# 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) vs PIVOT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIVOT at 65% against 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP)'s 4%. PIVOT also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIVOT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) asks for nothing beyond the download.

PIVOT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIVOT has 116 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP)'s written reviews are positive against 65% of PIVOT's.

日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) ships an update every 8 months, PIVOT weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) | PIVOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-tv-jp/id867233024/reviews) | **[4.9 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot/id1606310844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **116** |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Gesland](https://appshunter.io/developer/796977964) | [PIVOT, inc. (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606310846) |

## What reviewers say

### 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-tv-jp/id867233024)

Access the fastest and most comprehensive Japanese TV listings guide. Find all major Japanese TV stations and keep track of your favorite series, news, and movies with a sleek design. Available internationally for compatible iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Fastest TV listings, Comprehensive guide, All major Japanese TV stations, Track series, news, and movies, Sleek design, Bookmark channels, Available internationally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PIVOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot/id1606310844)

Access over 3,000 original business-focused video programs featuring insights from top Japanese executives, investors, and experts. Learn about economics, investment, career, and technology through on-demand content with background and audio playback options.

**Highlights:** 3,000+ original business video programs, Expert insights from executives and investors, Background and audio playback, Offline viewing, Adjustable playback speed, Daily content updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| 120コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 370コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1010コイン | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2230コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3300コイン | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5400コイン | $49.99 | one-time |
| 11000コイン | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) free?

日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PIVOT free?

PIVOT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) or PIVOT?

PIVOT is rated higher. 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PIVOT averages 4.9 from 116 ratings.

### Do 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) or PIVOT have ads?

PIVOT shows ads; 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) does not.

### Which is updated more often, 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) or PIVOT?

日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) ships an update every 8 months, and PIVOT weekly. Most recently, 日本のTV番組 (テレビ) TV (JP) was updated on October 26, 2026 and PIVOT on October 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*