Comparison

Ping TV vs NextUp

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

Head to head
About

Ping TV

Features
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Ping TV is a video platform where creators share original content and connect with viewers. Watch live streams, discover videos, support your favorite creators with gifts, and build communities around shared interests.

About

NextUp

Features
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NextUp helps you keep up with the TV shows you care about. Track series you’re watching, build a personal watchlist, and get notified when new episodes are released. Discover trending and popular shows, check detailed episode information, and stay organized across your viewing routine. Features: β€’ Track your favorite TV shows in one place β€’ Build and manage a personal watchlist β€’ Get alerts when new episodes are released β€’ Discover trending, popular, and upcoming series β€’ View episode details, cast, and show information β€’ See where a show is available to watch β€’ Add upcoming episodes to your calendar β€’ Use the iOS home screen widget for quick access NextUp Premium unlocks: β€’ Unlimited tracking β€’ Ad-free experience β€’ Early notifications β€’ Streaming platform visibility β€’ Premium calendar and organization features NextUp is built for people who want a cleaner, simpler way to stay on top of their shows without missing new episodes. Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Content data is provided by TMDB. Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextup-support.vercel.app

Screenshots

Ping TV3 screens
NextUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ping TV at none against NextUp's 2. Ping TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). NextUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NextUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ping TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping TV ships an update every 2 days, NextUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Ping TV versus NextUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPing TVNextUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRYAN MICHAEL BRIGHTHasan Mert OZTAT

In-app purchases

None

Ping TV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NextUp

Subscriptions2
  • English$0.991 Month
  • English$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Ping TV free?
Ping TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextUp free?
NextUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ping TV or NextUp have ads?
Ping TV shows ads; NextUp does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping TV or NextUp?
Ping TV ships an update every 2 days, and NextUp every 2 months. Most recently, Ping TV was updated on October 2, 2026 and NextUp on October 14, 2026.

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