Comparison

TVPODS vs MoonSofa

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
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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 • 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

MoonSofa

Features
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MoonSofa —— 你的私人媒体沙发 连接你自己的服务器,把音乐、影视、有声书、漫画和小说装进同一个 App。 【音乐】 · 完整同步 Emby 音乐库,专辑、歌单、收藏一应俱全 · 私人雷达:根据你最近常听,每天生成专属推荐 · 全屏海报播放页、歌词与听歌报告 【影视】 · Emby 电影与剧集海报墙 · 「在看」列表自动记住每部剧追到第几集第几秒 【阅读与有声书】 · BookOrbit 小说、漫画、有声书统一入口 · 支持 Audiobookshelf 有声书独立同步 【体验】 · iCloud 同步配置与数据,换机不丢 · 液态玻璃界面,深浅色自适应 需要配合你自己搭建的 Emby / BookOrbit / Audiobookshelf 服务器使用 使用条款:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TVPODS4 screens
MoonSofa1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoonSofa at none against TVPODS's 1. MoonSofa also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MoonSofa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVPODS ships an update weekly, MoonSofa every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TVPODS versus MoonSofa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVPODSMoonSofa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB87 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCOMedia Ltd.雷雷 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TVPODS

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99
None

MoonSofa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVPODS free?
TVPODS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonSofa free?
MoonSofa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVPODS or MoonSofa have ads?
Neither TVPODS nor MoonSofa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVPODS or MoonSofa?
TVPODS ships an update weekly, and MoonSofa every 2 days. Most recently, TVPODS was updated on October 5, 2026 and MoonSofa on October 5, 2026.

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