Ping TV vs Cathode Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ping TV
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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.
Cathode Player
A native video viewer for following channels and watching content across your Apple devices. Enjoy a fast, lightweight experience with features like picture-in-picture, background audio, and cross-device sync via iCloud. Discover new content with curated channel suggestions.
- Follow channels and view latest videos
- Search for videos and channels
- Native player with picture-in-picture and background audio
- Save videos to Watch Later
- Cross-device playback progress sync
- Curated channel suggestions
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Cathode is a clean, native video viewer for following channels and watching content on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built with SwiftUI for a fast, lightweight experience. FEATURES • Follow channels and see all their latest videos in one feed • Search for videos and channels • Watch shorts and regular videos with a native player • Picture-in-picture, background audio, and AirPlay support • Save videos to Watch Later • Pick up where you left off — playback progress syncs across your devices via your private iCloud account • Read comments • Compact mini-player while you keep browsing • Curated channel suggestions across Tech, Science, Programming, Cooking, and Lifestyle to help you get started CROSS-DEVICE SYNC Watch Later, history, and saved channels are stored in your private iCloud account so they are always with you. Nothing is sent to our servers. PRIVACY Cathode does not collect personal information, has no analytics, and does not require an account. Your data stays on your device or in your private iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cathode Player at none against Ping TV's shown. Ping TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ping TV ships an update every 2 days, Cathode Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping TV | Cathode Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RYAN MICHAEL BRIGHT | Zabir Raihan |
In-app purchases
Ping TV
No in-app purchases
Cathode Player
No in-app purchases
