TVNZ+ vs Pippin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVNZ+
Stream a vast library of movies and TV shows, including local New Zealand content and international hits. Watch live TV channels, catch up on the latest episodes express from the world, and enjoy live sports for free. Personalize your viewing with profiles and receive new episode alerts.
- Hundreds of movies
- Live TV channels (TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE)
- Express from the world shows
- Live and free sports
- New episode alerts
- Personalized profiles
- Multiple device support
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It's all here. TVNZ+ has more movies, shows, news and sport than you can shake a remote at. So... what are we watching? There’s something to binge on, something to cringe at, and even some things that’ll make you double-check the deadbolts before bed. Made in NZ and from around the globe. MOVIES GALORE. Hundreds of movies waiting for you for whatever mood you're in. Comedy, Drama, Romance - we’ve got it all. SPORT, SPORT, SPORT. Catch all the action with the biggest sports and biggest stars on the planet. NEWS. We bring you the latest local and international news and current affairs. TVNZ 1, 2 and DUKE. Watch these channels live and free with TVNZ+. Too easy. TVNZ+ EVENT PASS. Unlock exclusive content with a TVNZ event pass. EXPRESS FROM THE WORLD. Bye bye spoilers. Yep, we’ve got shows the same time as the rest of the world. WATCH HOW IT SUITS YOU. Use your mobile, tablet, Chromecast or smart TV. Your call. PERSONALISED PROFILES. Everyone else in the flat or whānau can set up their own profile – happy families all round. For more info about TVNZ+, visit tvnz.co.nz
Pippin
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Pippin is a beautiful and deeply customisable Apple-native client for Plex and Jellyfin. Playback • Custom player with hardware acceleration for low battery consumption • HDR and wide codec support • Customisable subtitle styles • Search for missing subtitles online • Thumbnail scrubbing previews Make it yours • Build your own pages from custom shelves • Apply custom filters • Light or dark themes with custom accent colours • Hide spoilers for unwatched episodes Everything in one place • Combine Plex and Jellyfin servers • Seerr, Sonarr, and Radarr integrations • Ratings from IMDb, TMDb, Trakt, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and Letterboxd • Download any title (and it’s metadata) to watch offline * Search across everything Watch Together • Start a FaceTime SharePlay session to watch with friends and family • Playback stays in sync, everyone can control playback • Family Sharing for in-app purchases Note: Pippin is a media client only and requires your own Plex or Jellyfin server. Some features require a Pippin Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVNZ+ at none against Pippin's 3. TVNZ+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Pippin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price 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. Pippin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TVNZ+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
TVNZ+ ships an update fortnightly, Pippin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVNZ+ | Pippin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Television New Zealand Ltd | Liam Morris |
Bugs and requests
TVNZ+
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes or gets stuck on black screen
- Loses playback position when app is closed
- Ads repeatedly play even after content has resumed
- Casting issues cause loss of controls and playback
- Subtitles cannot be turned off
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to skip ads
- Option to turn off subtitles
- Improved resume/continue watching functionality
- Better Chromecast/casting support
- Ability to pay for ad-free experience
Pippin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TVNZ+
No in-app purchases
Pippin
- Pippin Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pippin Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- Pippin Pro - Lifetime$9.99
