Comparison

Arvig WiFi TV vs HansonTV

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

Head to head
About

Arvig WiFi TV

Stream live, recorded, and on-demand TV shows, movies, and sports on your favorite devices without a set-top box. Enjoy features like a sports menu, 72-hour replay, cloud DVR, and personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Live, recorded, and on-demand streaming
  • Sports Menu for game discovery
  • 72-hour Replay TV functionality
  • Cloud DVR for remote access
  • Live and local channel access
  • Personalized show recommendations
  • Instant channel changes
Features
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Arvig WiFi TV gives you more ways to view because it works with your favorite streaming device. Access your favorite live, recorded and on-demand shows, movies, and sports by downloading the Arvig WiFi TV App. Experience the live TV you want without a set-top box and wires. Features: Sports Menu: Easily find live, upcoming and replays of games and programs based on sport type. Replay TV*: Never miss another show. Watch up to the past 72 hours of shows, movies, and sports across most of our channel lineup. Cloud DVR*: Access your recordings from virtually any device. Live & Local: Enjoy your favorite local channels and live HD feeds. Simpler Surfing: Choose from a traditional guide or curated tile-view. Responsive: Experience instant channel changes and guide-scrolling. Personalized: Arvig WiFi TV learns what you love and suggests new shows and movies based on your preferences. Local Support: Have a question, our support team is ready and waiting to assist. ************************ *Product details, channel lineups, pricing and availability are subject to change. MultiView available on supported devices. Replay TV is enabled/disabled on an individual show and/or network basis. This means not all shows or all networks allow this feature as part of our content agreements. Cloud DVR recordings can be viewed outside the home on an individual show and/or network basis. This means many recordings will be available outside your home, but some will not be available as per our content agreements.

About

HansonTV

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HansonTV is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Hanson Communications Inc. High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: Cloud DVR - Base service is 10 hours with options up to 200 hours of recording. All channels broadcast in High Definition. All of your favorite sports channels include. Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.

Screenshots

Arvig WiFi TV4 screens
HansonTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Arvig WiFi TV and HansonTV 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Arvig WiFi TV versus HansonTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArvig WiFi TVHansonTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperArvig Enterprises, Inc.TiVo Platform Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Arvig WiFi TV

No in-app purchases

None

HansonTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arvig WiFi TV free?
Arvig WiFi TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HansonTV free?
HansonTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arvig WiFi TV or HansonTV have ads?
Neither Arvig WiFi TV nor HansonTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arvig WiFi TV or HansonTV?
Arvig WiFi TV ships an update every 4 months, and HansonTV every 4 months. Most recently, Arvig WiFi TV was updated on November 2, 2026 and HansonTV on October 31, 2026.

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