Best Start TV alternatives: apps like Start TV

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Start TV is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Start TV

Tablo#1

Tablo by Nuvyyo Inc.

Watch the best of TV!
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
2.2😐(108 ratings)
FreeAds
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Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔓 Secure and stable
  • 💰 Great value for cord-cutters
  • 📺 Excellent OTA TV experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🕰️ Slow app load times
  • 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI
TV Guide: Streaming & Live TV#2
4.3😞(117K ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover what to watch on live TV and streaming services. Get personalized recommendations, track your favorites, and find where to stream any show or movie. Stay updated on new releases and upcoming episodes.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate TV listings
  • 🚀 Convenient app features
  • 💡 Customizable preferences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 💤 Slow and unresponsive
  • 📢 Overwhelming ads
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
Cogeco EPICO#3

Cogeco EPICO by Cogeco Connexion

Power up epic entertainment
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
3.7😞(3 ratings)
Free
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Stream and control your entertainment across multiple devices. Easily browse content and cast to your TV from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience on various platforms.

What We Love

  • 📱 Works well on mobile devices when functioning
  • 🌐 Accessible away from home viewing (when working)
  • ⚡ Fast internet speeds available
  • 👍 Easy to use interface when operational
  • 📺 Ability to watch on multiple devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant freezing and crashing
  • ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
  • 🔄 Requires frequent reinstallation
  • 📵 Non-functional outside home network
  • 🎬 Channels frequently won't load
  • 🔌 Casting/screen mirroring doesn't work
  • 📱 iPad and iPhone performance issues
  • 🔊 Audio delay and sync problems
  • 🎮 Poor remote control functionality
  • ❌ Outdated hardware (set-top box)
  • 🌐 Incompatible with Google TV, Roku, Tizen, WebOS
  • 🔐 Frequent forced sign-outs
  • ⚙️ Inverted subtitle controls
  • 🎯 Difficult navigation and content discovery
  • 📊 Pixelated video quality
  • 🔄 No Picture-in-Picture support
  • 🗣️ Missing French language support
  • 🎬 Playback controls barely functional
  • 💥 Crashes when fast-forwarding recordings
  • 🚫 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users

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Discover and categorize movies, TV series, and anime. Bookmark titles, express your feelings (love, like, dislike, hate), and see how others feel. Organize your watchlist and discover popular content.

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