# MovTV vs Channels Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Channels Pro at 50% against MovTV's 0%. Channels Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). MovTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Channels Pro sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MovTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Channels Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Channels Pro has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MovTV's written reviews are positive against 50% of Channels Pro's.

MovTV ships an update every 2 months, Channels Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MovTV | Channels Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movtv/id1439875973/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **49.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Movitel SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484826742) | [Furkan Simsir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191021297) |

## What reviewers say

### MovTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movtv/id1439875973)

Stream live TV channels and a wide selection of movies, including the latest releases and classic hits. This service is available to Movitel subscribers on various mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Video on demand, Full-length movies, Latest releases, Classic films, HD streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Channels Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channels-pro-iptv-player/id1491605049)

Stream live TV channels from your own M3U playlists. Enjoy unlimited playlists, pause/play/rewind, and fast search. A premium version offers an ad-free experience and custom icons.

**Highlights:** Unlimited streaming, Unlimited playlists, Pause, play, and rewind, Fast channel search, Hide unwanted categories, Favorite channels

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Channels Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🤩 Great for sports fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent buffering and freezing issues
- 🔌 Excessive ads and promotional content
- 🔍 Inconsistent channel availability

**Reported bugs**

- Channels not loading properly
- Streams randomly stopping or crashing
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Improve playlist management
- Expand content library with movies and TV shows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MovTV free?

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

### Is Channels Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MovTV or Channels Pro?

Channels Pro is rated higher. MovTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Channels Pro averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do MovTV or Channels Pro have ads?

Channels Pro shows ads; MovTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, MovTV or Channels Pro?

MovTV ships an update every 2 months, and Channels Pro weekly. Most recently, MovTV was updated on October 19, 2026 and Channels Pro on October 30, 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.*