4VR vs TeeVeeing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4VR
Explore immersive content from Channel 4. Experience a new way to engage with television through virtual reality and augmented reality features.
- Immersive content
- Virtual reality experiences
- Augmented reality features
- Channel 4 exclusive content
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Home of Channel 4's immersive content
TeeVeeing
Access live satellite TV channels legally and instantly without a dish or VPN. Control your rented European satellite receiver remotely to power on/off, switch channels, and browse program guides. Schedule recordings and replay content up to 7 days back.
- Remote receiver control
- Live satellite TV streaming
- Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
- Cloud-based recording scheduling
- 7-day program replay
- Access to 120+ FTA channels
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TeeVeeing Control App Real satellite TV. No dish. No VPN. Just control and watch — legally and instantly. The TeeVeeing Control App connects you to your own rented satellite TV equipment, physically installed in a secure European facility. You receive live television exactly as it's broadcast via satellite — unaltered, in real time, with no overlays or added ads. We don’t retransmit or repackage TV. Instead, we rent you a real satellite receiver, which you control through this app. What the App Does • Power your rented satellite receiver on or off • Switch channels instantly • Browse a complete Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) • Schedule cloud-based recordings • Replay programs up to 7 days back (depending on your plan) You are in direct control of your own satellite equipment. Important Note on Satellite Coverage Satellite TV relies on geographic footprints — which means you can only access channels available via satellites visible from the location of your assigned receiver. We place our receivers in strategic locations across Europe to provide access to major Free-To-Air (FTA) channels from: • United Kingdom • Ireland • France • Germany Channel availability may vary depending on the satellite coverage area based on your location. Memberships – Buy Directly in the App Activate your satellite equipment with one of our rental memberships, available as in-app purchases: • Holiday Pass – Short-term, ideal for travellers • Monthly or Annual Plans – Great for long-term access • Family Plan – Multi-device usage with added features Activation is quick, usually within minutes of sign-up. Key Features • 120+ FTA channels • Fully remote access to your private receiver • Works on phones, tablets, smart TVs, and set-top boxes • No VPNs, no cables, no satellite dish needed at your home • GDPR-compliant, legally operated under EU broadcasting laws Who Is This For? Perfect for expats, holidaymakers, second-home owners, or anyone looking for a lawful, personal way to watch real satellite TV from back home — even while abroad. Download the TeeVeeing Control App now to activate and manage your satellite TV receiver — and enjoy real TV from the source.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TeeVeeing at 3.2 against 4VR's 1.2. TeeVeeing also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 4%). 4VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. TeeVeeing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. 4VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
TeeVeeing holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4VR has 105 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of 4VR's written reviews are positive against 22% of TeeVeeing's.
4VR ships an update every 4 months, TeeVeeing every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4VR | TeeVeeing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (105 ratings) | 3.2 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | 22.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Channel 4 | PZAZ |
Customer experience
4VR
TeeVeeing
Bugs and requests
4VR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TeeVeeing
Reported bugs
22 issues- Unable to sign in
- Screen goes blank
- Site is down
- Cannot watch recordings
- Connection error message
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- Playback times out when Airplaying
- Subscription says expired incorrectly
- App stops and won't stream
- Airplay not working
- App doesn't work
- Gets stuck
- No PiP
- Online chat unavailable
- Emails not responded to
- Cannot update payment info
- Payments not possible from iOS app
- Website is gone
- App displays 404 page
- Channels don't load
- Plays channel in landscape on iPhone
- Cannot pause or change channels on iPhone
- Signals lag and freeze
Requested features
8 requests- App for Roku
- App for Apple TV
- App for Sony smart tv
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) option
- USA option
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- Timeshift functionality
- Subtitles availability
- Option to pay through Apple
In-app purchases
4VR
No in-app purchases
TeeVeeing
- Expat TV - Monthly$8.991 Month
- Family TV - Monthly$17.991 Month
- Expat TV - Yearly - Save 25%$79.991 Year
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- Family TV - Yearly - Save 25%$149.991 Year
