Comparison

AnyTV vs Phone Protector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AnyTV

Stream live TV channels and download movies/episodes for offline viewing. Offers multiple profiles with iCloud sync, a mini-player for multitasking, and advanced download management. Supports various playlist formats and player engines for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Offline downloads with smart queue
  • Live Activities and widgets for download tracking
  • Multiple profiles with iCloud sync
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mini player
  • Support for M3U, M3U8, and Xtream API playlists
  • Multiple player engine options (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer)
  • Seamless channel browsing with EPG
Features
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AnyTV is the smart player for everything you already watch IPTV and M3U playlists, Xtream Codes, Plex, Jellyfin, and even SMB & DLNA network shares all in one beautifully organized app. Bring your own playlist or server and AnyTV turns it into a polished library with movie posters, cast, episodes, and a full live TV guide. Download to watch offline. Start on your iPhone, finish on your Apple TV your favorites and watch progress follow you. WHY ANYTV • One app for M3U, Xtream, Plex, Jellyfin & network shares (SMB/DLNA) • Gorgeous Movies & TV Series pages with artwork, cast & episode guides (TMDB) • Full live TV with EPG, catch-up & favorites • Offline downloads watch without a connection • Synced across iPhone, iPad & Apple TV pick up where you left off • Multiple profiles + parental controls for the whole household • Clean, fast, no-ads interface GET STARTED Add your M3U URL, Xtream login, or connect Plex / Jellyfin / a network share. That's it. NOTE: AnyTV is a media player. It does not provide any channels, movies, or content. You bring your own playlist, subscription, or media server. DOWNLOADS & OFFLINE VIEWING • Download movies and episodes in your preferred quality • Bulk download entire seasons with one tap • Season Pass: Auto-download new episodes as they're added • Smart queue with priority management • Network-aware (WiFi-only or cellular options) • Battery-conscious downloading • Live Activities showing real-time progress, speed, and ETA • Resume interrupted downloads automatically • Download protection prevents accidental deletion • Export to Files app for backup • Storage monitoring and management --- LIVE CHANNELS • Seamless channel browsing with full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • See what's playing now and what's coming next • Channel favorites and custom sorting --- MOVIES & TV SHOWS • Rich metadata powered by TMDb • Stunning posters and artwork • Detailed cast & crew information • Episode previews with descriptions • Trending and popular content discovery • Smart recommendations based on watch history • Track series progress automatically • Resume where you left off on any device --- POWERFUL PLAYER • Multiple player engines (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer) • Mini player for multitasking • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support • Background audio playback • Full subtitle support with customisation • 10-second skip forward/backward • Variable playback speed • Chromecast & AirPlay streaming • Audio track selection • Gesture controls --- PROFILE MANAGEMENT • User profiles • iCloud sync across all devices • Individual watch history per profile • Separate favorites and watchlists • Resume playback from any device • Profile-specific preferences --- SMART CONTENT ORGANIZATION • Multiple playlist support (M3U, M3U8, Xtream API) • Advanced search across all content • Category filtering and management • Hide unwanted categories • Favorites • Recently watched with smart sorting • Continue watching section --- PERSONALISATION • Premium app icon collection • Dark and light mode support • Customisable home screen • Tailored viewing experience --- PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY • Smart cache management for smooth playback • Automatic database optimisation • Background maintenance tasks • Efficient image and metadata caching • Optimised for battery life • Low data usage options --- REQUIREMENTS • Valid iCloud account for profile sync and cloud features • Your own legal IPTV playlist or media files --- VERY IMPORTANT AnyTV is a media player application. It does not provide, host, or distribute any content, playlists, or streams. You must provide your own legal content: --- DISCLAIMERS • This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb • VLCKit player is maintained by the VLC developers. AnyTV is not endorsed or certified by VLC • Screenshots are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict actual content

About

Phone Protector

Features
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Phone Protector is your ultimate mobile defense system designed to safeguard your data, detect threats, and ensure privacy at all times. With real-time monitoring, encrypted storage, and seamless permission control, it's the all-in-one tool for managing mobile safety with ease. Key Features: Call Log Monitoring Review and manage incoming and outgoing calls. Flag spam, track call timestamps, and identify potential risks directly from your call log. Permission Control Dashboard Instantly view which apps have access to location, camera, microphone, and more. Revoke or allow permissions with a tap to maintain full privacy control. Threat Detection & Reporting Get notified of suspicious activity like network pings or risky files. Each threat report includes severity level, resolution status, and scan date. Encrypted Vault Entries Securely store passwords, private notes, and sensitive data in an encrypted vault. Organize entries by type and protect them with offline access. Real-Time Threat Scan Tracker View detailed scan history and monitor threat resolution progress. Toggle options like auto-resolve and future activity monitoring for deeper control. Phone Protector works offline and delivers powerful privacy management in a clean, intuitive interface. Stay ahead of mobile threats with one tap.

Screenshots

AnyTV4 screens
Phone Protector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phone Protector at none against AnyTV's 6. Phone Protector also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18). AnyTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnyTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phone Protector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyTV ships an update every 11 days, Phone Protector every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AnyTV versus Phone Protector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyTVPhone Protector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1815 — better
Further details — not scored
Size451 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelslabAjaykumar P Bhindi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AnyTV

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
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  • Family Annually$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Limited lifetime offer$89.99
  • Limited lifetime offer$99.99
None

Phone Protector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyTV free?
AnyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Protector free?
Phone Protector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyTV or Phone Protector have ads?
Phone Protector shows ads; AnyTV does not.
Which is updated more often, AnyTV or Phone Protector?
AnyTV ships an update every 11 days, and Phone Protector every 2 days. Most recently, AnyTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phone Protector on October 3, 2026.

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