Comparison

TVinfo TV vs Player for SAT>IP

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

Head to head
About

TVinfo TV

Quickly view TV schedules with detailed program information, including images and tips. Easily manage your favorite channels and set reminders for shows. Sync your preferences across devices.

Highlights
  • Clear list and grid view
  • 170+ adjustable TV channels
  • Large image galleries
  • Extensive background information
  • Show recommendations
  • Calendar integration
  • Watchlist and channel sync
Features
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TV Programm von TVinfo. Schnell sehen, was im Fernsehprogramm läuft. Mit vielen Bildern, Infos und Tipps. • Übersichtliche Listen- und Rasteransicht mit schneller Datum-/Zeitauswahl • Ca. 170 einstellbare TV Sender - teilweise mit LiveTV-Link • Große Bildergalerien und umfangreiche Hintergrund-Infos • Empfehlungen zu ausgewählten Sendungen • Sendetermine und Wiederholungen einfach in Kalender eintragen oder teilen • Merkzettel und Senderliste synchronisiert auf allen Geräten (iPhone, iPad und Website)

About

Player for SAT>IP

Features
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Player for SAT>IP is a lightweight, native player for TV and radio channels provided by a SAT>IP server (e.g. a SAT>IP-capable receiver or multiswitch) on your home network. The app automatically discovers SAT>IP servers on your local network, displays the available channel list clearly, and plays live TV and radio directly, with no detours — fast, resource-efficient, and without unnecessary frills. Features: – Automatic detection of SAT>IP servers on your home network – Clear channel and channel list management – Playback of live TV and radio in high quality – Simple, native operation without unnecessary extras – No ads, no data collection Player for SAT>IP requires its own SAT>IP server or tuner on your home network as well as your own, legally receivable TV and radio channels. No content is provided by the app itself. Privacy Policy: https://www.drentner.at/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TVinfo TV4 screens
Player for SAT>IP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Player for SAT>IP at none against TVinfo TV's shown. Player for SAT>IP also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). TVinfo TV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVinfo TV ships an update every 2 months, Player for SAT>IP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TVinfo TV versus Player for SAT>IP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVinfo TVPlayer for SAT>IP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTVinfoThomas Entner

In-app purchases

None

TVinfo TV

No in-app purchases

None

Player for SAT>IP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVinfo TV free?
TVinfo TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Player for SAT>IP free?
Player for SAT>IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVinfo TV or Player for SAT>IP have ads?
TVinfo TV shows ads; Player for SAT>IP does not.
Which is updated more often, TVinfo TV or Player for SAT>IP?
TVinfo TV ships an update every 2 months, and Player for SAT>IP every 9 days. Most recently, TVinfo TV was updated on October 12, 2026 and Player for SAT>IP on October 14, 2026.

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