PixelPlay vs SnapBuild
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixelPlay
This app is a native media player for IPTV streams on iPhone and iPad. It supports M3U and Xtream playlists, offering playback of various formats and casting to external devices. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like multi-view and picture-in-picture.
- IPTV stream playback
- M3U and Xtream playlist support
- Chromecast and AirPlay casting
- Picture-in-Picture mode (Pro)
- Multi-View up to 4 streams (Pro)
- Face ID/Touch ID channel locks (Pro)
- Advanced TV Guide (Pro)
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PixelPlay is a native iPhone and iPad player for IPTV streams. Bring your own M3U or Xtream playlist, or start from a free catalog of legal public channels. No ads. No tracking. PixelPlay runs two playback engines. AVPlayer handles HLS, MPEG-TS and MP4, and when it refuses a stream, VLCKit takes over, so a source that stalls in one still plays in the other. Cast to a Chromecast device or AirPlay to an Apple TV. Plug into a TV or monitor and the video moves to the big screen while the controls stay on your phone. Background audio works the way iOS users expect. WHAT YOU GET FREE - Core playback for HLS, MPEG-TS and MP4 streams - Pause and rewind live TV, or start the current program over - Catch-up: scroll back through a channel's guide and play what already aired, where your provider offers it - One content source of any type: M3U URL, M3U file, Xtream Codes API, or the free Public Catalog - Favorites, in an order you choose, plus a Recently Watched shelf on Home - Channels known to be offline sink to the bottom and carry a badge, so you stop tapping them. PixelPlay hides nothing by itself. Hide a channel yourself and it leaves every row at once - Ask Siri to play a channel, and get suggestions for the ones you watch most - Spotlight search: channels you have played are indexed into iOS system search - Chromecast (Google Cast) and AirPlay - Optional Sign in with Apple or Google to sync favorites across devices - Pinch to switch between fit and fill WHAT PIXELPLAY PRO ADDS PixelPlay Pro unlocks everything below. Buy it once and keep it for good, or subscribe yearly if you would rather try it first. - Multi-View: watch up to 4 streams at once on iPhone or iPad - Picture-in-Picture: keep watching while you use another app - Channel Lock and Category Lock, secured by Face ID, Touch ID or a PIN - Advanced TV Guide: a full EPG grid across time and channels - Unlimited content sources: separate playlists for sports, news and kids PRIVACY PixelPlay shows no ads and does not track you across apps or websites. The privacy manifest declares NSPrivacyTracking as false. Anonymous analytics are never linked to your identity. Signing in is optional. It stores the email address you provide and syncs your favorites and locks, so they follow you between devices. Your playlists and stream URLs stay on your device. DESIGNED FOR iOS PixelPlay is built with SwiftUI, StoreKit 2, SwiftData and AVKit. It is not a port of a cross-platform shell. That is why Spotlight search, Face ID locks, AirPlay, Picture-in-Picture and native iOS gestures behave the way they do in Apple's own apps. PURCHASES, RESTORES AND REFUNDS Buy Pro once and it stays yours, with nothing to cancel. The yearly plan starts with a one-week free trial, then renews each year until you cancel it in Settings. Restore Purchase, on the paywall or in Settings, brings Pro back on any device signed in to the same Apple Account. Refunds go through Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com. IMPORTANT: WHAT PIXELPLAY IS AND IS NOT PixelPlay is a media player. It does not provide, host, sell, resell or rebroadcast any TV channels, films or other media. Content is loaded from playlists and stream URLs that you supply, or from the optional free Public Catalog of openly published legal streams. You are responsible for ensuring that the content you load is lawful in your region and that you have the right to view it. PixelPlay has no affiliation with the providers of any third-party playlist or stream. Support: https://www.srstech.in/pixelplay/support/ Privacy Policy: https://www.srstech.in/pixelplay/privacy/
SnapBuild
This app helps kids ages 7-11 turn everyday household items into science and engineering projects. Scan materials to discover STEM activities, follow visual guides, and learn about how things work. It encourages creative construction and reusing parts from broken toys.
- Scan household items for project ideas
- Discover STEM projects based on available materials
- Follow visual, step-by-step building guides
- Inspect and reuse parts from broken toys
- Save components in a virtual parts box
- Track active and completed projects
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What can your child build with the parts already at home? SnapBuild turns everyday materials, craft supplies, spare components, and broken toys into hands-on science and engineering projects for kids ages 7–11. Scan a drawer, parts box, or toy. Confirm what SnapBuild finds, see projects matched to your materials, and follow clear visual steps together. It is meaningful screen time that leads to real-world making. WITH SNAPBUILD, FAMILIES CAN: • Scan household items, craft materials, and reusable parts • Discover STEM projects based on materials already available • Follow visual, step-by-step building guides • Check age, time, difficulty, materials, and safety notes • Save useful components in My Parts Box • Track active projects and celebrate completed builds • Inspect broken toys and identify parts that may be reused • Share finished creations with friends and family BUILD, LEARN, AND REUSE Every project pairs creative construction with practical science and engineering. Kids learn how things fit, move, and work while giving ordinary materials a new purpose. Use SnapBuild for an afternoon activity, a homeschool lesson, a weekend experiment, or science-fair inspiration. BROKEN TOY RESCUE Broken Toy Rescue helps parents inspect a toy, review conservative disassembly guidance, and decide what can be saved safely. Whether the next step is repair, responsible recycling, or a new invention, SnapBuild helps useful parts live on. GUIDANCE AND SAFETY SnapBuild provides educational project ideas and general guidance. Scanned materials, sizes, and conditions vary, so families may need to adapt a project. Always inspect materials before use. Some tools, parts, and steps require help from a parent or supervising adult. Safety guidance does not replace responsible adult supervision. SNAPBUILD PRO SnapBuild Pro unlocks unlimited scans, detailed visual guides, parts-based project matches, Broken Toy Rescue, an unlimited Parts Box, and kid-friendly safety guidance. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or unlock Lifetime Pro with a one-time purchase. A one-week free trial may be offered to eligible subscription customers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when purchase is confirmed. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Prices and trial availability may vary by country or region and are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://touch4feel.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://touch4feel.com/terms-of-use Scan what you have and start building with SnapBuild today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelPlay at every 5 days against SnapBuild's monthly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. PixelPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and SnapBuild sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. 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 PixelPlay against 5.0 for SnapBuild. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
PixelPlay ships an update every 5 days, SnapBuild monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixelPlay | SnapBuild |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rahul Kumar Gupta | Touch 4 Feel |
Customer experience
PixelPlay
SnapBuild
In-app purchases
PixelPlay
- PixelPlay Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- PixelPlay Pro$9.99
- PixelPlay Pro$24.99
SnapBuild
- SnapBuild Pro Monthly$4.951 Month
- SnapBuild Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.901 Year
- SnapBuild Lifetime Pro$44.49









