Comparison

BrokeFlix vs PlavioTV

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

Head to head
About

BrokeFlix

Features
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Stream live TV on your Mac and iPhone with the channels you already have. BrokeFlix brings your playlist to life with CarPlay, Picture-in-Picture, and a gorgeous native experience. Just provide one or more channel playlists, and it will organize all the channels by category, country and language, and it will let you verify which channels are working properly. The iPhone and Mac versions can sync preferences between them.

About

PlavioTV

Features
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PlavioTV is a premium IPTV content hub designed for users who want a more refined way to organize, search, and enjoy their own streaming sources. Built for iPhone and iPad, PlavioTV brings your playlists together in a polished, modern experience focused on clarity, speed, and control. Whether you are managing a personal library or browsing live channels, everything feels streamlined and easy to access. With support for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources, PlavioTV helps you keep your content organized and ready to watch. Why users choose PlavioTV: • Premium interface built for a modern viewing experience • Universal search to quickly find channels and content across your library • Smart organization for playlists, categories, and browsing • Smooth playback experience designed for everyday use • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with native iOS gestures • EPG support for live TV programming guide • Cross-device cloud sync (Premium) • Parental controls Optional Premium subscription unlocks: • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists • Full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • Cross-device cloud sync • Priority support Plavio Premium is offered as auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. PlavioTV is ideal for users who want more than a basic player. It is built to feel like a premium content management experience, combining elegant design with practical tools for discovering and accessing your own media sources faster. Important notice: PlavioTV does not provide channels, movies, or media content. PlavioTV is a media player and content management app for user-added sources only. Users must provide their own legal playlists, accounts, or streaming access. Privacy Policy: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/terms

Screenshots

BrokeFlix2 screens
PlavioTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrokeFlix at none against PlavioTV's 2. BrokeFlix also leads on ads (none vs shown). PlavioTV's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PlavioTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BrokeFlix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
BrokeFlix versus PlavioTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrokeFlixPlavioTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQuint Books LLCHalil Ibrahim OZDEMIR

In-app purchases

None

BrokeFlix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlavioTV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BrokeFlix free?
BrokeFlix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlavioTV free?
PlavioTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrokeFlix or PlavioTV have ads?
PlavioTV shows ads; BrokeFlix does not.

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