Comparison

Node Player vs Pause TeeVee

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

Head to head
About

Node Player

Features
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Node Player is a media player application designed to stream video content from user-provided sources. The app provides a simple, reliable interface for accessing and managing streaming content using supported media formats and network protocols. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute content. Users are responsible for supplying their own media sources and ensuring they have the rights to access that content. FEATURES • Plays video streams from user-provided sources • Fast and responsive playback • Simple channel and content navigation • Stable streaming performance • Full-screen viewing support • Secure subscription-based access SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Subscription required to access playback features • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account Settings Node Player is a playback tool. It does not provide media content or channels. COMPATIBILITY Node Player supports common playlist and streaming formats used by personal media and streaming services, including: • Standard M3U and M3U8 playlists • Xtream-compatible servers • HTTP and HTTPS streaming sources • Live and on-demand video streams Users provide their own streaming sources. Node Player does not host, provide, or distribute media content. Privacy Policy: https://nodeplayer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://nodeplayer.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pause TeeVee

This media player allows you to watch content from your existing M3U playlists or Xtream Codes sources. It offers features like a program guide, content organization, and resume playback, with optional subscriptions for advanced functionalities.

Highlights
  • Full program guide (EPG)
  • Movies & series library
  • Resume playback
  • Favorites and parental controls
  • Fast search
  • Multi-view
  • Offline downloads
Features
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TeeVee is a media player for the M3U playlist or Xtream Codes source you already use — comparable to VLC or Infuse. It does not include, sell, or provide any channels, movies, or series of its own. You connect your own legally obtained M3U playlist or Xtream Codes source, and TeeVee plays that content. WHAT TEEVEE ADDS • Full program guide (EPG) — browse by category, see what's on now and next • Movies & series library with artwork, search, and season/episode browsing • Resume playback — pick up where you left off, synced across your devices • Favorites, parental PIN lock, and per-category organization • Fast search across all content • Multi-view — watch multiple channels at once • Offline downloads for on-the-go viewing • Optional cloud sync so your connected sources follow you across devices There is no bundled content, no channel lineup, and no affiliation with any broadcaster or content provider. TeeVee simply plays the stream your source's URL points to, the same way a web browser opens a page you type in. OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The free tier includes core features with parental controls on one device. Optional auto-renewing subscriptions unlock additional app features: • Sync — $1.99/month: cloud sync across 2 devices, priority support • Plus — $4.99/month: custom EPG sources and 2-way multi-view across 3 devices • Pro — $9.99/month: 4-way multi-view, reminders, and offline downloads across 5 devices • Lifetime — $49.99 one-time: all features, forever Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your device's Settings after purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. See our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for full subscription terms. Terms of Use: https://rad-medovik-d72bb2.netlify.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rad-medovik-d72bb2.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Node Player4 screens
Pause TeeVee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause TeeVee at none against Node Player's 2. Pause TeeVee also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Node Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Node Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pause TeeVee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node Player ships an update monthly, Pause TeeVee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Node Player versus Pause TeeVee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNode PlayerPause TeeVee
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLouis HallIstafa Marshall

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Node Player

Subscriptions2
  • Node Player Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Node Player Premium$39.991 Year
None

Pause TeeVee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Node Player free?
Node Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pause TeeVee free?
Pause TeeVee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Node Player or Pause TeeVee have ads?
Neither Node Player nor Pause TeeVee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Node Player or Pause TeeVee?
Node Player ships an update monthly, and Pause TeeVee every 2 weeks. Most recently, Node Player was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pause TeeVee on November 11, 2026.

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