# TikiLIVE vs nexTV by HCC

The clearest difference is ads: nexTV by HCC at none against TikiLIVE's shown. nexTV by HCC also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). TikiLIVE's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for TikiLIVE against 3.7 for nexTV by HCC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TikiLIVE has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TikiLIVE ships an update every 6 months, nexTV by HCC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TikiLIVE | nexTV by HCC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tikilive/id1090335614/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextv-by-hcc/id1439059373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TikiLIVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076961524) | [TiVo Platform Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324632173) |

## What reviewers say

### TikiLIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tikilive/id1090335614)

Access your IPTV account to stream live TV channels, videos, and internet radio stations on your mobile device. Discover personalized content recommendations and receive notifications for scheduled events and live broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Live TV channels and broadcasts, Internet radio stations, Personalized recommendations, Channel Guide, Notifications for live events, Chromecast support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### nexTV by HCC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextv-by-hcc/id1439059373)

Stream your full cable TV lineup, including local and national channels, on your mobile devices. Enjoy personalized viewing profiles, catch up on missed shows, and record favorites with cloud-based DVR. Explore a vast video on demand library and search for content across the internet.

**Highlights:** Full cable TV lineup, Personalized viewing profiles, Catch Up TV, Cloud-based DVR, Video on Demand library, Universal content search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TikiLIVE free?

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

### Is nexTV by HCC free?

nexTV by HCC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TikiLIVE or nexTV by HCC?

TikiLIVE is rated higher. TikiLIVE averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while nexTV by HCC averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TikiLIVE or nexTV by HCC have ads?

TikiLIVE shows ads; nexTV by HCC does not.

### Which is updated more often, TikiLIVE or nexTV by HCC?

TikiLIVE ships an update every 6 months, and nexTV by HCC every 5 months. Most recently, TikiLIVE was updated on September 21, 2026 and nexTV by HCC on August 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*