Comparison

Pocket STB vs Captivox

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

Head to head
About

Pocket STB

Stream Live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this modern player. Enjoy offline downloads, account syncing, and a clean, intuitive interface for effortless navigation and playback.

Highlights
  • Live TV, Movies, and Series streaming
  • Offline downloads for supported content
  • Account sync across devices
  • Stalker, Xtream, and M3U playlist support
  • Fast, smooth media playback
  • Intuitive, redesigned interface
Features
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Pocket STB is a modern IPTV player built for fast, smooth, and effortless streaming. Connect your supported IPTV service and enjoy your Live TV channels, Movies, and Series — all in one clean, well-organized app. WHAT'S NEW We've made Pocket STB more powerful and more convenient: • Offline Downloads — save supported content and watch it later without a connection • Account Sync — keep your accounts and setup synced across the same device • Refreshed UI/UX — a smoother, cleaner interface designed for faster navigation MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS & PLAYLISTS Pocket STB gives you the flexibility to connect the way you want: • Stalker portal support • Xtream account support • M3U / M3U8 playlist support KEY FEATURES • Live TV, Movies, and Series support • Stalker, Xtream, and M3U / M3U8 compatibility • Offline downloads for supported content • Account sync on the same device • Categorized, well-organized content lists • Fast, smooth media playback • Feature-rich built-in media player • Simple setup and easy login • Redesigned, intuitive interface A BETTER WAY TO WATCH Pocket STB is made for people who want a flexible IPTV player with a clean interface, reliable playback, and support for multiple streaming formats. Just add your authorized credentials or playlist and start watching. IMPORTANT Pocket STB is a media player only. It does not provide, include, or sell any channels, content, or subscriptions. Pocket STB plays content from your own IPTV provider. You must add your own valid subscription, portal, or playlist source. Offline download availability depends on your provider and the rights associated with your content. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketstb.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.pocketstb.com/terms-of-use

About

Captivox

Features
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Captivox brings audio descriptions (AD) and closed captions (CC) to any screen — your TV, cinema, or a friend's device. Before your viewing session, download the AD or CC track for the content you want to watch. Then open the app, press Start Listening, and Captivox will sync your downloaded track to what's playing using acoustic fingerprinting — no Bluetooth, no HDMI, no special hardware needed. Features: • Automatic sync in under 2 seconds • Audio descriptions for blind and low-vision users • Closed captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users • Works offline after content is downloaded • Full VoiceOver and TalkBack accessibility support • Haptic feedback throughout the interface Captivox works with content from participating providers. Download the track in advance and enjoy fully accessible viewing anywhere.

Screenshots

Pocket STB4 screens
Captivox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Captivox at none against Pocket STB's 3. Pocket STB's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Pocket STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Captivox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket STB ships an update every 9 days, Captivox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket STB versus Captivox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket STBCaptivox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAavitech Solutions Private LimitedNovantic AI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket STB

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Unlock Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$29.99
None

Captivox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket STB free?
Pocket STB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Captivox free?
Captivox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket STB or Captivox have ads?
Neither Pocket STB nor Captivox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket STB or Captivox?
Pocket STB ships an update every 9 days, and Captivox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket STB was updated on October 26, 2026 and Captivox on October 24, 2026.

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