Comparison

BananaPlayer vs Plivot

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

Head to head
About

BananaPlayer

A streamlined IPTV player for Apple devices. Easily load M3U playlists or connect to Xtream servers to watch your channels with a clean interface. Supports favorites, search, and high-quality playback.

Highlights
  • Load M3U playlists
  • Connect to Xtream servers
  • Manage multiple playlists
  • Filter and search channels
  • Save favorites
  • Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay
  • 4K and HDR playback
Features
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Tired of clunky IPTV apps? BananaPlayer is a simple, fast IPTV player built to feel right at home on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. No confusing menus, no cluttered interfaces — just your channels, ready to watch. - Load M3U playlists or connect to Xtream servers - Manage multiple playlists - Filter and search your channels - Save favorites - Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay - 4K and HDR playback - Available on Apple TV, Mac and iPhone BananaPlayer does not include any content. You provide your own playlists and are responsible for the content you access.

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

BananaPlayer4 screens
Plivot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BananaPlayer at none against Plivot's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Plivot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BananaPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BananaPlayer ships an update every 6 days, Plivot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BananaPlayer versus Plivot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBananaPlayerPlivot
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin NærøCedric Schoenecker

In-app purchases

None

BananaPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plivot

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

Questions

Is BananaPlayer free?
BananaPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plivot free?
Plivot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BananaPlayer or Plivot have ads?
Neither BananaPlayer nor Plivot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BananaPlayer or Plivot?
BananaPlayer ships an update every 6 days, and Plivot every 10 days. Most recently, BananaPlayer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Plivot on October 20, 2026.

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