TPTV Encore vs PRCPA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TPTV Encore
Relive classic British films and TV shows anytime, anywhere. Browse a vast library of nostalgic content, with options to watch for free or subscribe for an ad-free experience. Enjoy features like pausing and resuming playback to watch on your own schedule.
- Vast library of classic British films and TV shows
- Watch on demand, anytime, every day
- Pause and resume playback
- Free viewing option
- Ad-free subscription option
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TPTV Encore is bought to you by Talking Pictures TV, your favourite classic film and TV show channel. Do you remember the thrill and excitement of Saturday Morning Pictures? Where heroes and villains and clowns and crooners, invariably in glorious black & white, would entertain you for hours. Now those glorious days return, and it’s not just for Saturday mornings. With TPTV Encore these shows are available for you to select all day, every day! So, grab your bag of popcorn and your drink on a stick, take your seat in the one-and-nines, and re-live some of the rarest gems from British film history; plundering the deepest and darkest vaults of Pinewood, Twickenham and Shepperton Studios to present a wide variety of nostalgic treats. Browse through our huge library of amazing shows that will take you back to the good old days of TV and film. You can fast forward, rewind and even stop your viewing and come back later with our amazing new service. Watch your favourite shows on your own schedule, with TPTV Encore. With Encore there is always more! With TPTV Encore you can watch for free any time, or you can choose to subscribe and get an ad-free experience!
PRCPA
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Plan your next big screen experience from the comfort of your mobile; anytime, anywhere! Getting showtimes and booking tickets at The Princess Royal Centre of Performing Arts could not be easier! Watch trailers, explore film times, and order your cinema treats in one easy to use app. Still not sure what to see? No problem! Use filters in the app to browse what’s showing now, what’s coming soon, and special performances, to help you decide. The easy to use booking system allows you to choose your film time, pick your seats, and add extras all in one simple order! Better than that, once you have finished your booking your e-tickets will be waiting for you in the app, so no need to queue to collect them at the cinema! You can also add your loyalty details so you don’t have to remember it every time you come, and have it automatically apply to the bookings you make!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PRCPA at none against TPTV Encore's shown. PRCPA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TPTV Encore ships an update every 3 months, PRCPA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TPTV Encore | PRCPA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talking Pictures TV Encore Ltd. | Collaborative Software Ltd / Admit One |
In-app purchases
TPTV Encore
No in-app purchases
PRCPA
No in-app purchases
