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HDHomeRun

HDHomeRun

by SiliconDust USA, Inc.

475 ratings
227 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
August 16, 2017
Updated
August 5, 2026

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SiliconDust USA, Inc.
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Stream live, over-the-air, and cable TV channels directly to your iOS device. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts. Access program guides with images and logos for an enhanced viewing experience.

✓Live TV streaming (OTA & Cable)
✓Pause, FF, RW live TV
✓HD channel support
✓Program guide with images
✓Fast channel changes
✓Intuitive UI controls
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What users say about HDHomeRun

Reviews of HDHomeRun are mostly negative: the Entertainment app is rated 2.5/5 from 475 App Store ratings. What users like most: fastest TV app, great picture quality. Top complaints: crashes frequently, unreliable channel detection. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fastest TV app
  • 📺Great picture quality
  • 🔍Picks up more channels than TV tuner
  • 🔌Works reliably
  • 🔨Decent hardware

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🔍Unreliable channel detection
  • 🤖Clunky and unintuitive UI
  • 🔇No independent volume control
  • 🔒Lacks DRM support
  • 🔍Struggles with ATSC 3.0 channels
  • 🔍Slow and sluggish performance
  • 💤No live feed or background audio
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What's New in HDHomeRun

20260730

August 5, 2026

Subtitle support for Australia USA Subtitle improvements

User reviews

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Works but could be better

App works Ok on my AppleTVs but the UI needs a little love, as it looks basic and outdated. With AI coding they could redo the AI within a day. Also the app cannot show some channels that are DRM protected which is a big problem. A few other channels have issues in older Apple TVs due to resolutions that could be solved via software.
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LLynck76

Wont start

Won’t start on any computer , upgrading firmware do nothing better.
Rrduranleau

A joke

This is literally a joke the app if horrendous and the hardware produces VERY poor quality tv
JJrmchuk

WTH?!?

How can an app designed to play TV not play TV? I have been looking for a replacement for Fire Recast and tried HD HomeRun. The HW is fine. It plays well with Plex. The app even plays well on Firestick and Mac. But the app is juddering rubbish on an AppleTV. Why?
Mmiguel1966

Really Useful

Might not be the best app in the world but works on my MacBook Air’s and also my MacBook Studio M1. I tend to use Plex to get the Guide - and as plex also works with HDRum it’s my video recorder now.
PTPaul David Thomas
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Fails to detect tuner device

Bug

Channels not loading

Bug

Playback issues after updates

Bug

Crashes on channel change

Bug

Compatibility problems with iOS 15+

Bug

Lip-sync issues

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Picture-in-Picture mode

Feature

Channel favorites and filtering

Feature

Improved DVR functionality

Feature

Manual IP address entry

Feature

Native Apple TV app

Feature

FAQ

What does the HDHomeRun app do?

The HDHomeRun app allows you to watch, pause, and rewind live television channels directly on your iPhone or iPad. It requires a compatible HDHomeRun tuner connected to your local network.

What are the key features of the HDHomeRun app?

Key features include live TV streaming for both cable and over-the-air channels, the ability to pause and control live playback without a DVR, support for HD channels, fast channel changes, and an intuitive user interface with program guide data.

Is the HDHomeRun app free to use?

Yes, the HDHomeRun app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires a compatible HDHomeRun tuner device to function, which is a separate hardware purchase.

What devices is the HDHomeRun app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 or newer. It also requires a compatible HDHomeRun tuner device (CONNECT, EXTEND, EXPAND, or PRIME) on your local network.

Can I watch TV outside of my home network with this app?

No, the HDHomeRun app does not work outside of your home network. Your iPhone or iPad must be connected to the same local network as your HDHomeRun tuner to stream live TV.