TVPRO Player vs CouchPotatoPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVPRO Player
This app offers a premium media viewing experience with a Netflix-style interface. It organizes all your content, including live TV and sports, with features like an electronic program guide and personalized recommendations. Enjoy seamless playback with automatic progress saving and picture-in-picture support.
- Netflix-style interface
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Live TV and sports hub
- Resume playback
- Picture-in-Picture support
- Personalized recommendations
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TVPRO Player transforms how you enjoy your media. Built with a premium, Netflix-style interface, it brings all your content together in one beautifully designed app. DISCOVER & BROWSE - Cinematic spotlight banners with rich metadata - Browse movies and series with poster artwork, ratings, and descriptions - Organized by categories and groups — find what you want instantly - Full search across all your content LIVE TV & SPORTS - Live TV with Electronic Program Guide (EPG) - Cable-style TV Guide grid with mini player - Sports Hub with live scores, schedules, and game reminders - Push notifications for upcoming games CONNECT & TRACK - Trakt integration — sync your watchlist and viewing progress - Personalized recommendations right on your Home screen - Connect more of your media sources and libraries - Your addons — Connect addons from services you use. You add each one yourself by its address; TvPro does not include, recommend or link to any addons. Catalog addons add titles to your library, and stream addons provide direct playback links from services you've set up. TvPro does not include a torrent client and does not play torrent links. POWERFUL PLAYER - High-performance video playback - Resume where you left off — progress saved automatically - Picture-in-Picture support on iOS - Next episode auto-advances for series - Season and episode organization PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE - Continue Watching rail picks up right where you stopped - Favorites and Watch Later lists - Recently Added content rail - Hide or show channel groups to customize your view - Per-league sport notifications BUILT FOR ALL SCREENS - Designed for iPhone and iPad - Optimized performance for every device PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the full experience including TV Guide schedules, Continue Watching, Trakt sync, detailed metadata, and more. Free users can still browse and play content. Subscription options: - Weekly: $2.99/week - Monthly: $6.99/month - Lifetime: $24.99 (one-time purchase) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tvproplayer.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tvproplayer.com/terms
CouchPotatoPlayer
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CouchPotatoPlayer brings your own media and IPTV library together in a clear, easy-to-use player. No channels, movies, series, playlists, provider access or content subscriptions are included, sold or recommended. Add your own legally obtained Xtream Codes connection or M3U playlist. Use only sources you are authorized to access. • Live TV with an electronic program guide (EPG) • Multiple provider profiles, favorites and recently watched items • Search channels, movies, series and EPG data • Browse movies, series, seasons and episodes from your provider • Audio and subtitle selection when supplied by the source On iPhone, iPad and Apple TV: • A dedicated Apple TV interface for remote navigation • AirPlay for compatible sources and Picture in Picture on supported iPhone and iPad models • Optional encrypted provider backup and restore through your Apple account The base app is free, including Live TV and local sorting. The optional one-time Pro in-app purchase unlocks movie playback, series playback and the browser library editor. Price and purchase availability are shown in the app. Playback and feature availability depend on the provider, network, source format and device. CouchPotatoPlayer does not operate a streaming service and is not affiliated with broadcasters or content providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TVPRO Player at 15.0 against CouchPotatoPlayer's 17.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TVPRO Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CouchPotatoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVPRO Player | CouchPotatoPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Albert Kyei-Mensah | BW-TECH GmbH, IT Service fuer Systemintegration und Datensicherheit |
In-app purchases
TVPRO Player
- TVPRO Weekly$2.997 Days
- TVPRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- TVPRO Lifetime$24.99
CouchPotatoPlayer
- CouchPotatoPlayer Pro$8.99









