Comparison

TiViConPLAY vs Cinéphile

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

Head to head
About

TiViConPLAY

Features
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TiViCon PLAY brings your entertainment together — live TV, movies, recordings, and more — in one simple, powerful app. Stay connected to your favorite channels and programs anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re watching live broadcasts or catching up on-demand, TiViCon PLAY gives you the freedom to enjoy TV the way you want. Key Features: Live TV Streaming – Watch your favorite channels in real time. Movies & On-Demand – Discover and play films whenever you want. Interactive Program Guide – Explore schedules with a clear and easy-to-use EPG. Favorites – Save and access your preferred channels and content quickly. Recordings – Replay recorded programs anytime. Seamless Connectivity – Works effortlessly with your TiViCon dongle or set-top box. Enjoy smooth performance, a clean dark interface, and the convenience of having all your TV in one app.

About

Cinéphile

Features
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Cinéphile is a beautifully simple way to track the movies and TV shows you watch. Keep a Watchlist of everything you want to see, mark films and episodes as Watched, and build your own custom lists to organize by mood, theme, or whatever you like. TRACK EVERYTHING - One-tap Watchlist and Watched lists - Episode-by-episode progress for TV shows, with automatic completion tracking - Unlimited custom lists with colour tags - Filter and sort any list by title, rating, year, or date added KNOW YOUR TASTE - A personal profile with hours watched and your most-watched genres - Watch your viewing habits add up over time RICH DETAILS - Gorgeous movie and show pages with cast, ratings, runtime, and artwork - Where-to-watch streaming availability for your region - Fast search across a huge catalogue of films and series PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your library lives on your device. No account, no sign-up. Cinéphile pairs a clean, glass-inspired interface with everything a film and TV lover needs to remember what they have seen and decide what to watch next. Terms of Use: https://unifiedsense.com/assets/terms.html

Screenshots

TiViConPLAY4 screens
Cinéphile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TiViConPLAY at none against Cinéphile's 3. Cinéphile's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cinéphile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TiViConPLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TiViConPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, Cinéphile every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TiViConPLAY versus Cinéphile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiViConPLAYCinéphile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTiViCon Co., Ltd.Dal Rupnik

In-app purchases

None

TiViConPLAY

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinéphile

Subscriptions2
  • Cinéphile Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cinéphile Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cinéphile Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TiViConPLAY free?
TiViConPLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinéphile free?
Cinéphile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TiViConPLAY or Cinéphile have ads?
Neither TiViConPLAY nor Cinéphile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TiViConPLAY or Cinéphile?
TiViConPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cinéphile every 5 days. Most recently, TiViConPLAY was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cinéphile on November 5, 2026.

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