Comparison

MyTVs vs CommandIQ®

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

Head to head
About

MyTVs

Manage your DVR recordings remotely. Schedule new recordings, view currently recording programs, and browse the TV guide. Control your set-top box and stream local channels where available.

Highlights
  • Remote DVR recording management
  • View and search TV program guide
  • Filter channels by subscription/favorites
  • Manage all DVR recordings
  • Perform remote control functions
  • Local channel streaming
Features
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IMPORTANT: Contact your local telecommunications service provider for details regarding availability of the service this app provides. Manage your DVR recordings from anywhere. With the MyTVs app, you can connect to your DVR enabled set-top boxes to schedule and manage DVR recordings even when you are not at home. You will be able to schedule new recordings or view currently being recorded programs. Additionally, you can view and search the TV program guide for your favorite shows or programs. FEATURES: * View and Search TV program guide. * Filter channels on TV program guide by subscribed and favorites. * View list of recordings from all DVR enabled set-top boxes. * Manage all DVR recordings including scheduling a one-time or series, deleting existing, viewing currently recording, and organizing in folders. * Perform remote control functions including changing channels. * Local Channel Streaming where available

About

CommandIQ®

Manage your home Wi-Fi experience with this app. Prioritize network performance and security for all your devices, applications, and family members. Easily control settings, test bandwidth, and set up custom networks.

Highlights
  • Reset Wi-Fi password
  • Run bandwidth tests
  • Assign devices to profiles
  • Create custom networks
  • Add new devices via WPS
  • Set parental controls
Features
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CommandIQ® delivers everything you need to control your entire home Wi-Fi experience. The simple, intuitive design of the app puts the information you need at your fingertips to set your network priorities for performance and security for every device, application, room, and family member. ​ Designed exclusively for use with GigaSpire BLAST systems, this app provides easy navigation, enabling you to:​ • Reset your primary SSID or password for Wi-Fi ​ ​ • Run bandwidth tests to monitor network performance ​ • View and assign connected devices to profiles, places and/or priority networks ​ • Create guest, work-from-home or custom wireless networks​ ​ • Add new devices to the network quickly and easy through the app’s WPS feature ​ • Set parental controls by scheduling Internet downtime, blocking advanced security options, and new capabilities ​ CommandIQ is available to subscribers of broadband service providers that offer GigaSpire BLAST systems. If you are unsure about app compatibility with your network/Wi-Fi router or system, please contact your service provider. App feature availability is based on your country of residence and/or your Wi-Fi system and is limited to your home Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

MyTVs4 screens
CommandIQ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CommandIQ® at 4.3 against MyTVs's 3.1. CommandIQ® also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 17). On price, review sentiment, 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

CommandIQ® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CommandIQ® has 2.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MyTVs's written reviews are positive against 23% of CommandIQ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyTVs ships an update every 2 months, CommandIQ® monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyTVs versus CommandIQ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyTVsCommandIQ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (17 ratings)4.3 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews23.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative Systems L.L.C.Calix, Inc.

Customer experience

MyTVs

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

CommandIQ®

All ratings2,185 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

MyTVs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CommandIQ®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or create new accounts
  • Devices disappearing from the network list
  • Scheduled internet pauses not working as expected
  • App crashing or freezing during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved parental controls and content filtering
  • Better device management and customization options
  • Enhanced network analytics and diagnostics
  • Seamless integration with other smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

MyTVs

No in-app purchases

None

CommandIQ®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyTVs free?
MyTVs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CommandIQ® free?
CommandIQ® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyTVs or CommandIQ®?
CommandIQ® is rated higher. MyTVs averages 3.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CommandIQ® averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.
Do MyTVs or CommandIQ® have ads?
Neither MyTVs nor CommandIQ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyTVs or CommandIQ®?
MyTVs ships an update every 2 months, and CommandIQ® monthly. Most recently, MyTVs was updated on September 19, 2026 and CommandIQ® on September 29, 2026.

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