# TV Today vs TV DIGITAL E

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Today at 94% against TV DIGITAL E's 33%. TV Today also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). TV DIGITAL E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Today sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TV DIGITAL E sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Today ships an update weekly, TV DIGITAL E every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Today | TV DIGITAL E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-today-fernsehprogramm/id339991265/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurdaForward GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/362104537) | [FUNKE National Brands Digital GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/321160694) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-today-fernsehprogramm/id339991265)

Access a comprehensive TV guide for over 200 channels, including streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Discover program highlights, read reviews, and get personalized recommendations. Stay updated with the latest entertainment news and set reminders for your favorite shows.

**Highlights:** TV program for over 200 channels, Streaming highlights from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Mediatheque access, Editorial reviews and tips, Personalized channel lists, Watchlist with reminders, Entertainment news

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Today Bannerfrei | $0.99 | per month |
| TV TODAY werbefrei | $0.99 | per month |
| TV Today EPG Plus | $1.99 | per 2 months |
| TV Today Bannerfrei | $8.99 | per year |
| TV Today werbefrei | $8.99 | per year |


### TV DIGITAL E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-digital-e-paper-app/id6446363797)

Access your favorite TV guides and streaming highlights digitally on your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy exclusive content, early access, and cost savings compared to print editions. Explore comprehensive listings for TV packages and streaming services.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine reading, Price advantage over print, Read one day before kiosk, Article view and zoom, Search function, Free reading samples, Magazine collection, Streaming highlights

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV DIGITAL Vodafone Miniabo | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| STREAMING Jahresabo | $14.99 | per year |
| Jahresabo Streaming | $14.99 | per year |
| TV DIGITAL Vodafone Jahresabo | $29.99 | per year |
| TV DIGITAL XXL 01/26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TV DIGITAL Magenta 01/26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TV DIGITAL Vodafone 01/26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TV DIGITAL Sky Kabel 01/26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TV Digital Magenta Ausgabe 25/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TV Digital Magenta Ausgabe 01/2027 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Today free?

TV Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV DIGITAL E free?

TV DIGITAL E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TV Today or TV DIGITAL E have ads?

TV Today shows ads; TV DIGITAL E does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Today or TV DIGITAL E?

TV Today ships an update weekly, and TV DIGITAL E every 7 months. Most recently, TV Today was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV DIGITAL E on November 7, 2026.

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