Nostalgia+ vs TubeTime+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Nostalgia+
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Welcome to Nostalgia+. Nostalgia+ is the streaming home for the analog era, bringing together classic films, vintage television, nostalgic music, timeless memories, and curated experiences designed to help you reconnect with the past. Features: ⢠Stream classic movies and television ⢠Explore curated nostalgic moments ⢠Listen to nostalgic music collections ⢠Discover vintage content from across generations ⢠Create personalized watchlists ⢠Enjoy a premium, distraction-free viewing experience Whether you're reliving childhood memories or discovering timeless classics for the first time, Nostalgia+ was built to preserve and celebrate the moments that shaped us. Relive it.
TubeTime+
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TubeTime+ turns your personal Plex library into a real linear TV experience ā channels that play themselves, 24 hours a day, with nothing to pick. No more scrolling through grids of movies and shows looking for something to watch. Turn on TubeTime+ and something relevant is already on, just like the old cable TV days ā except it's built entirely from your own collection. KEY FEATURES ⢠Smart channels: build channels from any Plex library, collection, or playlist, with continuous, deterministic programming ā what's "on now" is always the same across every device. ⢠Automatic lineup generation: generate dozens of themed channels at once, by genre, decade, director, studio, or actor, straight from your library. ⢠Channel zapping: switch channels instantly with a swipe, the Siri Remote (Apple TV), or your keyboard (Mac), just like a real TV. ⢠Full EPG grid: see every channel's schedule side by side, tap to tune in. ⢠Per-channel identity: a distinct accent color and icon for every channel. ⢠Direct Play first: TubeTime+ always prefers playing the original file straight from your Plex server, minimizing transcoding and maximizing quality. ⢠Optional retro effects: color bars, tuning static, and a CRT effect for the full nostalgia trip. ⢠Truly native and multiplatform: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro ā designed Apple TV-first, for the living room experience. ⢠Apple Watch remote: control what's playing straight from your wrist ā channel up, channel down and pause, with the current channel and programme on screen. PRIVACY FIRST TubeTime+ doesn't track you. No analytics, no ads. Authentication happens directly with Plex (official PIN login), and your token is protected in your device's Keychain. Your data stays yours. REQUIREMENTS You need your own or a shared Plex Media Server, with an active Plex account. TubeTime+ doesn't host or provide any content ā it organizes and plays media from your own Plex library. PREMIUM TubeTime+ is free to try, with 1 hour of watch time. Premium unlocks unlimited watch time and is available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kleiton.app/apps/tubetimeplus/privacidade/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nostalgia+ at none against TubeTime+'s 3. TubeTime+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. TubeTime+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nostalgia+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nostalgia+ ships an update every 2 months, TubeTime+ every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Nostalgia+ | TubeTime+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximal LLC | Kleiton Kleber Moraes de Oliveira |
In-app purchases
Nostalgia+
No in-app purchases
TubeTime+
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99









