# TV Pro Classic vs MagentaTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagentaTV at none against TV Pro Classic's 5. MagentaTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (208 vs 40). TV Pro Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (96% vs 77%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Pro Classic sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. MagentaTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Pro Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagentaTV has 208 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of TV Pro Classic's written reviews are positive against 77% of MagentaTV's.

TV Pro Classic ships an update every 9 days, MagentaTV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Pro Classic | MagentaTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-pro-classic-tv-programm/id652741629/reviews)** | [4.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magentatv-1-generation/id1054468721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **208** |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Live TV GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/647275632) | [Telekom Deutschland GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/930125248) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Pro Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-pro-classic-tv-programm/id652741629)

Access a comprehensive TV guide for your iPhone and iPad. Get daily overviews, set reminders for your favorite shows, and discover personalized recommendations. Enjoy high-definition images and offline access to program data.

**Highlights:** Daily TV overview, Show reminders, Personalized recommendations, High-definition images, Offline program data, Power search functionality

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Pro Gold | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Pro Gold | $10.99 | per month |
| Alles-Inklusive-Paket | $14.99 | per month |
| TV Pro Gold | $22.99 | per 6 months |
| TV Pro Gold | $29.99 | per year |


### MagentaTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magentatv-1-generation/id1054468721)

This application provides access to television and streaming content for users with specific Telekom MagentaTV plans booked before February 15, 2024. It requires an internet connection and offers features like Cloud Recorder, Download & Play, and Timeshift & Restart, with potential content restrictions based on licensing and network provider.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Cloud Recorder, Download & Play content, Timeshift & Restart functionality, Access to Telekom MagentaTV plans

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Pro Classic free?

TV Pro Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MagentaTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Pro Classic or MagentaTV?

TV Pro Classic is rated higher. TV Pro Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while MagentaTV averages 4.4 from 208 ratings.

### Do TV Pro Classic or MagentaTV have ads?

TV Pro Classic shows ads; MagentaTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Pro Classic or MagentaTV?

TV Pro Classic ships an update every 9 days, and MagentaTV every 2 months. Most recently, TV Pro Classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and MagentaTV on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*