Comparison

PickFlick vs Plivot

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

Head to head
About

PickFlick

This app unifies movie tracking, TV show management, and live sports monitoring across Apple devices. It acts as a playback engine, allowing users to stream content from their own sources with a comprehensive TV guide and real-time scores. Users are responsible for providing their own legal content.

Highlights
  • Unified movie and TV show tracking
  • Live sports monitoring with real-time scores
  • Universal iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Customizable release alerts
  • Playback engine for M3U, M3U8, and Xtream Codes
  • AirPlay and casting support
Features
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PickFlick is your media companion that bridges the gap between discovery and playback. Designed exclusively for the Apple ecosystem, it unifies your movie tracking, TV show management, and live sports monitoring into a single experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Whether you are planning your week of entertainment on your phone, managing your library on Mac, or immersing yourself in spatial computing on Apple Vision Pro, PickFlick keeps everything in sync and ready to play. Beyond just a watchlist, PickFlick is a powerful playback engine and live sports hub. Connect your own media sources to stream directly within the app, complete with a comprehensive TV guide that puts every game and premiere at your fingertips. PICKFLICK FEATURES: Watchlist and Tracker Unified Database: Browse millions of movies and TV shows with rich metadata, cast details, trailers, and ratings powered by TMDB. Smart Release Alerts: Customized notifications ensure you never miss a season premiere or theatrical release. Universal iCloud Sync: Your library flows with you across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Discovery Tools: Explore curated collections and find where your favorite content is available to stream. Live Sports and TV Guide Real-Time Scores: View live scoreboards and game statuses for major leagues and tournaments globally. Dynamic TV Guide: Visualize what is airing now with a beautiful, timeline-based EPG that supports multiple playlist sources. Team Matchups: Deep dive into game details with schedule integration to know exactly when your team is playing. Multi-Stream Viewing: Watch multiple events simultaneously with advanced picture-in-picture and split-view capabilities. Powerful Playback Engine Universal Streaming: Native support for OTT playlists (M3U, M3U8), Xtream Codes, and custom media URLs. AirPlay and Casting: Effortlessly cast your streams to AirPlay-enabled speakers and displays. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: PickFlick is a media management and playback tool. The application itself is empty and does not contain any pre-loaded video content, channels, or streams. Users are solely responsible for providing their own content. You must supply your own legal playlists, streaming URLs, or content files. PickFlick has no affiliation with any third-party providers and does not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission. Use PickFlick to organize and enjoy the content you legally own or subscribe to. Unlock the full potential of your media life. Download PickFlick today and experience the future of tracking, watching, and cheering. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plivot

Features
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Elevate your viewing experience with Plivot, the media player designed for your personal content sources. Seamlessly integrate Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, WebDAV, and FTP servers into one powerful, unified library. Important: Plivot is a media player only and does not provide, sell, or include any content. Access to live TV channels, movies, or series requires your own third-party subscription or media source (Xtream Codes provider, M3U playlist, etc.), purchased separately from your provider. Key Features: - Universal Hub: Easily connect your favorite sources (Xtream, M3U, WebDAV, FTP, and more). - Liquid Glass Dark Design: Navigate through a stunning, fluid interface optimized for a cinematic feel. - 4K HDR Compatible: Experience your content in crystal-clear quality with our high-performance player. - Advanced Tools: Stay organized with a dynamic EPG timeline, custom categories visiblity, and a robust favorites system. - Rich Metadata: Get the latest ratings, trailers, and deep-dive info via full TMDB integration. Your media deserves a world-class stage. Experience the future of streaming with Plivot. (Note: Plivot does not provide any content) Privacy Policy: https://plivot.app/legal Terms of Use: https://plivot.app/legal

Screenshots

PickFlick4 screens
Plivot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PickFlick at every 2 days against Plivot's every 10 days. PickFlick also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PickFlick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Plivot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PickFlick ships an update every 2 days, Plivot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PickFlick versus Plivot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickFlickPlivot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPickFlickCedric Schoenecker

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PickFlick

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium - Early Adopter$39.99
2 purchases

Plivot

Subscriptions2
  • Plivot Plus$2.991 Month
  • Plivot Plus7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is PickFlick free?
PickFlick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plivot free?
Plivot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PickFlick or Plivot have ads?
Neither PickFlick nor Plivot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PickFlick or Plivot?
PickFlick ships an update every 2 days, and Plivot every 10 days. Most recently, PickFlick was updated on October 1, 2026 and Plivot on October 3, 2026.

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