# Qview vs ElectricNOW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElectricNOW at 71% against Qview's 0%. ElectricNOW also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Qview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElectricNOW sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Qview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ElectricNOW holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElectricNOW has 996 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Qview's written reviews are positive against 71% of ElectricNOW's.

Qview ships an update every 8 months, ElectricNOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qview | ElectricNOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qview/id1022120129/reviews) | **[4.8 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electricnow/id1501030946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **996** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hisense USA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022120128) | [Electric Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501030945) |

## What reviewers say

### Qview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qview/id1022120129)

This app allows multiple users to simultaneously share photos and videos to a smart TV. It's ideal for gatherings, enabling everyone to contribute content to a shared queue for viewing on the big screen. Manage playback and content access with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous multi-user content sharing, Upload photos and videos to a queue, Queue holds up to 50 pieces of content, Playback control (play/pause, next/previous), Content grab feature for shared access, User join and exit notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Good idea for an app
- 👍 Displays photos in hi-def

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not launch
- 🐛 App does not download completely
- 🐛 App does not detect TV
- 🐛 App does not connect to phone/TV

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work on Hisense TV
- App does not download completely
- App does not launch
- App crashes on first launch
- App shows a black screen and returns to home screen

**Requested features**

- Allow mirroring of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube
- Allow selection of multiple photos/videos
- Provide clear instructions or help for using the app
- Improve app stability on iOS
- Fix compatibility issues with Apple products


### ElectricNOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electricnow/id1501030946)

Stream fan-favorite TV series and movies from Electric Entertainment for free. Enjoy 24/7 broadcasts, on-demand episodes, bonus material, and behind-the-scenes footage.  Also includes video companions to popular entertainment podcasts.

**Highlights:** 24/7 streaming broadcast, On-demand episodes, Program guide, Bonus material, Behind-the-scenes footage, Podcast video companions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase HD 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase HD 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase HD 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase HD 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Purchase HD 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Season Pass | $20.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 35 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 55 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 70 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Bundle 90 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable shows and content
- 🚀 Smooth and stable app experience
- 💡 Variety of shows and movies
- 🤗 Helpful for disabled/senior users
- 🎥 Great for cord-cutters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔊 Loud commercials
- 🔍 Navigation and discoverability issues
- 🌍 Limited availability in some regions
- 🔍 Lack of Chromecast support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain shows
- Audio sync issues on some platforms
- Inability to connect to TV

**Requested features**

- Closed captioning support
- Improved video quality
- Notification for new content
- Ability to cast to TV
- More international availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qview free?

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

### Is ElectricNOW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Qview or ElectricNOW?

ElectricNOW is rated higher. Qview averages 1.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while ElectricNOW averages 4.8 from 996 ratings.

### Do Qview or ElectricNOW have ads?

Neither Qview nor ElectricNOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Qview or ElectricNOW?

Qview ships an update every 8 months, and ElectricNOW every 2 months. Most recently, Qview was updated on October 16, 2026 and ElectricNOW on October 15, 2026.

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