Comparison

TVPODS vs Aurora BOX

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

Head to head
About

TVPODS

This app combines an M3U player with a podcast client, offering seamless streaming and podcast listening in one interface. It supports various streaming protocols and allows for local storage or iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • M3U and VOD playback
  • Supports HLS, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP
  • Podcast discovery and subscription
  • Local on-device storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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TVPods is a beautifully designed IPTV and podcast client that brings together streaming and podcast listening in one elegant app. Key Features: • Powerful IPTV & VOD Playback Supports M3U playlists /Xtream Code/ Stalker Portal and VOD playback, with compatibility for multiple streaming protocols including HLS, HTTP, RTSP, and RTMP. • EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support • Support M3U playback • Podcast Discovery and Listening Search, subscribe to, and play your favorite podcasts with a smooth and intuitive experience. • Flexible Data Storage Local on-device storage for fast access iCloud sync to keep your data consistent across devices TVPods is built for users who value both functionality and design, delivering a seamless media and podcast experience across your Apple devices. URL Scheme: 1. open TVPlayer directly using: tvpods://play?url=your_link URL Scheme Parameters url — Required. The channel URL. tvg-name — Optional. The channel name. tvg-logo — Optional. The channel logo. tvg-id — Optional. The channel ID, used for EPG matching. http-user-agent — Optional. Sets the HTTP User-Agent. http-referer — Optional. Sets the HTTP Referer. 2. Import subscription tvpods://import?url=your_subscription_link Disclaimer: This app doesn't provide, contain or distribute any VOD/M3U/Stalker Portal/Xtream Codes resources. All sources are provided and entered by the users. Users must provide copyright-free contents or ensure they have acquired the copyrights to play videos in this app. Icons used in this app are from Flaticon. https://www.flaticon.com/

About

Aurora BOX

Features
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Automatically matches XMLTV EPG data to entries in the user's own playlists. Fast switching between multiple audio tracks, with no overload or stuttering. Fast switching across subtitle formats (WebVTT, TTML/STPP, DVB, CEA-608/708), where other players require a long wait when changing subtitle tracks. First player on the Apple TV platform to support importing playlists with #KODIPROP directives. We plan to develop Aurora BOX into a cross-platform player. Supports high-bitrate media playback up to 8K/4K/HDR/HDR10.

Screenshots

TVPODS4 screens
Aurora BOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora BOX at none against TVPODS's 1. Aurora BOX also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). TVPODS's advantage is iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). 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. TVPODS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aurora BOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVPODS ships an update weekly, Aurora BOX every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TVPODS versus Aurora BOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVPODSAurora BOX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOMedia Ltd.WONG Ka Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TVPODS

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99
None

Aurora BOX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVPODS free?
TVPODS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurora BOX free?
Aurora BOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVPODS or Aurora BOX have ads?
Neither TVPODS nor Aurora BOX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVPODS or Aurora BOX?
TVPODS ships an update weekly, and Aurora BOX every 3 days. Most recently, TVPODS was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aurora BOX on October 31, 2026.

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