# Fios TV Mobile vs LocalTV+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocalTV+ at 90% against Fios TV Mobile's 12%. LocalTV+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Fios TV Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (336K vs 186) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

LocalTV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fios TV Mobile has 336K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Fios TV Mobile's written reviews are positive against 90% of LocalTV+'s.

Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, LocalTV+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fios TV Mobile | LocalTV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fios-tv-mobile/id1365137337/reviews) | **[4.7 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 123 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Verizon Services Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/663838713) | [Mass Localtv, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715665464) |

## What reviewers say

### Fios TV Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fios-tv-mobile/id1365137337)

Stream live TV channels and thousands of On Demand movies and shows from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. Manage your DVR, download content for offline viewing, and even control your TV remotely.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On Demand library, DVR management, Offline downloads, Remote TV control, Content recommendations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote app
- 👍 Sleek new user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Limited functionality compared to previous app
- 🔋 Poor performance on mobile devices
- 🤔 Removing useful features like channel favorites

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly logs users out and requires re-login
- DVR recordings not accessible or playback issues
- Channels not available outside home network
- Freezing and buffering problems during playback
- Incorrect channel listings and guide information

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old app with improved stability
- Add ability to resume playback from where left off
- Improve channel browsing and search functionality
- Restore portrait mode and other device orientation options
- Provide better integration with set-top box features


### LocalTV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697)

Stream local Boston TV channels, including news, sports, and network shows, for free. Enjoy background playback and AirPlay support to enhance your viewing experience without any subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Access to local Boston TV stations, Live sports broadcasts, AirPlay support, Background video streaming, Background audio playback, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fios TV Mobile free?

Fios TV Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LocalTV+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fios TV Mobile or LocalTV+?

LocalTV+ is rated higher. Fios TV Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while LocalTV+ averages 4.7 from 186 ratings.

### Do Fios TV Mobile or LocalTV+ have ads?

Neither Fios TV Mobile nor LocalTV+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fios TV Mobile or LocalTV+?

Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and LocalTV+ every 4 months. Most recently, Fios TV Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and LocalTV+ on October 30, 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.*