# Myth TV Viewer

> iOS client for accessing and viewing MythTV recordings, videos, and live TV. (iPhone/iPad app by Rich Fellinger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myth-tv-viewer/id1352478734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rich Fellinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252087634)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myth-tv-viewer/id1352478734/reviews.md

## What is Myth TV Viewer?

Watch your Myth TV recordings, videos and live TV on your iOS device.

Myth TV Viewer connects to your MythTV backend and allows you to access the content from your iPhone or iPad.

Browse your recordings and videos.  Use search terms and other filters, like record and storage groups, to easily find the titles you want to watch.

Myth TV Viewer uses the cover and fan art from your MythTV backend, along with the guide data, to display the details for a title.

Commercial auto-skip enabled.  If there is commercial detection data available for a recording, Myth TV Viewer can use it to automatically skip commercials.

Live TV feature requires MythTV version 0.29 or later.

## Key features

- Watch MythTV recordings and videos
- Stream live TV
- Browse and search content
- Filter by record and storage groups
- Automatic commercial skipping
- Uses cover art and guide data

## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myth-tv-viewer/id1352478734/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent app a must have for MythTV

*2025-09-09*

The best way to enjoy mythtv app works great and menu is great

### 1/5 — Not working in version 35

*2025-04-24*

Great app but it’s not working in version 35

### 2/5 — Stopped working entirely for me after my backend was updated to version 34

*2025-04-01*

This was a wonderful app. It stopped working for me after I updated my backend to version 34. It also isn’t working for me on 35. I would have given it 5 stars for the way it used to work for me. Hopefully, we’ll get an update someday that will fix this.

### 5/5 — Thanks for the update!

*2022-11-27, version 1.15*

Thanks for the update! The gallery works great now with Myth 32 backend. Great and beautiful app.

### 2/5 — Missing a PIN entry field

*2021-01-04*

I cannot connect to my MythTV backend without supplying a PIN and this does not allow the user to enter one. If you have set the Security PIN to anything other than 0000, you won’t like this app.

### 5/5 — I wish I had this app 10 years ago

*2020-11-23*

In early 2004, I set up MythTV for my husband because I knew Linux at the time better than he did. I am blind so working on the command line wasn't an issue, but once we got it up and running, I could no longer read the screens in its graphical environment. 
We've been using Myth TV since then, but for me to watch I always had to use MythWeb and play recordings on a frontend, and I could never access LiveTV.
 
Finally, using VoiceOver on my iPHONE you have provided me with a completely accessible solution. This is well worth what I spent. It is so exciting to be able to carry my phone around to listen to all the shows I've recorded. Thanks so much for bringing me an accessible MythTV experience!

### 4/5 — Works well

*2020-09-10*

Works  with my Myth backend running on a Pi.  Setup is simple and easy, just put your backend IP in and that’s pretty much it.

I’ve had a few time’s where it has hung but pretty stable.

### 3/5 — No subtitles or closed captioning support

*2019-12-16*

Works great with my backend running on .29 and still cannot get captions to work right on both iPhone and iPad.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2019-10-06*

Exactly what I was looking for. Clean and easy to use UI and got it up and running in seconds

### 5/5 — Flawless playback

*2019-03-09*

I’m very happy with the purchase of this app. I can now watch live and recorded MPEG2 streams with no issues whatsoever. 

Thanks for creating this app!

I’d love to see some more features like backend status, upcoming recordings, and different skins.

## Frequently asked questions about Myth TV Viewer

### What is Myth TV Viewer?

Myth TV Viewer is an iOS application that allows you to connect to your MythTV backend and watch your recorded shows, videos, and live TV directly on your iPhone or iPad.

### Does Myth TV Viewer support live TV?

Yes, Myth TV Viewer supports live TV streaming. This feature requires MythTV version 0.29 or later to be installed on your backend.

### Can Myth TV Viewer skip commercials?

Yes, Myth TV Viewer can automatically skip commercials if commercial detection data is available for your recordings. This enhances your viewing experience by removing ad breaks.

### What devices is Myth TV Viewer compatible with?

Myth TV Viewer is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

### How much does Myth TV Viewer cost?

Myth TV Viewer is a paid application priced at $7.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### How often is Myth TV Viewer updated?

The latest version of Myth TV Viewer is 1.18, which was last updated on September 8, 2025. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the user rating for Myth TV Viewer?

Myth TV Viewer has an average rating of 3.6 stars based on 11 user ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed reception from its user base.

### Is Myth TV Viewer suitable for children?

Myth TV Viewer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users. However, the content viewed through the app will depend on the recordings and live TV available on the user's MythTV backend.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18 — 2025-09-08

Fix for app crash when artwork for a recording or video is not available.

### 1.17 — 2025-04-06

Bug fixes

### 1.16 — 2022-12-11

Refactored the videos section to have a directory structure type navigation.  Live TV channel list updated and the program titles now display on top of its channel, time slot and description information.  Fan art display may appear to display a little "cleaner".

### 1.15 — 2022-11-21

Fix artwork display when using latest versions of Myth TV backend

### 1.14 — 2022-05-04

Optimizations for MythTV backend data transfer
Bug fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-04.*
