Comparison

Mikro Gids vs Global TV EPG

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

Head to head
About

Mikro Gids

This app provides a comprehensive TV guide for over 90 channels, offering daily schedules, program news, and curated viewing tips. Users can create personalized watchlists and search for content by genre or title. Subscribers gain access to advanced features like a digital guide and extended search capabilities.

Highlights
  • TV guide for over 90 channels
  • Personalized viewing plan
  • Program news and viewing tips
  • Search by genre and title
  • 7-day advance search (subscribers)
  • Digital Mikro Gids (subscribers)
Features
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Mikro Gids is al 40 jaar is de meest functionele, overzichtelijke en voordelige programmagids van Nederland. In deze app kunt u een persoonlijk kijkplan maken door uw favoriete programma's in de gids te markeren. De ideale app om snel een keuze te maken in het complete kijk-aanbod. De TV-GIDS in de app is voor iedereen gratis te gebruiken en voor abonnees zijn er vele extra’s, zoals de Digitale Mikro Gids, programma’s markeren en 7 dagen vooruit zoeken. Voor iedereen gratis toegankelijk - De TV-GIDS van meer dan 90 zenders voor vandaag, morgen en overmorgen - Actueel nieuws over tv-programma’s, films en series - Kijktips speciaal voor u geselecteerd - Live NPO TV kijken (alleen beschikbaar voor de iOS versie) - Gratis alerts instellen en uw tv-tips delen via Facebook en Twitter - Programma’s zoeken op genres en programmatitel - Een persoonlijk profiel maken met eigen zenderkeuze en –volgorde uit het volledige aanbod. - De Mikro Gids filmratings Extra voor Mikro Gids-abonnees Als abonnee heeft u online extra voordeel in de app door in te loggen met uw abonneenummer en postcode. U heeft dan naast de gewone TV-GIDS de beschikking over: - De Digitale Mikro Gids, altijd en overal beschikbaar op uw tablet - Uw persoonlijk kijkplan door favoriete programma’s te markeren in de gids - Uw kijkplan blijft voor 7 dagen bewaard - 7 dagen vooruit zoeken in de gids - Suggesties op basis van door uzelf eerder gemarkeerde programma’s Heeft u opmerkingen of suggesties, zet uw review in de store en/of laat het ons weten via marketing@mikrogids.nl.

About

Global TV EPG

Features
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Explore TV schedules for available free-to-air and pay-TV channels in your selected region, with a clear view of current and upcoming programs. TV schedules only; this app does not stream video. FEATURES • Now playing at a glance: current program, progress bar and what's on next for every channel • 7-day schedule: browse by day, jump straight to the current slot, tap for full synopsis • Reminders: get notified 5, 15 or 30 minutes before a program starts, or add it to your calendar • Favorites: pin the channels you watch most, synced across your devices via iCloud • Home Screen widget: check what's on without opening the app, tap to jump straight to a channel • Search: find programs and channels instantly, with quick filters for sports, news, movies and more • Tonight: one tap to see what's on during prime time • Timeline view: scan multiple channels side by side • 72 regions worldwide: traveling? Switch to the local guide — times follow your device time zone • View downloaded schedules offline and refresh them when connected DATA & DISCLAIMER Program data comes from third-party public EPG sources and is for reference only — actual broadcast prevails. This app only organizes and displays publicly available schedules; it does not produce, own or broadcast any program content. All program data, channel names and trademarks belong to their respective broadcasters or operators. This is an independent app with no affiliation to any broadcaster, platform or operator. FREE: All regions, schedules, search, favorites, iCloud sync, widgets and reminders 5, 15 or 30 minutes before a program starts. PRO (optional paid subscription): Reorder and hide channels. Choose a custom reminder from 1–120 minutes before a program starts. Monthly and yearly plans provide the same Pro features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chamotrans.github.io/hktvepg-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

Global TV EPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mikro Gids at none against Global TV EPG's 2. Mikro Gids also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Global TV EPG's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Global TV EPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mikro Gids asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mikro Gids ships an update every 5 months, Global TV EPG every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mikro Gids versus Global TV EPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMikro GidsGlobal TV EPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTVGids.nlLAI Yiu Yeung

In-app purchases

None

Mikro Gids

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Global TV EPG

Subscriptions2
  • Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Mikro Gids free?
Mikro Gids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Global TV EPG free?
Global TV EPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mikro Gids or Global TV EPG have ads?
Neither Mikro Gids nor Global TV EPG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mikro Gids or Global TV EPG?
Mikro Gids ships an update every 5 months, and Global TV EPG every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mikro Gids was updated on November 1, 2026 and Global TV EPG on November 8, 2026.

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