# TVI Player vs Panda+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panda+ at 100% against TVI Player's 13%. Panda+ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). TVI Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TVI Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Panda+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Panda+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of TVI Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Panda+'s.

TVI Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Panda+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TVI Player | Panda+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-player/id980219323/reviews) | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-plus/id1594728814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Media Capital Digital, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419274598) | [Dreamia Serviços de Televisão S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494319563) |

## What reviewers say

### TVI Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvi-player/id980219323)

Access all TVI programming, past, present, and future, live or on-demand. Catch up on missed shows with restart functionality and enjoy exclusive content from TVI and CNN Portugal. This app provides a comprehensive viewing experience for Portuguese television.

**Highlights:** Live TV channel streaming, On-demand program viewing, Restart missed show beginnings, Exclusive TVI Player content, CNN Portugal live and on-demand, Past, present, and future programming

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVI Player Internacional | $4.99 | per month |
| TVI Player Internacional - 3 | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| TVI Player Internacional - 6 | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| TVI Player Internacional - 12 | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Access to Portuguese TV abroad
- 👍 Good initiative for expats
- 🌟 Excellent library of TVI productions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and errors
- 💸 High subscription cost for poor quality
- 📺 Geo-blocking outside Portugal
- 📺 Content unavailable abroad
- 📺 Paid app with ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- App crashing
- Errors during live broadcasts
- Image and sound glitches
- App not working on Smart TV

**Requested features**

- Improve app quality and functionality
- Fix bugs and errors
- Remove ads for subscribers
- Improve streaming quality
- Add Chromecast support


### Panda+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-plus/id1594728814)

Watch popular Canal Panda shows and special episodes on the go. Enjoy favorite series, sing along to songs, and access the Panda universe on up to five devices simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Access to Canal Panda's best series, Special episodes of favorite shows, Sing-along music content, On-the-go Panda universe access, Support for up to 5 simultaneous devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TVI Player free?

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

### Is Panda+ free?

Panda+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TVI Player or Panda+?

Panda+ is rated higher. TVI Player averages 3.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Panda+ averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do TVI Player or Panda+ have ads?

TVI Player shows ads; Panda+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TVI Player or Panda+?

TVI Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and Panda+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, TVI Player was updated on September 25, 2026 and Panda+ on September 10, 2026.

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