# Nova Play vs bgtime.tv

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nova Play at free with in-app purchases against bgtime.tv's subscription. bgtime.tv's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 12%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Play sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and bgtime.tv sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nova Play ships an update fortnightly, bgtime.tv monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Play | bgtime.tv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bgtimetv/id1093760355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Broadcasting Group EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/555346944) | [Jordan Vichev](https://appshunter.io/developer/983575870) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-play/id622633000)

Watch your favorite Nova TV shows for free on your iPhone and iPad. Stream live or catch up on paused episodes, with options to subscribe to shows and cast to your TV via Airplay. Content availability may vary due to licensing.

**Highlights:** Watch favorite shows anywhere, Stream via 3G or WiFi, Airplay support for TV viewing, Subscribe to favorite shows, Resume paused episodes, View watch history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly auto-renewable package | $2.99 | per month |
| 3-Month auto-renewable Package | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual auto-renewable package | $24.99 | per year |
| TVOD title 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TVOD title 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TVOD title 2.49 | $1.99 | one-time |


### bgtime.tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bgtimetv/id1093760355)

Stream Bulgarian television channels live or catch up on recorded content. Access a variety of channels with flexible monthly subscription options. Manage your subscription and enjoy content on your preferred devices.

**Highlights:** Live Bulgarian TV streaming, Recorded content playback, Monthly subscription options, Automatic renewal management, Cross-device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $12.49 | per month |
| 1 Month Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 month + DiemaXtra | $19.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Full Access | $62.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months | $65.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months | $68.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $107.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Full Access | $109.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $119.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $124.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Play free?

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

### Is bgtime.tv free?

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

### Do Nova Play or bgtime.tv have ads?

Nova Play shows ads; bgtime.tv does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Play or bgtime.tv?

Nova Play ships an update fortnightly, and bgtime.tv monthly. Most recently, Nova Play was updated on September 23, 2026 and bgtime.tv on September 24, 2026.

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