Comparison

Fios TV Mobile vs Pocket AR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fios TV Mobile

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
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Verizon Fios TV Mobile lets you watch TV from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. With the app, you can: - Choose from hundreds of live TV channels and stream thousands of On Demand movies and shows. - Search for your favorite entertainment easily. Filter by genre, ratings, favorite channels and more. - View your personal library of DVR recordings, On Demand purchases, downloads, bookmarks and more. Get recommendations for shows and movies you’ll love. - Download content to watch offline or stream data-free as a Verizon Wireless Customer (data-free offer not available in California). - Control your TV through the app to play content, manage your DVR, watch recordings and more. Download the app and start streaming instantly on your mobile device, with a Fios TV subscription. *The Fios TV Mobile app is included with the Fios TV subscription. Req. compatible device and Fios® TV. Content restrictions may apply. Fios Internet req’d for in-home use. Full channel access and DVR streaming require Fios Multi-Room DVR Enhanced or Premium Service. Max. combined 4 simultaneous Live TV and/or DVR streams per media server. Verizon Wireless Data-Free Streaming (not available in California): Req. postpay 4G LTE service. Non-streaming activity and app diagnostics (e.g., app downloads, starting/restarting the app, going off airplane mode and transitioning from Wi-Fi to 4G LTE) will incur data charges. For Verizon Unlimited customers, app data usage will be counted, not billed.  Early access to Fios TV Mobile app begins with activation & ends upon installation or in 14 days, whichever comes first. Remote control functionality requires use of Fios® router & HD set-top box. CA Privacy Notice https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/full-privacy-policy?scrollto=index-1#acc-item-55 Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

About

Pocket AR

This application uses augmented reality to animate static images like paintings, flyers, or sketches. Users can point their device at compatible images to see them come to life and even create their own AR marker images.

Highlights
  • Bring static images to life with AR
  • Works with compatible images
  • Transform paintings, flyers, and sketches
  • Create custom AR marker images
  • Immersive augmented reality experience
Features
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Kindly note that the application only works with Pocket AR images. Pocket AR is an innovative app designed to bring images to life using augmented reality (AR). By simply pointing a smartphone or tablet at a PocketAR compatible image, users can experience augmented reality. Whether it's a painting, a flyer, or even a sketch, Pocket AR transforms static images into an immersive augmented reality experience. It also gives you access to create your very own AR marker image.

Screenshots

Fios TV Mobile4 screens
Pocket AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket AR at 100% against Fios TV Mobile's 12%. Pocket AR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Fios TV Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (336K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fios TV Mobile has 336K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Pocket AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket AR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fios TV Mobile versus Pocket AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFios TV MobilePocket AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (336K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings336K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVerizon Services CorporationBlackbox Apps LLC

Customer experience

Fios TV Mobile

All ratings334,850 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews652 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative82.2%

Pocket AR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fios TV Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Pocket AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fios TV Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fios TV Mobile free?
Fios TV Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket AR free?
Pocket AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fios TV Mobile or Pocket AR?
Pocket AR is rated higher. Fios TV Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Pocket AR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Fios TV Mobile or Pocket AR have ads?
Neither Fios TV Mobile nor Pocket AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fios TV Mobile or Pocket AR?
Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket AR every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fios TV Mobile was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pocket AR on October 24, 2026.

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