Comparison

Multiview App vs PlayGridX

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

Head to head
About

Multiview App

Watch multiple live TV channels simultaneously on your device. This app supports HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex, allowing you to customize layouts and switch audio easily. Ideal for sports fans and news junkies who need to monitor several streams at once.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous channel viewing (up to 4)
  • HDHomeRun, Tablo, and Plex support
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Smart audio switching
  • Favorite channels and layout presets
  • Fullscreen mode
Features
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Bring the live TV, IPTV, cameras, recordings, and media libraries you already use into one flexible player for iPhone and iPad. Multiview lets you watch up to four compatible channels or feeds simultaneously. Follow overlapping games, monitor breaking news, keep an eye on cameras, or combine different sources without constantly switching apps. WATCH YOUR WAY • Watch one, two, three, or four streams • Choose layouts optimized for portrait and landscape • Tap a stream to switch the primary audio • Open any stream fullscreen • Continue watching with Picture in Picture • Swap streams without rebuilding the rest of your layout • Save favorite combinations as reusable layouts • Choose alternate sources and audio tracks when available CONNECT YOUR SOURCES • Discover compatible HDHomeRun devices • Connect Tablo Gen 3 and Gen 4 devices • Sign in to Plex Media Server • Connect to a Jellyfin server • Add M3U playlists or Xtream Codes IPTV services • Import XMLTV program-guide data • Add RTSP, RTSPS, HLS, HTTP, and HTTPS camera or live video feeds • Pan, tilt, and zoom supported ONVIF cameras HOME, GUIDE, LIBRARY, AND LAYOUTS Start from the Home screen, browse live channels in the Guide, explore compatible recordings and media in the Library, and manage saved combinations from the Layouts tab. Filter channels by category or source, manage favorites and hidden channels, and quickly return to recently watched content. The Library brings supported movies, shows, episodes, recordings, and on-demand content together from connected Plex, Jellyfin, and Tablo sources. Resume supported content where you left off and browse shows by season and episode. FREE TO TRY Single-stream viewing is free. Try multiview mode with three 15-minute trials. A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited multiview and saved layouts, with no recurring Multiview subscription. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later • At least one compatible source or direct video feed • Sufficient tuners, connections, or simultaneous streams • Performance depends on your network and source devices Multiview does not provide television channels, IPTV service, playlists, subscriptions, or media. You are responsible for having permission to access any content or streams you add. Provider services and subscriptions are separate. Multiview is not affiliated with HDHomeRun, Tablo, Plex, Jellyfin, or IPTV providers.

About

PlayGridX

This app is a professional-grade video player for Apple devices, supporting HD and 4K playback in various formats. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background playback, and customizable settings for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • HD & 4K video playback
  • Supports all major video formats
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Background playback
  • Subtitle support
  • Customizable playback settings
Features
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PlayGridX – HD & 4K Video Player PlayGridX is a professional-grade video player that transforms your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV into a complete media hub. It supports all major video formats, including HD and 4K, delivering smooth, high-quality playback with effortless performance. Enjoy your favorite content anywhere with full subtitle support, Picture-in-Picture mode, and background playback for uninterrupted viewing. Customize your experience with dark mode themes and playback settings such as playback speed, mute options, and screen orientation control. PlayGridX works with a wide range of compatible media services. Users can sign in using credentials provided by any participating service or media source of their choice. Content access and availability are determined by the selected service provider, independent of PlayGridX. PlayGridX delivers a flexible, reliable, and high-performance viewing experience across all your Apple devices.

Screenshots

Multiview App4 screens
PlayGridX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlayGridX at 5.0 against Multiview App's 4.3. PlayGridX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Multiview App's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). 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. Multiview App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayGridX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayGridX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiview App has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, PlayGridX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multiview App versus PlayGridX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiview AppPlayGridX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenzelmann Labs LLCMyvue Design Llc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiview App

One-time1
  • Multiview Pro$9.99
None

PlayGridX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiview App free?
Multiview App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayGridX free?
PlayGridX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multiview App or PlayGridX?
PlayGridX is rated higher. Multiview App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PlayGridX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Multiview App or PlayGridX have ads?
Neither Multiview App nor PlayGridX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiview App or PlayGridX?
Multiview App ships an update every 4 days, and PlayGridX every 3 months. Most recently, Multiview App was updated on September 11, 2026 and PlayGridX on September 24, 2026.

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