# TV SPIELFILM vs MagentaTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagentaTV at none against TV SPIELFILM's 9. MagentaTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). TV SPIELFILM's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV SPIELFILM sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MagentaTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV SPIELFILM against 4.4 for MagentaTV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 208 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of TV SPIELFILM's written reviews are positive against 77% of MagentaTV's.

TV SPIELFILM ships an update every 8 days, MagentaTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV SPIELFILM | MagentaTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-spielfilm-tv-programm/id346997126/reviews)** | [4.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magentatv-1-generation/id1054468721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 163 | **208** |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BurdaForward GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/362104537) | [Telekom Deutschland GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/930125248) |

## What reviewers say

### TV SPIELFILM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-spielfilm-tv-programm/id346997126)

Access a comprehensive TV guide with over 200 channels and integrated streaming service highlights. Discover recommendations, news, and personalized lists to never miss your favorite shows or movies.

**Highlights:** Over 200 TV channel program listings, Streaming guide for Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Personalized channel lists and reminders, News and reviews for stars, films, and TV, Access to ARD, ZDF, and other media libraries, 14-day program overview with TV tips

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV SPIELFILM Bannerfrei | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Spielfilm Bannerfrei | $0.99 | per month |
| TV SPIELFILM werbefrei | $0.99 | per month |
| TV SPIELFILM Bannerfrei | $1.99 | per month |
| TV SPIELFILM EPG Plus | $1.99 | per 2 months |
| TV Spielfilm Bannerfrei | $8.99 | per year |
| TV SPIELFILM werbefrei | $8.99 | per year |
| TV SPIELFILM Bannerfrei | $17.99 | per year |
| TV SPIELFILM Bannerfrei | $34.99 | per year |


### MagentaTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magentatv-1-generation/id1054468721)

This application provides access to television and streaming content for users with specific Telekom MagentaTV plans booked before February 15, 2024. It requires an internet connection and offers features like Cloud Recorder, Download & Play, and Timeshift & Restart, with potential content restrictions based on licensing and network provider.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Cloud Recorder, Download & Play content, Timeshift & Restart functionality, Access to Telekom MagentaTV plans

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV SPIELFILM free?

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

### Is MagentaTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV SPIELFILM or MagentaTV?

TV SPIELFILM is rated higher. TV SPIELFILM averages 4.5 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while MagentaTV averages 4.4 from 208 ratings.

### Do TV SPIELFILM or MagentaTV have ads?

TV SPIELFILM shows ads; MagentaTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV SPIELFILM or MagentaTV?

TV SPIELFILM ships an update every 8 days, and MagentaTV every 2 months. Most recently, TV SPIELFILM was updated on November 1, 2026 and MagentaTV on November 2, 2026.

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