Comparison

ListenWIFI vs Tablo

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

Head to head
About

ListenWIFI

Stream live venue audio directly to your smart device over Wi-Fi. Experience ultra-low latency for events, assistive listening, and silent screens. Connect easily via Wi-Fi and use your own headphones or hearing aids.

Highlights
  • Stream live audio over Wi-Fi
  • Ultra-low latency
  • Use own headphones/hearing aids
  • Automated channel connection
  • In-app QR code connection
  • Multi-language support
Features
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The ListenWIFI app delivers live venue audio over Wi-Fi to smart devices in venues equipped with ListenWIFI or Listen EVERYWHERE* systems. ListenWIFI is the most advanced Wi-Fi audio streaming product on the market—experience real-time audio for assistive listening, live event audio, and silent screens with ultra-low latency technology. ListenWIFI benefits: • Stream live audio to your smart device • Use your preferred headphones, neck loop, or hearing aids • Industry-best low latency to minimize lip sync issues • Automated channel connection as you move throughout a venue with ListenWIFI location beacons installed • In-app QR code for channel connection at venues where QR codes are posted • Seamless language selection when multiple languages are available ListenWIFI is easy to use, simply: 1) Download the app 2) Connect to the venue’s Wi-Fi network** 3) Open the app and listen Note: We recommend using wired headphones or neck loops to avoid audio delay from Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled products. *Listen EVERYWHERE, the prior version of ListenWIFI, remains fully compatible with the ListenWIFI app. ** You must be connected to the venue’s Wi-Fi network where the ListenWIFI, or Listen EVERYWHERE, system is installed to stream audio. Listen Technologies creates innovative solutions for assistive listening and communication technologies; for more information, visit www.listentech.com.

About

Tablo

Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.

Highlights
  • Record live TV
  • Watch streaming channels
  • No subscription required
  • Access on all home devices
  • Includes local news and sports
  • Works with TV antennas
Features
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.

Screenshots

ListenWIFI4 screens
Tablo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ListenWIFI at 4.1 against Tablo's 1.9. ListenWIFI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tablo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

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

ListenWIFI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of ListenWIFI's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListenWIFI ships an update every 4 months, Tablo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ListenWIFI versus Tablo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListenWIFITablo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (254 ratings) — better1.9 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better20.2% of reviews
Number of ratings254 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB152 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperListen Technologies CorporationNuvyyo Inc.

Customer experience

ListenWIFI

All ratings254 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative48.6%

Tablo

All ratings57 ratings
Positive19.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative77.2%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral12.4%
Negative67.4%

User reviews

ListenWIFI

From 254 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Clear and crisp audio
  • 👂 Helpful for hearing impaired
  • 👍 Easy to use when connected
  • 🔊 Good sound quality
  • 🚀 Improved stability after upgrade

Room to improve

  • ❌ Frequent connection issues
  • ⏳ Significant audio delay/lag
  • 🔌 Difficulty connecting
  • 📉 Unstable performance
  • 🔇 Audio cuts out periodically

Tablo

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔓 Secure and stable
  • 💰 Great value for cord-cutters
  • 📺 Excellent OTA TV experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🕰️ Slow app load times
  • 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI

Bugs and requests

ListenWIFI

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes automatically
  • App locks up and won't disconnect
  • No sound after connecting
  • Blue screen with logo, no sound
  • Keeps cutting in and out
Show 10 more
  • Lagging audio
  • Audio description problems
  • Drops connection often
  • Sound delayed compared to live speaker
  • Audio volume not loud enough
  • Echo effect between live mic and headphones
  • Choppy audio periodically
  • New connection issue after certain load
  • Audio keeps shutting off
  • Not connecting with accessibility mode/VoiceOver on

Requested features

4 requests
  • Real-time audio
  • Stereo audio for hearing aids
  • Ability to check number of connected users
  • Improved instructions for use

Tablo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to watch recordings in progress
  • Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
  • Connectivity issues with certain network setups
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Remote access to recordings
  • Improved channel guide and DVR management
  • Seamless integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

ListenWIFI

No in-app purchases

None

Tablo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ListenWIFI free?
ListenWIFI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tablo free?
Tablo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ListenWIFI or Tablo?
ListenWIFI is rated higher. ListenWIFI averages 4.1 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Tablo averages 1.9 from 57 ratings.
Do ListenWIFI or Tablo have ads?
Tablo shows ads; ListenWIFI does not.
Which is updated more often, ListenWIFI or Tablo?
ListenWIFI ships an update every 4 months, and Tablo every 5 weeks. Most recently, ListenWIFI was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tablo on September 24, 2026.

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