# ZDF vs TV Pro Classic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZDF at none against TV Pro Classic's 5. ZDF also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 40). TV Pro Classic's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Pro Classic sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ZDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ZDF against 4.7 for TV Pro Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZDF has 9.8K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of ZDF's written reviews are positive against 96% of TV Pro Classic's.

ZDF ships an update monthly, TV Pro Classic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZDF | TV Pro Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zdf/id437025413/reviews) | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-pro-classic-tv-programm/id652741629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| 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)

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


### TV Pro Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-pro-classic-tv-programm/id652741629)

Access a comprehensive TV guide for your iPhone and iPad. Get daily overviews, set reminders for your favorite shows, and discover personalized recommendations. Enjoy high-definition images and offline access to program data.

**Highlights:** Daily TV overview, Show reminders, Personalized recommendations, High-definition images, Offline program data, Power search functionality

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Pro Gold | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Pro Gold | $10.99 | per month |
| Alles-Inklusive-Paket | $14.99 | per month |
| TV Pro Gold | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| TV Pro Gold | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZDF free?

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

### Is TV Pro Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZDF or TV Pro Classic?

ZDF and TV Pro Classic are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.8K and 40 ratings respectively.

### Do ZDF or TV Pro Classic have ads?

TV Pro Classic shows ads; ZDF does not.

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

ZDF ships an update monthly, and TV Pro Classic every 9 days. Most recently, ZDF was updated on October 16, 2026 and TV Pro Classic on October 14, 2026.

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