# OffTV vs BridgePlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffTV at none against BridgePlay's 1. OffTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). BridgePlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BridgePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OffTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

OffTV ships an update every 5 months, BridgePlay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffTV | BridgePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offtv/id483604460/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Confalonieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001) | [Maurizzio Penalba](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780468077) |

## What reviewers say

### OffTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offtv/id483604460)

This app transforms your device into a universal remote for compatible TVs. It works with a specific hardware sensor to allow you to control televisions, even those not directly compatible. It's great for pranks or silencing unwanted broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote functionality, Requires RedJack hardware sensor, Control compatible TVs, Prank functionality, Block unwanted TV broadcasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BridgePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgeplay-bedrock-lan-tool/id6786974231)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BridgePlay Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffTV free?

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

### Is BridgePlay free?

BridgePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OffTV or BridgePlay have ads?

BridgePlay shows ads; OffTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, OffTV or BridgePlay?

OffTV ships an update every 5 months, and BridgePlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, OffTV was updated on September 30, 2026 and BridgePlay on October 13, 2026.

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