket STB is a modern IPTV player built for fast, smooth, and effortless streaming. Connect your supported IPTV service and enjoy your Live TV channels, Movies, and Series — all in one clean, well-organized app. WHAT'S NEW We've made Pocket STB more powerful and more convenient: • Offline Downloads — save supported content and watch it later without a connection • Account Sync — keep your accounts and setup synced across the same device • Refreshed UI/UX — a smoother, cleaner interface designed for faster navigation MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS & PLAYLISTS Pocket STB gives you the flexibility to connect the way you want: • Stalker portal support • Xtream account support • M3U / M3U8 playlist support KEY FEATURES • Live TV, Movies, and Series support • Stalker, Xtream, and M3U / M3U8 compatibility • Offline downloads for supported content • Account sync on the same device • Categorized, well-organized content lists • Fast, smooth media playback • Feature-rich built-in media player • Simple setup and easy login • Redesigned, intuitive interface A BETTER WAY TO WATCH Pocket STB is made for people who want a flexible IPTV player with a clean interface, reliable playback, and support for multiple streaming formats. Just add your authorized credentials or playlist and start watching. IMPORTANT Pocket STB is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. Pocket STB plays content from your own IPTV provider. You must add your own valid subscription, portal, or playlist source. Offline download availability depends on your provider and the rights associated with your content. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketstb.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.pocketstb.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

High5 by Playfinity4 screens
Pocket STB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: High5 by Playfinity at none against Pocket STB's 3. High5 by Playfinity also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Pocket STB's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Pocket STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. High5 by Playfinity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

High5 by Playfinity ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocket STB every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
High5 by Playfinity versus Pocket STB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHigh5 by PlayfinityPocket STB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayfinityAavitech Solutions Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

High5 by Playfinity

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket STB

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Unlock Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$29.99

Questions

Is High5 by Playfinity free?
High5 by Playfinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket STB free?
Pocket STB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do High5 by Playfinity or Pocket STB have ads?
Neither High5 by Playfinity nor Pocket STB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, High5 by Playfinity or Pocket STB?
High5 by Playfinity ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocket STB every 9 days. Most recently, High5 by Playfinity was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pocket STB on October 30, 2026.

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