Comparison

VU tv+ vs PlayGridX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live TV programming
  • On-demand content
  • News channels
  • Sports coverage
  • Family programs
  • Faith-based content
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • HD & 4K video playback
  • Supports all major video formats
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Background playback
  • Subtitle support
  • Customizable playback settings
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VU tv+3 screens
PlayGridX4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VU tv+ versus PlayGridX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVU tv+PlayGridX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (10 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVU tv+Myvue Design Llc

In-app purchases

None

VU tv+

No in-app purchases

None

PlayGridX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VU tv+ free?
VU tv+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayGridX free?
PlayGridX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VU tv+ or PlayGridX?
PlayGridX is rated higher. VU tv+ averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PlayGridX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do VU tv+ or PlayGridX have ads?
VU tv+ shows ads; PlayGridX does not.
Which is updated more often, VU tv+ or PlayGridX?
VU tv+ ships an update every 4 months, and PlayGridX every 3 months. Most recently, VU tv+ was updated on September 16, 2026 and PlayGridX on September 24, 2026.

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