FidelityTV vs 8 String TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live TV streaming
- Cloud DVR recording
- Catch-up TV (3 days)
- Voice control integration
- Multi-device support
- No cable boxes or contracts
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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.
8 String TV
Access on-demand content, live streams, and video archives from this entertainment provider on your iOS devices. Stay updated with news and subscribe to their Google Calendar for event notifications.
- Watch Live Streams
- View Playlist Video Archive
- Subscribe to Google Calendar
- Get 8 String TV News
- iOS device compatibility
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View all of 8 String TV's on demand content from your IOS devices! With 8String TV you can: - Watch Live Streams - View Playlist Video Archive - Subscribe and View 8String TV Google Calendar - Keep up to date with 8String TV News
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 8 String TV at 5.0 against FidelityTV's 4.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
8 String TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FidelityTV | 8 String TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | CASTUS Corporation |
Customer experience
FidelityTV
8 String TV
In-app purchases
FidelityTV
No in-app purchases
8 String TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
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