Comparison

CST ON vs Pixel IPTV

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

Head to head
About

CST ON

Features
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CST ON é a nova forma de ver televisão no seu iPhone e iPad — simples, rápida e sempre consigo. Veja televisão onde estiver, a qualquer momento. Desfrute da TVS, RTP África e Reino Infantil (com mais canais em breve!), com qualidade adaptada à sua ligação e uma experiência optimizada para utilização em mobilidade — sempre sem gastar dados móveis do seu tarifário CST. Perdeu um programa que queria ver? Com o CST ON, pode pausar, recuar e rever os últimos 7 dias de programação, para nunca perder aquilo que mais gosta. Ao utilizar os dados móveis do número de telemóvel CST associado à sua subscrição, o tráfego de internet é totalmente gratuito, não consumindo o seu pacote de dados. Mesmo que não tenha um pacote de dados ativo, o serviço mantém-se disponível enquanto a subscrição CST ON Móvel estiver ativa. Pode igualmente utilizar o serviço através de Wi-Fi ou outras redes de internet. >> REQUISITOS - Subscrição ativa CST ON Móvel - Ligação à internet (móvel ou Wi-Fi) - O CST ON está disponível em todo o mundo, embora alguns canais possam ter restrições geográficas fora de São Tomé e Príncipe >> PRINCIPAIS VANTAGENS DO CST ON - TV em Direto Acompanhe a emissão dos seus canais preferidos em qualquer lugar. - Grelha de Programação Veja facilmente o que está no ar e o que vai dar a seguir. - Time-Shift / Reprodução em diferido (até 7 dias) Reveja conteúdos emitidos nos últimos 7 dias, sempre que quiser. - Replay TV / Rever do início Volte ao início de qualquer programa em emissão com apenas um toque. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) / Imagem-na-Imagem Continue a ver TV enquanto usa outras apps no seu iPhone ou iPad.

About

Pixel IPTV

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Watch your IPTV subscription on iPhone and Apple TV, with a proper programme guide, Picture in Picture, offline downloads and up to four channels at once. Pixel IPTV is a player: you bring your own M3U link or Xtream Codes login from your provider, and the app organises everything — channels, movies and series with artwork, synopses and where you left off. The app does not include, sell or host any channels or content. FEATURES • Plays M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts • Universal codec support via the bundled VLC engine — HLS, MPEG-TS, MP4, MKV and more • Intuitive gesture controls — swipe horizontally to zap channels, vertical drag for brightness/volume, double-tap to seek • Full Lock Screen + Control Center playback controls — play/pause, seek, scrubber, channel info and EPG programme as it changes • AirPlay + Chromecast casting (Pro) • Continue Watching across live channels, movies, and series • Series tracking with new-episode notifications (Pro) • EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) with global programme search and per-programme alerts • Catch-up "My List" — save EPG programmes once, the app routes you to live, server-side catch-up or a reminder depending on time • Siri Shortcuts — "Play C1", "Resume watching", "Search" via AppIntents (Pro) • TMDB and TVDB enrichment — posters, backdrops, synopses, and cast (Pro) • Trakt.tv scrobbling — optional, off by default • Kids Mode with PIN — hides adult-tagged categories automatically • Multiple profiles • iCloud sync — favourites, profile, watch progress and catch-up bookmarks on every device under your Apple ID • Watch statistics — your top channels, total time, and trends PRIVACY FIRST • No analytics, no tracking, no advertising identifiers • Credentials stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain • Sync uses Apple iCloud Key-Value Storage under your own Apple ID • Full Privacy Policy at https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/privacy.html PRO UNLOCK Your first Pro subscription starts with 1 week free — once per Apple ID. Nothing is charged during the free week; it converts automatically into the subscription you chose unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. • Pixel IPTV Pro Annual — €9.99/year, auto-renewable subscription. • Pixel IPTV Pro Monthly — €1.99/month, auto-renewable subscription. • Pixel IPTV Pro Lifetime — €29.99, one-time payment, no subscription, no renewal. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Switching between Annual and Monthly is handled by Apple as a plan change within the same group. Free tier: 1 active playlist, 2 favourite channels, 2 favourite movies. Metadata enrichment (posters, synopses, cast), Picture in Picture, AirPlay, Chromecast, downloads and global search are Pro. LEGAL Pixel IPTV is a generic media player. You are responsible for ensuring your IPTV subscription is legal in your jurisdiction. We do not provide, sell, or recommend any IPTV service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/privacy.html SUPPORT Email: support@hdaio.com Support: https://heldaio.github.io/pixel-iptv-legal/support.html

Screenshots

CST ON2 screens
Pixel IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CST ON at none against Pixel IPTV's 3. CST ON also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Pixel IPTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. Pixel IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CST ON asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CST ON ships an update every 2 months, Pixel IPTV every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
CST ON versus Pixel IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCST ONPixel IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCompanhia Santomense de TelecomunicaçõesHelder Daio

In-app purchases

None

CST ON

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel IPTV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pixel IPTV Pro Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pixel IPTV Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is CST ON free?
CST ON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel IPTV free?
Pixel IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CST ON or Pixel IPTV have ads?
CST ON shows ads; Pixel IPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, CST ON or Pixel IPTV?
CST ON ships an update every 2 months, and Pixel IPTV every 8 days. Most recently, CST ON was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pixel IPTV on October 24, 2026.

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