Fios TV Mobile vs KnotNames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live TV streaming
- On Demand library
- DVR management
- Offline downloads
- Remote TV control
- Content recommendations
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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.
KnotNames
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Bring Names Together - Beautifully Knotty Names transforms any names into crossword-style patterns you can rearrange, and share. Whether it’s family members, friends, or loved ones, Knotty Names creates a unique visual connection between names - perfect for keepsakes, celebrations, and sharing special moments. How It Works: Add Names - Enter family or loved ones’ names — one by one. Generate a Crossword - Tap Knott Your Names to instantly create a crossword-style layout. Re-Arrange - Shuffle the layout to explore different patterns and intersections. Share Instantly - Export the crossword as an image and share it with family and friends.
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Verdict
Fios TV Mobile and KnotNames are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, KnotNames every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fios TV Mobile | KnotNames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (337K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 337K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verizon Services Corporation | Vamsikrishna Kota |
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
KnotNames
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fios TV Mobile
No in-app purchases
KnotNames
No in-app purchases









