Comparison

PlavioTV vs BeneTV

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

Head to head
About

PlavioTV

Features
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PlavioTV is a premium IPTV content hub designed for users who want a more refined way to organize, search, and enjoy their own streaming sources. Built for iPhone and iPad, PlavioTV brings your playlists together in a polished, modern experience focused on clarity, speed, and control. Whether you are managing a personal library or browsing live channels, everything feels streamlined and easy to access. With support for M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources, PlavioTV helps you keep your content organized and ready to watch. Why users choose PlavioTV: • Premium interface built for a modern viewing experience • Universal search to quickly find channels and content across your library • Smart organization for playlists, categories, and browsing • Smooth playback experience designed for everyday use • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with native iOS gestures • EPG support for live TV programming guide • Cross-device cloud sync (Premium) • Parental controls Optional Premium subscription unlocks: • Ad-free experience • Unlimited playlists • Full EPG (Electronic Program Guide) • Cross-device cloud sync • Priority support Plavio Premium is offered as auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. PlavioTV is ideal for users who want more than a basic player. It is built to feel like a premium content management experience, combining elegant design with practical tools for discovering and accessing your own media sources faster. Important notice: PlavioTV does not provide channels, movies, or media content. PlavioTV is a media player and content management app for user-added sources only. Users must provide their own legal playlists, accounts, or streaming access. Privacy Policy: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://plaviotv.netlify.app/terms

About

BeneTV

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BeneTV is a modern, ultra-fast and ad-free TV player built for maximum comfort and a native experience on iOS and iPadOS. Say goodbye to slow, complicated applications - sit comfortably on the couch and enjoy your favorite live TV in the highest quality. Why BeneTV • INSTANT STREAM: The advanced player engine ensures channel switching without annoying delays and unnecessary buffering. • 100% AD-FREE: No banners, pop-ups or annoying interruptions. Just you and your favorite show. • FULL GRID EPG & CATCH-UP: Convenient TV timeline. Browse what's on now, check the schedule for the next days and rewind your favorite programs (Catch-up function). • SECURITY AND PRIVACY: Your M3U lists and access data are stored only on your device. We do not collect or track your data. MAIN FEATURES: - Comprehensive support for M3U / M3U8 playlists and Xtream Codes API. - Additional support for exotic codecs by VLC - Native player with Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay support. - Chromecast built-in - Instant channel search and clear division into categories. - Quickly add to Favorites. - Support for external EPG sources (XMLTV). --- Important legal information: - The BeneTV app is a media player only and does NOT provide any content, playlists or TV subscriptions. - The user must have his own legal source of content (M3U playlist from his provider).

Screenshots

PlavioTV4 screens
BeneTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeneTV at none against PlavioTV's shown. PlavioTV's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlavioTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BeneTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlavioTV ships an update every 3 days, BeneTV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PlavioTV versus BeneTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlavioTVBeneTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHalil Ibrahim OZDEMIRDominik Storczyk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlavioTV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

BeneTV

One-time1
  • BeneTV Pro$6.99

Questions

Is PlavioTV free?
PlavioTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeneTV free?
BeneTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlavioTV or BeneTV have ads?
PlavioTV shows ads; BeneTV does not.
Which is updated more often, PlavioTV or BeneTV?
PlavioTV ships an update every 3 days, and BeneTV every 4 days. Most recently, PlavioTV was updated on October 28, 2026 and BeneTV on November 6, 2026.

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