# ZDF vs ServusTV On

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServusTV On at 96% against ZDF's 66%. ServusTV On also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). ZDF's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 102) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ServusTV On holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZDF has 9.8K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of ZDF's written reviews are positive against 96% of ServusTV On's.

ZDF ships an update monthly, ServusTV On fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZDF | ServusTV On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zdf/id437025413/reviews) | **[4.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servustv-on/id517249438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 101 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZDF](https://appshunter.io/developer/437025416) | [Red Bull](https://appshunter.io/developer/319400189) |

## What reviewers say

### ZDF

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

Access a vast library of on-demand series, documentaries, and films. Stream live TV, download content for offline viewing, and discover exclusive pre-broadcast programs. Personalize your experience with a watchlist and notifications.

**Highlights:** On-demand streaming of series and documentaries, Offline viewing by downloading content, Access to content before TV broadcast, Live TV and livestreams of events, Curated content from public broadcasters, Personalized watchlist and notifications

**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


### ServusTV On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servustv-on/id517249438)

Stream live sports like Formula 1 and MotoGP, documentaries, films, and news for free. Enjoy on-demand highlights and live TV from anywhere. Explore Austrian culture and true crime content.

**Highlights:** Live sports streaming (F1, MotoGP, UEFA), On-demand sports highlights, Documentaries and films, News and talk shows, Live TV streaming, Content about Austria and the Alps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZDF free?

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

### Is ServusTV On free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZDF or ServusTV On?

ServusTV On is rated higher. ZDF averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while ServusTV On averages 4.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do ZDF or ServusTV On have ads?

Neither ZDF nor ServusTV On shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZDF or ServusTV On?

ZDF ships an update monthly, and ServusTV On fortnightly. Most recently, ZDF was updated on September 24, 2026 and ServusTV On on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*