MeTV App vs Tablo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeTV App
Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.
- Classic television network content
- Information on favorite shows
- Nostalgia features
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
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MeTV - America's #1 Classic Television Network - read about your favorite shows and nostalgia on your iPhone and iPad. Your feedback can help make the MeTV app better for everyone. Share your app feedback with iOS-feedback@metv.com.
Tablo
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.
- Record live TV
- Watch streaming channels
- No subscription required
- Access on all home devices
- Includes local news and sports
- Works with TV antennas
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MeTV App at 2.6 against Tablo's 1.9. MeTV App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
MeTV App holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 689 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of MeTV App's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's.
MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, Tablo every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | MeTV App | Tablo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (689 ratings) — better | 1.9 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews — better | 20.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 689 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ME-TV National Limited Partnership | Nuvyyo Inc. |
Customer experience
MeTV App
Tablo
User reviews
MeTV App
From 689 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💫 Best old TV shows
- 🎶 Great music
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative content
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🚫 Can't watch live TV or stream shows
- 🤔 Confusing and non-intuitive interface
- 🚫 Not available in Canada
Tablo
From 57 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Bugs and requests
MeTV App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sign-up page with unreadable text
- Inconsistent live stream functionality
- Freezing and repeated playback issues
- Incorrect program scheduling information
Requested features
4 requests- Live streaming option
- More frequent quiz updates
- Ability to remove/change favorite shows
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
Tablo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to watch recordings in progress
- Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
MeTV App
No in-app purchases
Tablo
No in-app purchases
