# ZDF vs TV Pro Mediathek ·

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZDF at none against TV Pro Mediathek ·'s 10. ZDF also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 79) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). TV Pro Mediathek ·'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Pro Mediathek · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ZDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZDF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZDF has 9.8K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ZDF's written reviews are positive against 45% of TV Pro Mediathek ·'s.

ZDF ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Pro Mediathek · every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZDF | TV Pro Mediathek · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zdf/id437025413/reviews)** | [4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-pro-mediathek/id1144852272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZDF](https://appshunter.io/developer/437025416) | [Live TV GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/647275632) |

## What reviewers say

### ZDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zdf/id437025413)

Stream your favorite German TV shows, series, documentaries, and live events on demand or offline. Discover a wide range of public broadcasting content and personalize your viewing experience with a watchlist and notifications.

**Highlights:** On-demand streaming of series and documentaries, Offline viewing of downloaded content, Content available before TV broadcast, Live TV and livestreams of sports and shows, Access to content from ARTE, funk, 3sat, phoenix, and ARD, Personalized watchlist and notifications, Smart recommendations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Access to German TV content abroad
- 🎥 Wide variety of programs (movies, series, news, documentaries)
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🇩🇪 Allows keeping up with German language and culture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Many programs geo-blocked and not available outside Germany/Austria/Switzerland
- 🐛 Occasional crashes, bugs, and playback issues
- 🔇 Lack of subtitles/closed captions
- 🔄 Difficulty resuming previously watched content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes or failure to open videos
- Playback issues like audio-video desync, videos freezing or going black
- Sync issues between devices, inability to resume watching

**Requested features**

- Offline viewing/download options
- Personalized recommendations and watchlists
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Compatibility with older devices/iOS versions


### TV Pro Mediathek ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-pro-mediathek/id1144852272)

Consolidates content from various media libraries into a single, curated app. Discover popular TV shows and clips, search by title or actor, and save favorites for later viewing. Offers a free trial and subscription options for continued access.

**Highlights:** Unified media library access, Search by title, details, and actor, Downloadable content (in-app purchase), Picture-in-Picture & Split-Screen support, Save favorite shows and clips, Daily curated highlights

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mediathek SD: iPhone | $0.99 | per month |
| My Mediathek 1 Woche | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| My Mediathek HD 1 Woche | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Mediathek HD: iPhone/iPad | $2.99 | per month |
| Mediathek SD: iPhone | $9.49 | per year |
| TV Pro Alles-Inklusive-Paket | $9.49 | per month |
| Mediathek HD: iPhone/iPad | $13.99 | per year |
| Mediathek HD: Universal | $27.99 | per year |
| Jugendschutz Paket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Download Paket | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZDF free?

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

### Is TV Pro Mediathek · free?

TV Pro Mediathek · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZDF or TV Pro Mediathek ·?

ZDF is rated higher. ZDF averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while TV Pro Mediathek · averages 4.5 from 79 ratings.

### Do ZDF or TV Pro Mediathek · have ads?

Neither ZDF nor TV Pro Mediathek · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZDF or TV Pro Mediathek ·?

ZDF ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Pro Mediathek · every 3 months. Most recently, ZDF was updated on November 6, 2026 and TV Pro Mediathek · on November 6, 2026.

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