Comparison

TV Pro TV schedule + streaming vs Watchive

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

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About

TV Pro TV schedule + streaming

Access up to 16 days of TV program listings and 60 days of catch-up TV. Stream live TV and media library content, with features like picture-in-picture and keyboard shortcuts for seamless viewing on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Highlights
  • 16-day program preview
  • 60-day catch-up TV
  • Live TV and media library streaming
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Search for shows and actors
  • Favorite channel management
Features
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TV Pro brings TV schedules, personal recommendations, live TV and media libraries together on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Discover what’s on today, quickly find the best shows and start available content directly from TV Pro. NEW IN TV PRO 8: HOME CINEMA With the new Home Cinema, you’ll discover thousands of worth-watching shows from public service media libraries – bundled in one place and presented as attractively as in a modern TV magazine. Films, series, documentaries, reports, shows and many other programs are clearly organized into categories. This allows you to quickly find what suits your TV evening and watch available content directly. You can discover a selection from all genres in the free TV Pro package. Highlights and Home Cinema complement each other perfectly: Highlights shows you what’s worth watching on TV today. Home Cinema shows you what you can stream from the media libraries right now. HIGHLIGHTS – YOUR TV TIPS FOR THE DAY • The TV magazine with the best tips of the day • Recommendations like in a TV magazine • Films, series, documentaries, shows and special programs at a glance • Watch directly: If a tip is available, simply tap the red Play button • Also on Mac: Enjoy TV schedules, live TV, Home Cinema and media library content comfortably WHY TV PRO • Not overloaded with advertising: You get to the TV schedule faster without constantly clicking away advertising windows • Quickly to the right tip: Highlights, Home Cinema, program images and ratings help you choose • Directly from the development team: We build, operate and improve TV Pro ourselves • Personally accessible: A small, ambitious team from Munich takes care of TV Pro WHAT TV PRO CAN DO • Home Cinema with thousands of programs from public service media libraries • Up to 16 days program preview • Up to 60 days rewind with many programs to stream • Live TV and media library content directly in the app • Full screen and picture-in-picture on Mac • Daily overview and channel overview for quick orientation • Program details with images, ratings and zoom function • Search for programs and actors • Find repeats in the TV schedule • Manage, sort and delete favorite channels • Quick channel selection • Many actor images • Widgets for watchlist and ProTips • Dark mode for relaxed TV evenings • Apple Watch app with ProTips, watchlist and live TV overview • Improved performance and optimized account management TV PRO GOLD With every TV Pro Gold plan, you get full access to the new Home Cinema. Depending on the platform, you can purchase the appropriate packages for iPhone, iPad and Mac. TV PRO GOLD START For everyone looking for a modern alternative to the classic TV magazine. Included are: • Full access to Home Cinema • 14 days program preview plus yesterday • More program details • Daily overview • Available for iOS and Mac TV PRO GOLD MAX For everyone who wants to use program information, live TV and media libraries in one app. Included are: • Full access to Home Cinema • 16 days program preview • 60 days rewind • Full program details • Daily overview and channel overview • Live TV directly from the program • Media library content • Movie trailers • TV Pro Watchlist • Many more comfort features • Available for iOS and Mac You already have a Gold plan for iOS? Then you can easily extend your plan to include Mac. Join in: Give up paper and discover your TV program digitally. We wish you lots of fun with TV Pro and the new Home Cinema! Your Jenny and the whole TV Pro team TV Pro is a product of Live TV GmbH, which is part of equinux AG. Privacy: https://www.tvproapp.de/rechtliches/ Terms of use: https://www.tvproapp.de/rechtliches/

About

Watchive

Features
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WATCHIVE - YOUR WORLD OF TV & MOVIES Track what you watch. Discover your next obsession. Connect with people who love the same shows and movies as you! Watchive brings TV tracking, movie discovery, personalised watchlists and a community of entertainment lovers together in one place. Whether you're binge-watching your favourite series, exploring new movies or sharing recommendations with friends, Watchive makes every watch count. TRACK YOUR TV SHOWS & MOVIES Never lose track of what you've watched or what comes next! - Track your favourite TV shows and movies. - Mark episodes and movies as watched. - Keep up with your progress across seasons. - Organise your watchlist and viewing history. - Pick up right where you left off. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW Not sure what to watch next? Let Watchive help you find it! - Explore trending and popular TV shows and movies. - Discover titles across different genres and years. - Find similar shows and movies based on your interests. - Browse cast information and watch trailers when available. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Watching is better when you have someone to share it with! - Create your own Watchive profile. - Follow friends and other entertainment fans. - Share reviews, recommendations and opinions. - React to posts, comment and join conversations. - Discover what other people are watching. WATCH TOGETHER Make movie nights and TV marathons easier to organise! - Invite friends to watch something together. - Choose what to watch and agree on a time. - Keep your viewing plans organised in one place. CREATE & SHARE WATCHLISTS Your watchlist, your way! - Create personalised lists for any occasion. - Organise movies and shows however you like. - Invite friends to collaborate on shared lists. - Keep track of what everyone has watched. QUIZZES, STATS & ACHIEVEMENTS Turn your watching habits into something worth celebrating! - Take quizzes based on shows and movies you've watched. - Challenge friends and test your knowledge. - Explore your personal viewing statistics. - Unlock achievements as you watch more. - Build your entertainment history over time. MAKE WATCHIVE YOUR OWN Create a profile that reflects your love of entertainment! - Showcase your favourite movies and TV shows. - Highlight your viewing history and achievements. - Display your favourite genres. - Choose what others can see with profile privacy controls. UNLOCK MORE WITH WATCHIVE PREMIUM Enjoy Watchive for free, or upgrade to Premium for an enhanced experience! Premium includes: - An ad-free Watchive experience. - Expanded personalisation options. - Additional social and tracking features. With flexible Premium options, you can choose what works best for you. READY TO START WATCHING? From your first episode to your hundredth movie, Watchive is your personal home for everything you watch. Track it. Discover it. Share it. Download Watchive today and make every watch count! Privacy Policy: https://tracker-app-jd-2026.web.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Pro TV schedule + streaming4 screens
Watchive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Pro TV schedule + streaming at none against Watchive's shown. TV Pro TV schedule + streaming also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Pro TV schedule + streaming sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Watchive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Pro TV schedule + streaming ships an update weekly, Watchive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Pro TV schedule + streaming versus Watchive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Pro TV schedule + streamingWatchive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLive TV GmbHJack Davies

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TV Pro TV schedule + streaming

Subscriptions8
  • Wochenpaket TV Pro$4.497 Days
  • Monatspaket TV Pro$7.991 Month
  • Gold MAX für iOS (1 Monat)7 Days trial$10.991 Month
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  • Gold ALL-IN-ONE (1 Monat)$14.991 Month
  • TV Pro Jahrespaket$29.991 Year
  • Gold START für iOS (1 Jahr)2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Gold START für iOS (6 Monate)$39.996 Months
  • Gold MAX für iOS (1 Jahr)7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Pro Gold$1.99
3 purchases

Watchive

Subscriptions2
  • Watchive Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Watchive Premium Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchive Premium Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Pro TV schedule + streaming free?
TV Pro TV schedule + streaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watchive free?
Watchive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Pro TV schedule + streaming or Watchive have ads?
Watchive shows ads; TV Pro TV schedule + streaming does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Pro TV schedule + streaming or Watchive?
TV Pro TV schedule + streaming ships an update weekly, and Watchive every 4 days. Most recently, TV Pro TV schedule + streaming was updated on November 1, 2026 and Watchive on October 29, 2026.

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