RTL play vs Pickx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTL play
Access RTL's entire universe of content, including series, movies, news, and sports, for free. Stream live or on-demand across all your devices, pick up where you left off, and create a favorites list.
- Live and on-demand streaming
- Extensive content catalog
- Resume playback
- Create favorites list
- Multi-device support
- News and sports coverage
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Avec RTL play, accédez à tout l’univers de RTL en streaming, gratuitement et à tout moment. Retrouvez vos séries, films, divertissements, émissions d’actualité et événements sportifs préférés, en direct ou en replay, sur tous vos écrans. Découvrez un large catalogue de contenus : - Des séries et fictions belges et internationales pour tous les goûts. - Des films récents ou cultes à regarder quand vous le souhaitez. - Des émissions de divertissement incontournables et de la télé-réalité exclusive. - Des magazines d’information pour rester connecté à l’actualité. - Du sport en direct et en replay, pour vivre les grands moments à tout instant. L’application RTL play vous permet de reprendre un programme là où vous l’avez laissé, de créer votre liste de favoris et de profiter d’une expérience fluide sur smartphone, tablette, ordinateur ou télévision connectée. RTL play, c’est le meilleur de RTL TVI, Club RTL et Plug RTL en un seul endroit. Que vous soyez fan de séries, amateur de sport ou passionné d’actualité, RTL play vous accompagne partout, tout le temps, et toujours gratuitement. Résidents hors Belgique et Luxembourg : Pour des raisons de droits de diffusion, seules les émissions d’information sont accessibles
Pickx
Stream your favorite TV shows, movies, series, and live sports on any device, at home or abroad. Catch up on missed programs, use the TV guide, and schedule recordings remotely. Enjoy personalized content with your Proximus TV subscription.
- Watch live TV channels
- Replay missed shows
- Use interactive TV guide
- Record remotely
- Resume watching
- Stream to TV via Chromecast
- Add favorites to 'My List'
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Pickx: Your Proximus TV experience across all networks, at home and abroad The Pickx app from telecom provider Proximus is included in your TV subscription (via your Flex pack). With the app, your favourite TV shows, movies, series and live sports are always within reach. Whether you're at home, on the go or on holiday in the European Union: stream your content wherever and whenever you want. What can you do with the Pickx app? • Watch live TV: access over 80 channels in our basic offer, including local favourites like VRT1, VTM, Play, Ketnet, La Une, Tipik, RTL tvi, AB3 and various thematic channels. • Replay missed shows: catch up on your favourite programs up to 7 days after broadcast. • Use the TV guide: see what’s on up to a week in advance. • Record remotely: schedule recordings and watch them on any screen. • Resume watching: pick up where you left off if you didn’t finish your show. • Stream video to your TV: use Chromecast to stream from your smartphone or tablet to your television. • Add favourites to ‘My List’. • Receive notifications based on your preferences. • Enjoy live football, cycling, news, entertainment, kids’ shows and more. • If you have an extra option that gives you access to additional channels, then these will also be available in the app. How to watch via the Pickx app? Download the app and log in with your MyProximus account to access your personalised Pickx TV content. The Pickx app is free for all Proximus TV customers and can be used on up to 5 devices simultaneously.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RTL play at 29% against Pickx's 0%. RTL play also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RTL play holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTL play has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of RTL play's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pickx's.
RTL play ships an update every 11 days, Pickx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTL play | Pickx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (30 ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTL Belgium | Proximus |
Customer experience
RTL play
Pickx
In-app purchases
RTL play
No in-app purchases
Pickx
No in-app purchases
