VU tv+ vs PlayGridX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VU tv+
Stream live TV channels and on-demand content featuring news, sports, entertainment, family, and faith-based programs. Watch your favorite shows and movies anywhere, anytime.
- Live TV programming
- On-demand content
- News channels
- Sports coverage
- Family programs
- Faith-based content
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VU tv+ is a streaming app that delivers live TV programming and on demand content, which feature news, sports, entertainment, family, and faith-based programs. Watch VU tv+ anywhere, anytime!
PlayGridX
This app is a professional-grade video player for Apple devices, supporting HD and 4K playback in various formats. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background playback, and customizable settings for an enhanced viewing experience.
- HD & 4K video playback
- Supports all major video formats
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Background playback
- Subtitle support
- Customizable playback settings
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PlayGridX – HD & 4K Video Player PlayGridX is a professional-grade video player that transforms your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV into a complete media hub. It supports all major video formats, including HD and 4K, delivering smooth, high-quality playback with effortless performance. Enjoy your favorite content anywhere with full subtitle support, Picture-in-Picture mode, and background playback for uninterrupted viewing. Customize your experience with dark mode themes and playback settings such as playback speed, mute options, and screen orientation control. PlayGridX works with a wide range of compatible media services. Users can sign in using credentials provided by any participating service or media source of their choice. Content access and availability are determined by the selected service provider, independent of PlayGridX. PlayGridX delivers a flexible, reliable, and high-performance viewing experience across all your Apple devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PlayGridX at 5.0 against VU tv+'s 2.3. PlayGridX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
PlayGridX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.
VU tv+ ships an update every 4 months, PlayGridX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VU tv+ | PlayGridX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VU tv+ | Myvue Design Llc |
In-app purchases
VU tv+
No in-app purchases
PlayGridX
No in-app purchases
