# Bitflinger TV vs Bengala

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bengala at freemium against Bitflinger TV's subscription. Bitflinger TV's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bitflinger TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bengala sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bitflinger TV against 5.0 for Bengala. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitflinger TV | Bengala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitflinger-tv/id6761390832/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bengala-projection-mapping/id6820595992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 27 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tim Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889289380) | [Igal Daniels](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797730348) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitflinger TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitflinger-tv/id6761390832)

This app consolidates all your streaming services into a single, fast interface. It helps you find exactly what you want to watch by filtering content and managing a dynamic watchlist. Enjoy a streamlined viewing experience without constant app switching.

**Highlights:** Unified streaming catalog, Professional-grade filtering, Dynamic 'Smart' Watchlist, Private by design, no ads or data selling, Cross-device syncing, High-performance architecture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bitflinger TV Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bitflinger TV Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Bitflinger TV Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bengala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bengala-projection-mapping/id6820595992)

Transform any surface into a dynamic display with this projection mapping studio. Easily project effects, videos, or photos onto windows, walls, or objects by simply adjusting shape corners. Offers a variety of themed effects and customization options for unique visual experiences.

**Highlights:** Projection mapping studio, Adjustable shape corners, Themed effect library, Custom photo/video projection, Offline effect playback, Mirror output for windows, Pro features for unlimited use

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bengala Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bengala Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Bengala Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitflinger TV free?

Bitflinger TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bengala free?

Bengala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bitflinger TV or Bengala?

Bitflinger TV and Bengala are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Bitflinger TV or Bengala have ads?

Neither Bitflinger TV nor Bengala shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bitflinger TV or Bengala?

Bitflinger TV ships an update weekly, and Bengala weekly. Most recently, Bitflinger TV was updated on November 13, 2026 and Bengala on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*