Streaming TV vs StreamIt powered by GBT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streaming TV
Watch your favorite local TV channels, including major broadcast networks, directly on your device. Access program information for what's on now, next, and later, and enjoy the convenience of pausing live TV and full-screen viewing.
- Watch local TV channels
- View program information
- Pause live TV
- Full-screen mode
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IMPORTANT: Contact your local telecommunications service provider for details regarding availability of the service this app provides as well as sign-in information. The sign-in information required includes a Username, and Password. Watch your favorite local channels including the major TV broadcast networks in your service area FEATURES: * View info for What’s On: Now – Next - Later * Pause Live TV * Full Screen Mode
StreamIt powered by GBT
Watch and record live TV, including news and sports, on your mobile devices or TV without a set-top box. Features include Cloud DVR, Replay, and Start Over for a seamless viewing experience.
- Watch and record live TV
- No set-top box required
- Cloud DVR
- Replay feature
- Start Over feature
- Mobile and TV streaming
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StreamIt TV powered by GBT. Watch and record all your favorite shows including Local News, Sports and Entertainment. Utilize your TV or mobile devices without the need for a Set-Top Box. Enjoy Cloud DVR, Replay & Start over features and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StreamIt powered by GBT at 5.0 against Streaming TV's 4.0. Streaming TV's advantage is iOS requirement (8 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StreamIt powered by GBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Streaming TV ships an update every 2 months, StreamIt powered by GBT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streaming TV | StreamIt powered by GBT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Innovative Systems L.L.C. | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
Streaming TV
StreamIt powered by GBT
In-app purchases
Streaming TV
No in-app purchases
StreamIt powered by GBT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Streaming TV free?
Is StreamIt powered by GBT free?
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Do Streaming TV or StreamIt powered by GBT have ads?
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