Comparison

TVPRO Player vs Purplecast

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Netflix-style interface
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Live TV and sports hub
  • Resume playback
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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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 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 - Fire TV and Android TV support with full D-pad navigation - 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

About

Purplecast

This app helps you track TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts in one place. Organize your media, discover new content with personalized recommendations, and engage with a community of fellow entertainment enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Track TV shows by season and episode
  • Organize video game playlists
  • Follow podcasts and track episodes
  • Discover personalized recommendations
  • Rate, review, and discuss content
  • Sync library across devices
  • Import and export entertainment data
Features
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Purplecast is your personal entertainment tracker for TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts all in one beautifully organized place. Build your library, record what you've watched, played, or listened to, and discover what to enjoy next. Whether you're catching up on a series, exploring new movies, working through your gaming backlog, or following your favorite podcasts, Purplecast makes it easy to stay organized. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Discover recommendations based on your viewing, gaming, and listening history. Browse personalized suggestions and save the titles that catch your interest. TRACK YOUR ENTERTAINMENT • Track TV shows by season and episode • Save movies and mark them as watched • Organize your video game playlist and record completed games • Follow podcasts and track individual episodes • View upcoming TV episodes, movie releases, and game releases • Mark all existing podcast episodes as listened to when catching up RATE, REVIEW, AND DISCUSS • Rate TV shows, movies, games, podcasts, and individual episodes • Write and share reviews • Explore ratings and reviews from other Purplecast members • Discuss TV episodes, movies, games, podcasts, and podcast episodes • Reply to comments and mention other community members • Report or block users and content when needed DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT • Explore popular, trending, and top-rated entertainment • Find where movies and TV shows are available to stream • Browse detailed descriptions, genres, release information, and related titles • Receive notifications when new episodes are released • Get personalized suggestions based on the entertainment you already enjoy YOUR PROFILE AND HISTORY • View your recently watched, played, and listened-to history • Explore ratings, favorites, statistics, and top genres • Create a community profile and choose which sections are publicly visible • Visit other members' profiles through reviews and discussions • Sync your library and progress across your devices IMPORT, EXPORT, AND WIDGETS • Import existing entertainment history from supported services • Export your library, history, ratings, reviews, and other account data • Add iOS widgets for quick access to upcoming releases and unwatched totals • Choose light mode, dark mode, or match your device settings PURPLECAST PLUS Purplecast Plus is an optional supporter membership that helps fund servers, data updates, notifications, and continued development. Members receive early access to selected features and a distinctive Plus member badge. Spend less time remembering where you left off, and more time enjoying what comes next. This app is governed by Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TVPRO Player4 screens
Purplecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Purplecast at weekly against TVPRO Player's fortnightly. TVPRO Player's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TVPRO Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Purplecast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TVPRO Player against 5.0 for Purplecast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVPRO Player ships an update fortnightly, Purplecast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TVPRO Player versus Purplecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVPRO PlayerPurplecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlbert Kyei-MensahPurple Hat Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

TVPRO Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Purplecast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TVPRO Player

Subscriptions2
  • TVPRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • TVPRO Monthly$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • TVPRO Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Purplecast

Subscriptions1
  • Purplecast Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is TVPRO Player free?
TVPRO Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purplecast free?
Purplecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TVPRO Player or Purplecast?
TVPRO Player and Purplecast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TVPRO Player or Purplecast have ads?
Neither TVPRO Player nor Purplecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVPRO Player or Purplecast?
TVPRO Player ships an update fortnightly, and Purplecast weekly. Most recently, TVPRO Player was updated on October 3, 2026 and Purplecast on October 12, 2026.

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