Streaming TV vs Nortex TV
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
Nortex TV
Stream live and local television channels, access cloud DVR recordings, and catch up on missed shows with Replay TV. This platform offers personalized profiles and recommendations for a tailored viewing experience. Available exclusively for Nortex Internet subscribers.
- Live and local channel streaming
- 72-hour Replay TV
- 100-hour Cloud DVR
- Personalized user profiles
- Content recommendations
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"Stream Live and Local Nortex TV, access Cloud DVR or catch up with Replay TV. Nortex TV is a streaming TV platform exclusive to Nortex Internet subscribers allowing access to your existing Nortex TV service based on your subscribed TV lineup on any compatible viewing device! Features include: -Live and Local: Stay informed of local events and binge shows from your favorite national broadcasts -Replay TV: Never miss your favorite show because we store the last 72 hours in the cloud for instant access -Cloud DVR: Enjoy 100 hours of DVR without the set top box- record favorite programming in the cloud to access them from any internet connected device -Profiles and Recommendations: Nortex TV learns your preferences and suggests new entertainment similar to your favorites. Customize profiles so everyone in the home get a personalized viewing experience. For more information or to see if Nortex TV is available, visit https://www.nortex.com/tv "
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Streaming TV at 4.0 against Nortex TV's 3.8. Streaming TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8 vs 15.6). Nortex TV's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Streaming TV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nortex TV has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Streaming TV ships an update every 2 months, Nortex TV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streaming TV | Nortex TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 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
Nortex TV
In-app purchases
Streaming TV
No in-app purchases
Nortex TV
No in-app purchases
