# TVNZ+ vs Pippin

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.

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 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TVNZ+ | Pippin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvnz-plus/id592636641/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **50** | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Television New Zealand Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/329786383) | [Liam Morris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783976417) |

## What reviewers say

### TVNZ+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvnz-plus/id592636641)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 💡 Useful for a free app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smooth streaming performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to resume watching
- 🔌 Unreliable casting/connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pippin/id6783976415)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pippin Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pippin Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Pippin Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TVNZ+ free?

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

### Is Pippin free?

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

### Do TVNZ+ or Pippin have ads?

TVNZ+ shows ads; Pippin does not.

### Which is updated more often, TVNZ+ or Pippin?

TVNZ+ ships an update fortnightly, and Pippin weekly. Most recently, TVNZ+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pippin on October 15, 2026.

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