Comparison

ExpressTV vs GPC iTV

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

Head to head
About

ExpressTV

Access TiVo features like personalized recommendations, program guides, and on-demand content. Manage your recordings, search for shows, and control your TV remotely. Watch content on your devices or cast to your TV.

Highlights
  • What to Watch recommendations
  • Program Guide
  • Video On Demand browsing
  • My Shows management
  • OnePass Manager
  • Remote Control functionality
  • Watch on TV and Device
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This App brings the best of TiVo experiences and features including What to Watch, Guide, browse Video On Demand, My Shows, OnePass Manager, To Do List, Search, Info, Remote Control, Watch On TV, Watch on Device, and Content Screens.

About

GPC iTV

Stream popular channels, live news, and sports on your Apple TV and wireless devices. Enjoy features like cloud DVR, replay TV, and personalized recommendations without needing a set-top box.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of channels, news, and sports
  • Cloud DVR for recording and playback
  • Replay TV for missed content
  • Personalized recommendations based on viewing habits
  • No set-top box required
  • Multiple user profiles
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GPC iTV allows subscribers to stream the latest entertainment, up to the minute news, and exciting sporting events to their Apple TVs and wireless devices over a high-speed Internet connection. Our lineup includes today’s most popular channels and features to enhance your viewing experience. Great Plains Communications subscribers can access their favorite programming by simply logging onto the GPC iTV app using their preferred streaming media device. And best of all, there’s no set top box required, which means no monthly equipment fees. TOP FEATURES: 1. Fast and informative User guide- See what’s on both today and in the future with fast scrolling guide 2. Real-time local content-Enjoy local broadcast series and shows in real time. 3. *Replay TV-More than 72 hours of content is stored in the Cloud, so you never miss another movie, episode or big game. If you happen to tune in after a show has begun, simply replay to start from the beginning. 4. Intuitive streaming – GPC iTV studies subscriber patterns and makes recommendations based on viewing habits. Each member of the family can create their own profile and receive personalized programming suggestions based on what they love to watch. 5. **Cloud DVR- GPC iTV programming can be recorded and stored in the cloud, allowing subscribers to view recorded content on any device, in any location with an Internet connection! 6. Ditch the box – No more set-top boxes, and no more equipment rental fees! Power your GPC iTV app from your favorite streaming devices and over the web. *Not all shows and/or networks allow Replay TV **Must be a Great Plains Communications subscriber to access GPC iTV **Not all recordings will be available to view outside subscriber homes due to content agreements

Screenshots

ExpressTV1 screens
GPC iTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPC iTV at 2.6 against ExpressTV's 2.0. GPC iTV also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

GPC iTV holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ExpressTV's written reviews are positive against 33% of GPC iTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExpressTV ships an update every 16 months, GPC iTV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ExpressTV versus GPC iTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpressTVGPC iTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (12 ratings)2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB38 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBuckeye Cablevision, Inc.TiVo Platform Technologies LLC

Customer experience

ExpressTV

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GPC iTV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

ExpressTV

No in-app purchases

None

GPC iTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExpressTV free?
ExpressTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPC iTV free?
GPC iTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ExpressTV or GPC iTV?
GPC iTV is rated higher. ExpressTV averages 2.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while GPC iTV averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do ExpressTV or GPC iTV have ads?
Neither ExpressTV nor GPC iTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExpressTV or GPC iTV?
ExpressTV ships an update every 16 months, and GPC iTV every 4 months. Most recently, ExpressTV was updated on September 22, 2026 and GPC iTV on October 4, 2026.

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