Comparison

ZDF vs PhotoLotto

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

Head to head
About

ZDF

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
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Jetzt im neuen Design Das überarbeitete Design und die intuitive Navigation bringen dich schneller zu deinen Lieblingsinhalten und vielem mehr. Streaming und Fernsehen waren noch nie so einfach und unterhaltsam. Stream dir mehr – im ZDF: - On demand: Deine Lieblingsserien wie „Love Sucks“, „Doppelhaushälfte“ und „A Good Girl's Guide to Murder“ sind jederzeit im Streaming verfügbar. Tauche ein in packende Dokus wie „FC Hollywood“, „Terra X“, „37 Grad“ und unterhaltsame Formate wie „Bares für Rares“. - Offline schauen: Lade deine Lieblingsinhalte wie „Neo Ragazzi“ oder „MaiThink X – Die Show“ herunter und genieße sie ganz ohne Internetverbindung, perfekt für unterwegs, sei es auf Reisen oder beim Pendeln. - Vor TV-Ausstrahlung verfügbar: Viele Inhalte wie „Terra Xplore“, „ZDF Magazin Royale“ und „heute-show“ sowie spannende Filme sind bereits vor der Ausstrahlung im Fernsehen online zum Streamen verfügbar. So bist du immer einen Schritt voraus. - Live-TV & Livestreams: Verfolge Sport-Events wie den DFB-Pokal, die Frauen-Fußball EM und packende Biathlon-Rennen oder schaue deine liebsten Sendungen wie „heute-show“ und „ZDF Magazin Royale“ live in der Streaming-App. - Öffentlich-rechtliche TV-Highlights: Erlebe ein breites Angebot an hochwertigen Programmen und Sendungen aus den Bereichen Kultur, Politik, Sport, Unterhaltung und Gesellschaft von ARTE, funk, 3sat, phoenix und ARD, z. B. „Kulturzeit“, „phoenix parlament“ und „ARTE Concert“. - Mein ZDF: Erstelle deine personalisierte Merkliste und erhalte Benachrichtigungen zu neuen Folgen. Verpasse nie wieder ein Highlight dank smarter Empfehlungen und gestalte dein individuelles Streaming-Erlebnis. Erlebe Sport, Unterhaltung, Wissenswertes und Nachrichten im Livestream oder on demand – wann und wo du willst. Nutze die Merkliste und Push-Benachrichtigungen, um deine Lieblingsinhalte immer griffbereit zu haben. Lade die ZDF-App jetzt herunter und erlebe Streaming im ZDF – deine Welt aus Entertainment Live-TV, Filmen, Serien und Dokus! Stream dir mehr – im ZDF.

About

PhotoLotto

Features
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Stop staring at an empty ticket. PhotoLotto turns any picture into a fresh set of lottery numbers. Snap a photo or pick one from your library, and PhotoLotto generates your numbers from it - your morning coffee, your dog, the view from your window. Every picture is different, so every draw is different. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap the camera button to take a photo, or the library button to choose an existing one. 2. PhotoLotto reads the picture and turns it into numbers for the lottery you play. 3. Tap the card to copy your numbers to the clipboard - ready to paste into your ticket, a note, or a message to a friend. BUILT-IN LOTTERY PRESETS - Eurojackpot (Europe) - EuroMillions (Europe) - Keno (Germany) - Lotto 6 aus 49 (Germany) - Powerball (USA) - Mega Millions (USA) Play something else? Set your own range: how many numbers, the highest number, and whether zero is included - for both the main series and the bonus series. FEATURES AT A GLANCE - Photo to numbers in one tap - Camera or photo library, whichever you prefer - Six ready-made lottery presets plus fully custom setups - One tap copies your numbers to the clipboard - Share your photo with its numbers - Clean, distraction-free design - no clutter, no endless menus - English and German - No account, no sign-up, no ads GOOD TO KNOW PhotoLotto needs an internet connection to generate your numbers. Your photo is sent to the PhotoLotto service, used to create the numbers, and not published anywhere. PhotoLotto is a fun way to choose numbers - nothing more. It cannot predict results and does not improve your odds of winning. Please play responsibly, and only where taking part in a lottery is legal for you. Questions or ideas? Write to info@randomlychosenbytes.com

Screenshots

ZDF4 screens
PhotoLotto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ZDF at 3 against PhotoLotto's 1. ZDF also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZDF versus PhotoLotto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZDFPhotoLotto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB1 MB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperZDFChosenBytes

Bugs and requests

ZDF

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

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

PhotoLotto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZDF

No in-app purchases

None

PhotoLotto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZDF free?
ZDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoLotto free?
PhotoLotto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZDF or PhotoLotto have ads?
Neither ZDF nor PhotoLotto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZDF or PhotoLotto?
ZDF ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoLotto every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZDF was updated on November 5, 2026 and PhotoLotto on October 31, 2026.

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