# IBL Network vs RetroGuide.TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBL Network at none against RetroGuide.TV's 1. IBL Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetroGuide.TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IBL Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IBL Network against 5.0 for RetroGuide.TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBL Network | RetroGuide.TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibl-network/id6740934694/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroguidetv/id6816213425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TvStartup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991223339) | [Adam Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809250451) |

## What reviewers say

### IBL Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibl-network/id6740934694)

Discover exclusive creative content from independent filmmakers and artists worldwide. Stream live broadcasts, browse on-demand videos, and find new recommendations. Share your favorite content with others.

**Highlights:** Live stream broadcasts, Programming guide access, Video on demand (VOD), Search functionality, Share functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RetroGuide.TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroguidetv/id6816213425)

Transform your Plex media library into a live TV experience with automatically generated channels. Enjoy curated content, a program guide, and a built-in player that supports various media formats. Customize your viewing with themes and advanced scheduling options.

**Highlights:** Automatic channel creation from Plex library, Customizable genre, decade, and show channels, Cable-style program guide with live preview, Built-in player for various media formats, Multiple themes and CRT scanline options, Support for multiple Plex servers (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RetroGuide Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBL Network free?

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

### Is RetroGuide.TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IBL Network or RetroGuide.TV?

IBL Network and RetroGuide.TV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do IBL Network or RetroGuide.TV have ads?

RetroGuide.TV shows ads; IBL Network does not.

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