# Old  – DISH Anywhere

> Watch live and recorded TV from your DISH subscription on mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by DISH Network LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-dish-anywhere/id378924512 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DISH Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327125652)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.38/5 from 49,114 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-dish-anywhere/id378924512/reviews.md

## What is [Old]?

Take your TV with you with the DISH Anywhere app – and watch all the TV channels you get at home on your iPad or iPhone. Enjoy all your live or recorded shows and movies anytime. Manage your home DVR from anywhere. And get access to thousands of On Demand movies and shows from Showtime, Starz, EPIX, and many more!

Features: 
* Take your Live TV with you and enjoy watching all of your favorite sports, news, shows, and movies right from your Hopper
* Schedule and manage your DVR recordings all from one place
* Transfer your DVR recordings to your iPhone, iPad or Mac and watch them offline*
* Download your purchased shows and movies, and watch them offline
* Follow your favorite teams with the Sports section
  * Set up-to-the-minute scores and game info for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAB, NCAAF
* Pair the DISH Anywhere app with your Apple TV to airplay your show or movie on your TV
* Have T-Mobile? DISH Anywhere is part of Binge-On – so you can watch all you want without using up your data


DISH Anywhere requires an online DISH account and a Hopper 2 or Hopper 3 receiver model for slinging Live TV and DVR.

(DISH Anywhere users that do not own one of the above supported receivers but do have an online DISH account can still use the On Demand and Live Stream features of the app).

This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software, which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

*Transfer functionality requires high-speed internet connection to a Hopper 2 or Hopper 3 DVR. Your mobile device must be connected to the same home network as the Hopper2 or Hopper 3 to transfer a recording and you must maintain an active DISH account to view transferred recordings. Select recordings are not available to transfer due to programming restrictions. Sling Adapter functionality is not supported.

## Key features

- Stream live TV channels
- Watch recorded DVR shows
- Manage DVR recordings remotely
- Access thousands of on-demand movies/shows
- Transfer recordings for offline viewing
- Sports scores and game info

## What do users think of [Old]?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Convenient remote control functionality
- 🔒 Secure access to content

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and poor UI design
- ⏱️ Slow loading and buffering issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Guide not loading or showing incomplete channel list
- Recordings not available or unable to be deleted
- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11 and newer

**Most requested features**

- Restore previous app functionality
- Improve guide and channel selection
- Add picture-in-picture support
- Enhance remote control capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-dish-anywhere/id378924512/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Now closed captioning on by default

*2020-12-28, version 20.4.30*

Is it possible for your developers to make an update without screwing something up.  Now, closed captioning us turned on by default if I stream live.  I turn I off and the next day it is back on. Why would this be.  Annoying. 

Still waiting for a reason why Transfers were moved to a separate tab so it takes me about 4 steps instead of one to get to the feature I use the most. Do you actually have real customers test functionality before release. One of the worst customer facing UI I have encountered. 

Well, this app just got even worse.  Now, with IOS 14 the app will pair to my Hopper but goes no further. Screen says logging in but stays on screen with Dish logo.  Same with my iPhone and the Dish Anywhere app.  Come on developer. This cannot be that hard.  I have shows I want to watch offline and this app is now completed unusable.  Seriously thinking of switching providers.

Just updated to new version and all shows I had transferred to my iPad are gone.  Great job Dish. Again, do you people not test anything before putting in production. How is every update a downgrade.

Received a developer response which was nothing more than a canned response with a series of steps and questions. It was obvious no one actually read my review. All the transfers I had are gone.  Nothing I can do to get them back. Also, still would love to know why transfers was moved off the main menu.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to let us know you are experiencing this issue. This is certainly not the experience we want you to have with our DISH Anywhere App. A lot of times resetting the app and your device helps with this issue.

If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, please send the following details to danyprod@dish.com: 

1. Device type/model
2. iOS version (Screenshot from phone Settings)
3. DISH Anywhere App version
4. Is the device connected via Wi-Fi or cellular data?
5. Specific error message or behavior (Provide screenshot of error message, if available)
6. What were you doing when you saw the message or behavior?
7. Are you seeing a similar issue on your receiver?

### 1/5 — Update not working

*2020-10-30, version 20.3.51*

Was told I needed to have 800kbps and 4 mbps and tried right in front of hopper in my home and it still didn’t work correctly. So speed doesn’t seem to be the main problem. It is a poorly redesigned app. Worked great last year and beginning of the year. Should have kept it the way it was

This used to work great. Now it stops streaming constantly and it isn’t very clear. Tried calling and we uninstalled and reinstalled and it still didn’t do anything to fix connection to hopper while traveling. Very disappointing since I travel a lot. Couldn’t get items deleted from prime either while traveling. Whatever update has been it doesn’t seem to be working correctly for me.n

### 1/5 — Old app was great

*2020-10-27, version 20.3.51*

When you read the reviews sort by “most recent.”  You will see almost 100% one stars. The most common problem is slow buffering. Please just give us the old app back as an option . 

I loved the old app. It worked like a dream. Unfortunately, I had automatic update turned on in my most used iPad. What a mistake. 
I see with the latest update the skip forward, pause , and skip back buttons have been returned to their rightful place. Now, if you could just put the remote icon back for those of us who watch live tv. Here is what I found after having to research. 

Select All Channels.
Select Live Stream.
Select the program you want to watch.
Select the play icon.
Four step now instead of one. I have thought for months  that I could no longer live stream. Fortunately, I had auto update off on an older iPad thus I moved that one Into my kitchen. Now will turn off auto update on this iPad until I read reviews. Just make this easier FS1 dish lovers and restore the older app !

Update. I spoke too soon.i had one device that had update turned off and had one device that worked great.  I hit the update all button and now see in real time how awful this new app is. My programs stop and start or freeze. The old app did not do this.

**Developer response:** Hello, Sailvic. We are aware of this issue and are currently working on a solution. We are collecting feedback from our members so that we can resolve it as soon as possible. Can you send us an email at danyprod@dish.com including the issue you are experiencing, your device type, device operation version, and DISH Anywhere version please?

### 3/5 — Bad update!

*2020-10-11, version 20.3.40*

Since last update, the guide no longer shows all my subscribed channels and also no longer shows the channel number! Guide on app now useless! Please fix.
Update: i finally just tried signing out of app and back in and this worked so I now can see all my subscribed channels and their numbers. I then got an email from developer telling me to reset receiver, but I did not have to do that. Please make sure to test app updates better in the future so end users do not have problems. This app remains one I do not rely on to always work correctly.

### 1/5 — No Control

*2020-09-27, version 20.3.30*

Are you ever going to bring back the functionality of controlling Joeys and Hoppers from the app?  Even the outdated graphics being used on the App Store lead consumers to believe this is possible. Many of your customers have asked repeatedly for either access to the old app, or inclusion if this feature. I’ve been monitoring the updates and diligently installing them with hopes of the feature being restored.  I disabled the auto update feature after being so disappointed with the new app version. I note that since you released the new app your reviews have literally been nothing except 1, with many indicating they’re considering a change of service or that they would have rated this a zero if they could have. Are you planning on restoring this feature?  As it is now, the best use of this app is only as a guide to see what’s on, and even that requires effort.

**Developer response:** Hello! We are always looking for ways to improve our service. We truly appreciate your feedback and we are happy to get this forwarded to our Tech Op's team for review and consideration. Additionally, the previous version is no longer available.

### 1/5 — Horrible Update

*2020-09-21, version 20.3.30*

The latest update (Sept 2020) is just total trash. I’ve never had the app buffer so much, even with my slightly slower than average internet. Now it not only buffers horribly, when it does stream, it skips ahead. When I attempt to skip back to see what I have missed, it instead jumps ahead to LIVE regardless of which control buttons I use to go back 10 seconds. 

The version before this one wasn’t as “pretty” or streamlined as the look of the new one, but the functionality is just garbage. It’s useless. Thanks for nothing, Dish. Don’t you think your customers pay enough for your services that you could actually offer useable services?

### 1/5 — Poor app tech support

*2020-08-18, version 20.2.101*

No CC now for several months. Every time I complain I’m told they are working on it. Someone needs to be held cannibal for fixing this app. I would give it lower than one star if possible. With no Closed Caption this app is useless to me since I am deaf. It is also useless to the deaf community. Please fix it.

Update, just hear from support,  they said they are working on it. I guess 4 months is not enough time to get this problem fixed. Sounds like lip service or generic answer “ we are aware of the problem and are working on it “ amazing how many times I have heard the same response.

Just hear back again from developer telling me the same, they are aware of the problem and are working on it. And again ask me for what platform I am running and what software. I’m done sending them the information as they don’t seem to give a dam about the problem of no closed caption. It’s been 6 months now. Been since March, maybe by next year they might get it fix, or they just don’t give a dam about the deaf community. Wish I could give this a lower score maybe a minus 5 stars.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to let us know you are experiencing this issue, Rrs110. We are aware of the issue with some customers missing the closed captioning feature on the app and are currently working on a solution. Thank you for your patience with us.

**UPDATED RESPONSE** 
Hello, Rrs110. We appreciate you for bringing this our attention. We here at DISH are Tuned In To You! We will be sure to forward this to our Tech Ops team. We are collecting feedback from our members so that we can resolve things as soon as possible. Can you send us an email at danyprod@dish.com including your device type, device operation version, and DISH Anywhere version please?

### 1/5 — New app awful

*2020-08-01, version 20.2.90*

The new app is 3 months old I was hoping you would improve it! The pause button supposedly in the middle of the screen (no button shows you have to guess) only works have the time.  The fast forward button in upper left hand corner is made for children’s fingers, half the time you are trying to fast forward and you hit go backwards by accident. 

When watching shows it just quits playing goes to black screen you can’t get it to react so I close out of window, then 10 minutes later you will hear it playing in the background with nothing on the screen so now you have lost your place in the show. Ugh! Nothing on my end has changed with WiFi or my iPad it is this new app. 

More than half the time when I try to record something in the future it gives me one of several different error messages (yes tried multiple times) so then I miss shows because I don’t remember when I go to room with Dish box to tape. 

I have been dish customer 13 plus years this is worst app yet. Please work faster to fix stuff!

### 2/5 — Hate the update

*2020-07-16, version 20.2.80*

I have been a Dish customer for approximately 15 years and have zero complaints with the service. There have been a few channel outages that have been frustrating but I completely understand that at times it is needed to maintain cost. The Dish Anywhere App use to work perfectly until the App was redesigned. Now programming is delayed from when it’s recorded until it’s available on the App. The functionality and ease of use of the App has a less user friendly design and I truly wish I would have not updated the application. As I travel for business I use the App frequently and have considered changing service providers to another service provider with more user friendly and functional app. I really hope Dish considers fixing these complications soon.

**Developer response:** Hello, BigAl2196. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and we will pass this feedback along to our teams for review and consideration. We are aware of the issue with the recordings showing on the app delayed. Force closing the app and reopening may help bring in the recordings sooner. If this does not work, please send us an email at danyprod@dish.com including a brief description of the issue, your device type, device operation version, DISH Anywhere version, and is the decive connected via Wi-Fi or cellular data, please?

### 1/5 — My patience is over, time for executive escalation

*2020-07-12, version 20.2.80*

The week’s release introduced a new ‘HTTP error” on my iPad (but not my iPhone) which required me to delete the app and reinstall. Does Dish even have a quality control team reviewing these releases before they go live? While I appreciate that Dish has someone responding to each review, I am sick of reading “We are aware of the issue and collecting feedback.” How many times has that stock answer been copied and pasted into a review response over the past several months? This morning I sent an email to three executives at Dish Network, the person responsible for Customer Retention & Executive Escalations, the VP of Customer Care and and VP of Retention. The next time I send an email it will be to the CEO. This situation needs executive intervention. My patience is over.

## Frequently asked questions about [Old]

### What can I do with the DISH Anywhere app?

The app allows you to watch live TV channels and recorded shows from your home DISH subscription on your iPad or iPhone. You can also manage your DVR, access thousands of on-demand movies and shows, and follow your favorite sports teams with live scores and game information.

### What equipment do I need to use DISH Anywhere?

To stream live TV and DVR content, you need an online DISH account and a Hopper 2 or Hopper 3 receiver model. Users with an online DISH account but without a supported receiver can still access the On Demand and Live Stream features of the app.

### Can I watch content offline?

Yes, you can transfer your DVR recordings to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to watch them offline. You can also download purchased shows and movies for offline viewing. This functionality requires a high-speed internet connection to your Hopper 2 or Hopper 3 DVR.

### Is there a cost to use the DISH Anywhere app?

The DISH Anywhere app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires an active DISH Network subscription and a compatible Hopper receiver to access most of its features, such as live TV and DVR streaming.

### How does the app use my data?

If you have T-Mobile, DISH Anywhere is part of Binge-On, allowing you to watch without using your mobile data allowance. The app also features Nielsen's proprietary measurement software, which allows users to contribute to market research like TV ratings.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 20.4.52 — 2021-01-21

Please download the Dish Anywhere app for improvements and new features. This is the final release of Dish Anywhere for Tablet app.

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