Pause TeeVee vs WorldTV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pause TeeVee
This media player allows you to organize and watch content from your own M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources. It offers features like EPG support, search, favorites, and Picture in Picture, all while prioritizing user privacy.
- M3U playlist and Xtream Codes support
- Live TV, Movies, and Series organization
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Search functionality
- Favorites and Continue Watching
- Picture in Picture (PiP)
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Pause TeeVee is a fast, simple media player for your own M3U playlists and Xtream Codes sources. What is Pause TeeVee? Pause TeeVee is a media player, comparable to VLC or Infuse, designed for users who already have their own legally obtained M3U playlists or Xtream Codes access. Simply add your source and enjoy a clean, organized viewing experience on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Does Pause TeeVee provide any channels or content? No. Pause TeeVee does not provide, host, sell, or promote TV channels, movies, playlists, subscriptions, or streaming content of any kind. The app simply allows you to connect to your own legally obtained M3U playlist or Xtream Codes provider. Does it support M3U and Xtream Codes? Yes. You can add an M3U playlist URL or sign in using your own Xtream Codes credentials. Once connected, your content is immediately available for playback. Is there a subscription or in-app purchase? No. Pause TeeVee is completely free to use. It includes no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no paid features. All functionality is available without payment. Is my data private? Yes. No account or sign-in is required to use the app. Your provider credentials are stored only on your device and are never shared. Pause TeeVee does not track your activity or collect analytics. Features * Live TV, Movies, and Series organization * Electronic Program Guide (EPG) support * Search across your content * Favorites and Continue Watching * Picture in Picture (PiP) * Multiple provider support Pause TeeVee is a media player only and is not affiliated with any content provider or IPTV service. You are solely responsible for using content and streaming sources that you are legally authorized to access.
WorldTV+
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Discover television from around the world with a native app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WorldTV+ at daily against Pause TeeVee's weekly. Pause TeeVee's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pause TeeVee ships an update weekly, WorldTV+ daily. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pause TeeVee | WorldTV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Istafa Marshall | Hernan Rodriguez |
In-app purchases
Pause TeeVee
No in-app purchases
WorldTV+
No in-app purchases
