Comparison

DC Player vs PlavioTV

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

Head to head
About

DC Player

Stream Live TV, movies, and series on your device using IPTV playlists. Easily manage your content with features like a TV guide, search, favorites, and continue watching.

Highlights
  • IPTV playlist support
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming
  • TV Guide (EPG)
  • Background playback
  • Favorites and continue watching lists
  • Language and subtitle switching
Features
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DC Player is a video player application that provides support for the playback of IPTV. You can watch Live TV, Movies and Series in your device. The application allows to import playlists by using xtream API Features Overview: - Live TV, Movies and Series Streaming Supported - Easy access - Play all stream in background mode, with native controls - TV Guide (EPG List) - Sorting and searching (Live tv, Movies, Series) - Possibility to add to favorites (Live tv, Movies, Series) - Continue watching list (Movie, Series) - Player: Language switching - Player: Subtitle switching - Explicit content control DISCLAIMER: • Note: DC Player doesn't provide any playlists or other digital content.Ā  • The channels and pictures in the screenshots are for demonstration purposes only. • No media or content is provided or included by DC Player. • Users are responsible for their own content. • There is no affiliation between DC Player and any third-party provider. • We do not support copyright-protected material being streamed without the authorization of the copyright holder.

About

PlavioTV

Features
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PlavioTV is a premium IPTV content hub designed for users who want a more refined way to organize, search, and enjoy their own streaming sources. Built for iPhone and iPad, PlavioTV brings your playlists together in a polished, modern experience focused on clarity, speed, and control. Whether you are managing a personal library or browsing live channels, everything feels streamlined and easy to access. With support for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources, PlavioTV helps you keep your content organized and ready to watch. Why users choose PlavioTV: • Premium interface built for a modern viewing experience • Universal search to quickly find channels and content across your library • Smart organization for playlists, categories, and browsing • Smooth playback experience designed for everyday use • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with native iOS gestures • EPG support for live TV programming guide • Cross-device cloud sync (Premium) • Parental controls Optional Premium subscription unlocks: • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists • Full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • Cross-device cloud sync • Priority support Plavio Premium is offered as auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. PlavioTV is ideal for users who want more than a basic player. It is built to feel like a premium content management experience, combining elegant design with practical tools for discovering and accessing your own media sources faster. Important notice: PlavioTV does not provide channels, movies, or media content. PlavioTV is a media player and content management app for user-added sources only. Users must provide their own legal playlists, accounts, or streaming access. Privacy Policy: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/terms

Screenshots

DC Player3 screens
PlavioTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DC Player at none against PlavioTV's 2. DC Player also leads on ads (none vs shown). PlavioTV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlavioTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DC Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DC Player ships an update every 4 months, PlavioTV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
DC Player versus PlavioTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDC PlayerPlavioTV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB80 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDAAP coders, S.L.Halil Ibrahim OZDEMIR

In-app purchases

None

DC Player

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlavioTV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DC Player free?
DC Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlavioTV free?
PlavioTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DC Player or PlavioTV have ads?
PlavioTV shows ads; DC Player does not.
Which is updated more often, DC Player or PlavioTV?
DC Player ships an update every 4 months, and PlavioTV every 3 days. Most recently, DC Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and PlavioTV on October 19, 2026.

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