Comparison

FidelityTV vs CDE Lightband

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

Head to head
About

FidelityTV

Stream live television channels and record shows with cloud DVR functionality. Enjoy features like catch-up TV and voice control across multiple devices. This service offers a simplified viewing experience without traditional cable boxes or contracts.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Cloud DVR recording
  • Catch-up TV (3 days)
  • Voice control integration
  • Multi-device support
  • No cable boxes or contracts
Features
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Live TV Made Simple. Choose Your Channel Package. Add Your Premiums. Watch on All Your Favorite Devices. Anywhere in Your Home No Cable Boxes. No Commitment. No Contracts. To check availability in your area visit www.fidelitycommunications.com/fidelity-tv Simplify Your Life with These Included Features Catch-up TV. Rewind and catch up on shows from 3 days ago. * Cloud DVR. Record your favorite movies and show. Access them from any supported device, anywhere within the U.S. Voice Control. Ex. Alexa, turn on Fidelity TV. Alexa, tune to (insert your favorite channel here) channel TV Life Made Simple.

About

CDE Lightband

Stream live and recorded TV content on your iOS devices, both at home and on the go. Browse the program guide, watch live channels, and catch up on missed shows with convenient features.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Recorded TV content
  • Program guide browsing
  • Catch-up TV
  • Restart TV feature
Features
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ABOUT THIS APP CDE Lightband is the perfect way to watch Live and Recorded TV content at home and on the go within the CDE Lightband, Clarksville, Tennessee area. Within CDE Lightband’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming on iOS devices. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered CDE Lightband Streaming. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features (if available and in your package).

Screenshots

FidelityTV4 screens
CDE Lightband4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FidelityTV at 60% against CDE Lightband's 0%. FidelityTV also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

FidelityTV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of FidelityTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of CDE Lightband's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FidelityTV ships an update every 4 months, CDE Lightband every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FidelityTV versus CDE Lightband: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFidelityTVCDE Lightband
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (12 ratings) — better2.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTiVo Platform Technologies LLCCDE Lightband

Customer experience

FidelityTV

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

CDE Lightband

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

FidelityTV

No in-app purchases

None

CDE Lightband

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FidelityTV free?
FidelityTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDE Lightband free?
CDE Lightband is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FidelityTV or CDE Lightband?
FidelityTV is rated higher. FidelityTV averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CDE Lightband averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.
Do FidelityTV or CDE Lightband have ads?
Neither FidelityTV nor CDE Lightband shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FidelityTV or CDE Lightband?
FidelityTV ships an update every 4 months, and CDE Lightband every 6 months. Most recently, FidelityTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and CDE Lightband on October 21, 2026.

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