FidelityTV vs MCTV Stream
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.
MCTV Stream
Stream live TV content on your mobile device or smart TV without a set-top box. Enjoy a whole-home experience with features like simultaneous recording, cloud DVR, and the ability to replay or restart shows. Parental controls and high-definition streaming are also available.
- Whole-home experience
- Simultaneous recording
- Cloud DVR with 100 hours
- Replay/Restart TV functionality
- Parental controls
- High-definition streaming
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MCTV Stream is a streaming TV service available exclusively to MCTV cable TV and Internet customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or smart TV without the need for a set-top box. From sports to culture to entertainment, MCTV Stream has it all with our easy-to-use interface. It’s your TV on your time.* Amazing Features Include*: Whole-Home Experience – Enjoy whole-home options including stop and resume, simultaneously record up to 6 shows at once and playback to any device. Flexibility – Watch your favorite shows on multiple devices at the same time and stream on up to 5 devices. Cloud DVR – Cloud DVR with up to 100 hours of recording. Replay/Restart TV – No matter how much you enjoy TV, catching every game or show is pretty demanding. MCTV Stream has got you covered. On many channels you can restart a currently airing show back to the very beginning or you can go back 72 hours and replay a program so you never miss a moment. Parental Controls – Protect those you love the most by locking shows by rating or specific channels or shows. High-Definition – Enjoy local favorites, including live local news, along with shows from top networks without the extra equipment. *Restrictions may apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FidelityTV at 60% against MCTV Stream's 0%. FidelityTV also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.1). 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.
FidelityTV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of FidelityTV's written reviews are positive against 0% of MCTV Stream's.
FidelityTV ships an update every 4 months, MCTV Stream every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FidelityTV | MCTV Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better | 2.1 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TiVo Platform Technologies LLC | Espial Group Inc. |
Customer experience
FidelityTV
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In-app purchases
FidelityTV
No in-app purchases
MCTV Stream
No in-app purchases
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