Comparison

Pairo vs ModelTV

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

Head to head
About

Pairo

Features
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Pairo turns your phone into the perfect companion for your TV: pair once by scanning a QR code, then play, browse and control everything from your hand. IMPORTANT: Pairo is a media player and companion app only. It does NOT include, sell or promote any channels, streams or subscriptions. You add your own playlist (M3U/Xtream Codes) from your own provider, and you are responsible for having the rights to the content you play. PAIR WITH YOUR TV IN SECONDS - Scan the QR code on the Pairo TV app (Samsung, LG, or any browser at watch.pairo.cloud) and your phone and TV are linked instantly - Manage multiple TVs, rename them, see online status and remove them anytime - Change TV settings (language, buffer, subtitles, aspect ratio) right from your phone FULL REMOTE CONTROL - D-pad and trackpad modes with haptic feedback - Type on your phone instead of the TV keyboard - Send any channel, movie or episode to the big screen with one tap YOUR PLAYLISTS, ORGANIZED - Add M3U or Xtream Codes playlists in seconds - Automatic catalog: live channels, movies and series with posters and seasons - Search everything, filter by category, set a default playlist per TV - See when your provider subscription expires, right on the playlist card WATCH ON YOUR PHONE TOO - Built-in player with gestures, speed control, sleep timer, Picture-in-Picture and channel zapping - Pick audio tracks and subtitles, including the ones embedded in the file — handy for dubbed movies and series - Customize subtitle size, color and background - TV guide (EPG) with now & next from your playlist's XMLTV source - Catch-up/archive playback where your provider supports it ONE LIBRARY ON EVERY SCREEN - Continue watching, favorites and watchlists stay in sync between your phone and your TV - Episode-level progress tracking and watch stats - Viewing profiles for the whole family, with optional PIN-locked categories PAIRO PRO (optional subscription) - Unlimited playlists (free plan includes 1) - Use 3 TVs at the same time (free plan includes 1) - Catch-up/archive playback - Cast from the web: find a video in the built-in browser and send it to your TV - Automatic playlist refresh - Custom collections and watch statistics - All upcoming Pro features included EXTRA TV SLOT Need one more TV without a subscription? The Extra TV Slot is a one-time purchase that permanently adds one more TV to your account. Buy it as many times as you need. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pairo.cloud/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://pairo.cloud/legal/terms Pairo does not provide any media content. No channels, movies or series are included. A playlist from your own IPTV provider is required.

About

ModelTV

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The future of IPTV apps starts here. ModelTV turns your iPhone and iPad into a modern, smooth and fully customizable media space. The app lets you easily organize and watch content from your own sources. Enjoy an elegant interface with quick access to your live channels, movies and series. Main features: • Import your own M3U playlists and Xtream accounts • Play live channels, movies and series • TV program guide and replay when your source offers them • Posters, synopses and cast for movies and series • Preferred languages: audio and subtitles picked automatically • Fast search, including by voice, and browsing by category • Favorites, history and resume playback • Multiple profiles • Customizable experience and display • Optional sync with a Google or Apple account • Optional Trakt integration • AirPlay and Picture in Picture • Send your playlist to a ModelTV TV • No ads ModelTV is an independent media player. The app does not provide, host, sell or recommend any content, channel, subscription or IPTV access. To use ModelTV, you must add your own sources and have the necessary permissions to access the content concerned. You alone are responsible for the playlists, credentials, streams and services you use with the app. ModelTV is not affiliated with any content provider or IPTV service. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

Pairo4 screens
ModelTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ModelTV at none against Pairo's 3. ModelTV also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, ads, device support 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

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

Both are free to download. Pairo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ModelTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pairo ships an update every 2 days, ModelTV daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pairo versus ModelTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairoModelTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB166 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAli DemirciBenjamin DAGBERT

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pairo

Subscriptions2
  • Pairo Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pairo Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extra TV Slot$2.99
None

ModelTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pairo free?
Pairo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModelTV free?
ModelTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pairo or ModelTV have ads?
Neither Pairo nor ModelTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pairo or ModelTV?
Pairo ships an update every 2 days, and ModelTV daily. Most recently, Pairo was updated on October 7, 2026 and ModelTV on October 24, 2026.

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